Killing a Fly with a Ukulele: Ducks by Lomax

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19 December 2010

Ducks by Lomax

I always enjoy a dub by voice artist Stephen Lomax.
Although he's an Australian, I don't often hear him doing an Aussie accent.
I thought this was great!

Sorry - I should have said, "Poor ducks!" They look like they're okay.

10 comments:

Emily Sue said...: I try to pretend I'm all mature and sophisticated, but which bit cracked me up? "Shiiit mate... are you okay?" Heh.; 19 December, 2010 19:59
Givinya De Elba said...: I know! I'm the same!; 19 December, 2010 20:17
mamahasspoken said...: This reminds me that for some reason, on my facebook wall has an ad about learning how to speak Australian. I love that it has you saying 'Good day mate' as if that's all that is said...; 19 December, 2010 23:36
Jen said...: Bwhahahahahahaha! That was awesome.

Oh and yeah, poor ducks.; 20 December, 2010 04:18
CynthiaK said...: OMG, those poor ducks! Funny and yet I was all "ack! the wee things!"

BTW, have I told you I bought myself a ukelele last month? Yep. I'm playing it again. No fly-swatting, just strumming and singing. I think of you when I'm playing Crowded House covers on it. :); 20 December, 2010 11:05
Hippomanic Jen said...: Reminds me of Ding the Duck from Swamp! They're not up to flying yet!; 20 December, 2010 18:19
Unknown said...: Now that gave me a chuckle!; 20 December, 2010 21:02
Tracy P. said...: Oh my gosh, that is so sadly hilarious!; 21 December, 2010 08:53
MUM said...: I watched it FIVE times!; 22 December, 2010 16:19
Joy said...: Poor momma and babies. Talk about getting your feathers ruffled.
♥ joy; 23 December, 2010 14:07

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19 December 2010

Ducks by Lomax

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