Author Archives: AHC McDonald

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About AHC McDonald

Comedian, artist, photographer and critic. From 2007 to 2017 ran the culture and satire site The Worst of Perth

People Power

Posted on November 1, 2007 by AHC McDonald

I think it was the 1980’s (or perhaps 90’s) that the unions had a protest and sit in about something, in the ugly little park behind parliament house. I can’t remember what is was about, but it went on for … Continue reading →

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Ethnic Cleansing

Posted on October 31, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Church/Architecture/Saint Removal  As a building, this hideous Church of Christ in Morley Drive Morley could easily make it into The Worst of Perth under its own steam, but look a little closer. What used to be in that suspicious … Continue reading →

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Pasta Goreng

Posted on October 30, 2007 by AHC McDonald

The Worst of Perth has spies in all the crappiest places. And by crappiest, I mean Wilson. Regarding this house on the corner of Manning Road and Alderley Square, my Familiars tell me that He is Italian, and She is … Continue reading →

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Prostate Week

Posted on October 30, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Graphic Design While we’re on an automobile theme this week, what’s with the new number plates? Mr XY was not happy with the design of the Breast Cancer numberplate. I have to agree. The new plates are fairly ordinary. … Continue reading →

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Worst Garden Saluted

Posted on October 29, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Garden I’m sure that the neighbors of this house on Rothbury Avenue Embleton would have nominated it for worst garden. I’m glad I didn’t live next door, but I’m glad it existed. Last week it was cleared, razed, sanitised … Continue reading →

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Behind The Pork Curtain

Posted on October 29, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Shopfront Guest post from Waldek. What is it with these ex Iron Curtain butcheries? This is the second post we’ve had. The First was the Kransky Haven of Dubrovniks. Waldek, I’m fascinated by the NO…sign in red, which is … Continue reading →

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No Starch Please

Posted on October 28, 2007 by AHC McDonald

And Mitsubishi wonder why they are going broke. They could save billions by not bolting these ridiculous ironing boards to the back of their cars. I have been chasing one of the new Subarus which has a spoiler that wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Worst Spike

Posted on October 28, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Has worst of Perth featured on a website or radio or something today? Love to know where the thousands of hits are coming from. UPDATE. Killabot finally told me we were in The Sunday Times. Thanks guys. I suppose the … Continue reading →

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Grout Expectations

Posted on October 28, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Graphic Design/Sign OK, so many thought that the cheescake sign wasn’t such bad graphic design, but how about this? You would wonder why a grout cleaner would need police clearance until you see the woman on the van. Is … Continue reading →

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Cheesed Cake Sans Serif

Posted on October 28, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Worst Sign/Graphic Design Guest Post from Elwrongo What to do when the pang for cheesecake arrives untimely on a balmy suburban night? Follow the signs of course! Such artistry will surely lead you to the pudding of your dreams… Elwrongo … Continue reading →

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