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

Cocolossal

Posted on October 2, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Cocos crimes against humanity. Silly me. I thought the worst thing you could do with a Cocos Palm was to plant one of the suckers. No, you grow one, then lop it off at head height and leave the stump. … Continue reading →

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R U Going to Scarborough Bleh?

Posted on October 1, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Whinger Than Paradise Only in Perth could we whinge about a beach that many countries would execute all their first born to have – but Perth is that kind of place. The clock pictured deserves its own category, but many … Continue reading →

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Cocos in Focus

Posted on October 1, 2007 by AHC McDonald

If you can’t tell if a design feature is deliberate or a mistake – it’s a mistake. What’s with the missing but lit “H” at T_e Pub Dianella.? Perhaps it’s one of the initiatives of the new management. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Discipline and Punish

Posted on September 30, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Abandon hope all who enter here – Busy Bee next Saturday. This dismal and depressing view can be found near the corner of Alexander Drive and Grand Promenade Dianella. The best way to approach this church would be shackled to … Continue reading →

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The Walrus: A Perth Native

Posted on September 30, 2007 by AHC McDonald

“Into Time, Into the Dream The Moon and the Sun Only from within can this love shine” Such says the plaque, which seems a little at odds with the walruses on a rock motif. So the love can only shine … Continue reading →

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Young Punks

Posted on September 30, 2007 by AHC McDonald

We don’t want to be going totally architectural on your arses (although the built environment makes up a lot of what’s worst in the city) so in the human scale, who’s the Worst Of Politicians in Perth? All sides have … Continue reading →

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The (don’t arf) Penn

Posted on September 29, 2007 by AHC McDonald

They say you can’t polish a turd, but apparently you can give one an aubergine render. The Worst of Perth editor was disappointed to hear that the Penninsular Tavern on Railway road Maylands had undergone a facelift – but fear … Continue reading →

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Worst of Worship

Posted on September 28, 2007 by AHC McDonald

I’ve seen some crappy places of worship around Perth in my time, but let’s kick it off with The Holy Trinity in Burnett Street Embleton. The horrorshow design, the mouldy white concrete bricks, the fibro cladding and the “men’s urinal … Continue reading →

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The House of Tabor

Posted on September 27, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Perhaps it’s the sinister name rather than the awful sign that brings The House of Tabor to the attention of the Worst of Perth scouts. The quality of the Tabor unisex cut has not been sampled. House of Tabor 1174 … Continue reading →

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The Worst of Perth

Posted on September 27, 2007 by AHC McDonald

Welcome to The worst of Perth. Soon I’ll be posting the worst examples of Perth design, art, culture and architecture. I don’t claim to have seen the worst of everything. You’ve seen a worse example in any category? Let me … Continue reading →

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