Lucysdream Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Ok so I get Sheila equals women .....but where did Bruce come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sh7t man no way Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Ok so I get Sheila equals women .....but where did Bruce come from?very good question lucy:confused:just where did bruce come from--id like to know as well:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 In the 1960s Bruce was the most common name for the boys...Similar to Sarah for UK girls. Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toorak Trev Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Ok so I get Sheila equals women .....but where did Bruce come from? ELO:biglaugh: Electric Light Orchestra Lyrics, Don't Bring Me Down Lyrics >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verulam Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Reminds me of when me and Aussie hubby first got together. His sister asked her mum "Whats Micks Sheila's name?" "Sheila" said Mum in Law. "I know she's a sheila but what's her name?......My name IS Sheila.. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOptimist Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Reminds me of when me and Aussie hubby first got together. His sister asked her mum "Whats Micks Sheila's name?" "Sheila" said Mum in Law."I know she's a sheila but what's her name?......My name IS Sheila.. LOL :biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Australians all know Sheila but I've always got the impression Bruce was more of an English term for Aussies carried over from the 60's/70's or something. I think a lot of Aussies don't even know the term. I can't remember an Aussie using it though I'm sure some must have. Or maybe they did know the term then but the British carried it forward from then. Thought it was popularised by a TV show in the UK or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30038 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Australians all know Sheila but I've always got the impression Bruce was more of an English term for Aussies carried over from the 60's/70's or something. I think a lot of Aussies don't even know the term. I can't remember an Aussie using it though I'm sure some must have. Or maybe they did know the term then but the British carried it forward from then. Thought it was popularised by a TV show in the UK or something? Bruce was indeed a very popular name but the name was "globalised" as being "all Australian male" by Monty Python. 'day, Bruce! Oh, Hello Bruce! How are you Bruce? A bit crooked, Bruce. Where's Bruce? He's not 'ere, Bruce. Blimey, it's hot in here, Bruce. Hot enough to boil a monkey's bum! That's a strange expression, Bruce. Well Bruce, I heard the Prime Minister use it. "It's hot enough to boil a monkey's bum in here, your Majesty," he said and she smiled quietly to herself. She's a good Sheila Bruce, and not at all stuck up. Here! Here's the boss-fellow now! 'Ow are you, Bruce? G'day Bruce! Bruce. Hello Bruce. Bruce. How are you, Bruce? G'day Bruce. Gentleman, I'd like to introduce man from Pommeyland who is joinin' us this year in the philosophy department at the University of Walamaloo. (Everyone) G'day! Hello. Michael Baldwin, Bruce. Michael Baldwin, Bruce. Michael Baldwin, Bruce. Is your name not Bruce? No, it's Michael. That's going to cause a little confusion. Mind if we call you "Bruce" to keep it clear? Gentlemen, I think we better start the faculty meeting. Before we start, though, I'd like to ask the padre for a prayer. Oh Lord, we beseech Thee, Amen!! Amen! Crack two! (Bottles opening) kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Bruce was indeed a very popular name but the name was "globalised" as being "all Australian male" by Monty Python. 'day, Bruce! Oh, Hello Bruce! How are you Bruce? A bit crooked, Bruce. Where's Bruce? He's not 'ere, Bruce. Blimey, it's hot in here, Bruce. Hot enough to boil a monkey's bum! That's a strange expression, Bruce. Well Bruce, I heard the Prime Minister use it. "It's hot enough to boil a monkey's bum in here, your Majesty," he said and she smiled quietly to herself. She's a good Sheila Bruce, and not at all stuck up. Here! Here's the boss-fellow now! 'Ow are you, Bruce? G'day Bruce! Bruce. Hello Bruce. Bruce. How are you, Bruce? G'day Bruce. Gentleman, I'd like to introduce man from Pommeyland who is joinin' us this year in the philosophy department at the University of Walamaloo. (Everyone) G'day! Hello. Michael Baldwin, Bruce. Michael Baldwin, Bruce. Michael Baldwin, Bruce. Is your name not Bruce? No, it's Michael. That's going to cause a little confusion. Mind if we call you "Bruce" to keep it clear? Gentlemen, I think we better start the faculty meeting. Before we start, though, I'd like to ask the padre for a prayer. Oh Lord, we beseech Thee, Amen!! Amen! Crack two! (Bottles opening) kev Thanks kev, I had forgot that sketch, now I am looking looking for the video :biglaugh::biglaugh: ahh Monty Python, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie ellis Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 You hiv te say in in their accent , gday bruce , its like saying fit like stevie ? am a scots lad so i understand it . Its like we get cad jock a the time. Och well ats ma idea ony y:biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish.01 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 "Bruce", Rolf Harris and the things that English think of as quintessentially "Australian" are things that feel almost totally English to me as an Aussie. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lass Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 That Monty Python sketch was the first thing that sprang to my mind too Kev. :laugh: [YOUTUBE]YouTube - Monty Python - Bruce[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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