And if Your Car is a Bastard?

Ok, so I will admit Aussie usage of the word ‘bastard’ can be a tad confusing to those of other cultures.

In a land where your best mate is a ‘real bastard’, it can be easy to misuse the word.

But if your car is a bastard (in the negative sense) then this is the product for you…

pic-start_ya_bastard_instant_engine_starter.jpg

And yes - you can buy it at your local auto store!

Confused?…

5 Comments

That’s the stuff they used to call Aero Start. I still use it. It is great for starting the lawn mower.

Comment by Dad — July 10, 2008 @ 12:42 pm

I wonder that it isn’t called ‘C’mon ol’ girl’ instead… I hear both phrases equally (usually on how late the owner/operator is running!)

Comment by Toddy — July 10, 2008 @ 2:37 pm

I need a can of that on these cold mornings, or maybe those two guys who play the piano with no hands on SBS could do with a can of it as well? Just thinking ….

Comment by Mark R — July 10, 2008 @ 9:21 pm

I’ve often thought that if I were to strike up ‘How Great Thou Art’ with no hands, the church would be very empty very quickly… of course, according to the add, I’d need to play the hymn with a kind of tango beat… not sure that would work!

Comment by Toddy — July 12, 2008 @ 4:55 pm

The personal phenomenon of preaching…

I preached my first sermon when I was 15 years old. It was at Bendigo CRC a country town in rural Victoria. I was incredibly nervous and I can’t even remember what I said. I do remember buying sunglasses that had clear lens underneath and the sha…

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