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Kekovich names and shames perpetrators of un-Australianism

25 Jan, 2010 10:30 AM
Sam Kekovich has touched down in Australia following his inaugural mission as the country's first Lambassador, and has marked his return by naming and shaming people he says are guilty of "un-Australianism".

Having taken his proposal for International Australia Day to the United Nations and Donald Trump in New York, reviewed Curtis Stone’s G’day USA menu in LA and encouraged the entire world to become more like Australia, Sam is back in town for his highly anticipated local rant.

In an attempt to remind fellow Australians to throw a lamb chop on the barbie and celebrate International Australia Day on January 26, Sam has named and shamed those guilty of gross acts of local unAustralianism over the last year:

"My fellow Australians, as Lambassador of our great nation, I’ve been urging the rest of the world to follow our example and eat lamb on International Australia Day," Kekovich said.

"But that doesn’t mean us Aussies should rest on our laurels.

"UnAustralian behaviour was still a very real problem in Australia over the last year."

As examples he cited the following:

• "Vegemite, a national icon, was smeared with the name iSnack2.0. iSack would have been more appropriate – the whole marketing department, for starters. (Or maybe iRack, for a bit more of a lamb flavour.)

• "What about shock jock Kyle Sandilands? If he put a lamb cutlet in his mouth now and then, instead of his foot, he might not have been punted so often.

• "Speaking of the Punter, what was Ricky Ponting doing popping Swisse vitamin pills during the Ashes, instead of a few nutritious, juicy Aussie lamb chops? He was doing ads for them as well. No wonder the Poms got the better of us.

• "And while I’m on the Poms, what about Prince William coming over for a visit, but not hanging around for Australia Day? Thank goodness he attended a lamb barbie while he was here, or he shouldn’t have bothered coming at all."

Kekovich says "unAustralianism remains a threat to our way of life".

"Which is why on International Australia Day, every Aussie needs to join the rest of the planet, in throwing lots of nice juicy lamb chops on the barbie," he said.

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Hats off to Sam, he's the man when it comes to selling more lamb. Whatever they are paying you, it is worth every cent. As a lamb and beef producer I'm delighted to see and hear Sam's inspirational promotion of spring lamb. Sam for PM.
Posted by ggwagga, 25/01/2010 5:06:02 PM
Well, bully for Sam, but I prefer beef.
Posted by Bruce, 26/01/2010 6:13:42 AM
This guy has got to go, he continues to dumb down lamb and he's succumbed to the mighty dollar from coles and is now pushing supermarket meat. He may appeal to the blokes on the land but he will never convert chicken and pork eaters to try our fantastic product. Move on mate.
Posted by rancher42, 26/01/2010 8:55:15 AM
The MLA and Sam have the runs on the board (or should it be chops on the barbie) to prove the success of their campaigns. The premiums we are receiving as producers and the improvement in quality of supply are providing for a sustainable supply chain and market.
Posted by Chop Lover, 26/01/2010 10:28:19 AM
It has taken MLA and any other Aust product ad, a long time to find a winner. I hope they keep it up.
Posted by R, 26/01/2010 3:28:43 PM
I haven't seen the clown yet, but he seems to be worth watching. Well done, Sam.
Posted by Ted O'Brien, 26/01/2010 5:20:37 PM
Sam Kekovich by promoting lamb has blood on his hands. He is the one who is un-Australian. What is so proud about killing baby lambs to please one's taste buds? It's about time Sam preached to the world, that the general population, with it's hefty intake of animal products leads to people getting sicker and dying quicker than those who eat little or no meat or dairy products.
Posted by Kathleen, 26/01/2010 7:30:03 PM
Kathleen, Do you have the same murder lust when you eat a mouthfull of bean sprouts - I wonder!
Posted by tigerdicky, 27/01/2010 7:30:36 AM
What is that thing Sam is holding, I can't work it out?? A clever campaign with a clever message. Some of you folks need to chill a bit.
Posted by katandra, 27/01/2010 7:33:11 AM
Words fail me at how stupid and unfunny this is.
Posted by Michael, 27/01/2010 9:42:53 AM
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