John Boddington of Dalton recounts a humorous incident involving a male curtsy during a bomb threat at Admiralty House in Sydney. The governor-general popped into the library while police were conducting a search, prompting policewomen to curtsy. A rather confused male policeman also curtsied, much to his embarrassment.
Ian McNeilly of Darlinghurst shares a funny greeting to Queen Elizabeth II by comedian Jimmy Carr. After a Royal Command Performance, Carr loudly mentioned forgetting to buy stamps as the Queen approached him. The Leyland P76 V8, despite winning the Wheels Car of the Year Award, faced controversy due to its poor build quality. This led to a change in the Car of the Year rules, requiring all models in a range to measure up.
Michael Ward of Mosman and Sheryl Black of Blackheath recommend the Trump toilet brush as a humorous choice among the vast array of Trump paraphernalia available. Michael Size of Allambie Heights mentions having a Dark Brandon mug, sent by a friend from New York, which features Joe Biden’s eyes glowing red when filled.
The call for younger contributors to Column 8 prompts a response from Brianna Wilson of Condell Park, who acknowledges the challenges faced by Zoomers in participating in certain discussions. She expresses interest in learning about classic Australian lemons and is happy to be an observer. Tenderfoot Peter Jeffery of Garran (ACT) humorously recalls getting a mention in Column 8 in 1967 when he was just 12 years old.
Readers are encouraged to share their amusing anecdotes, comments, and observations with Column 8 by emailing column8@smh.com.au. The submissions should include the contributor’s name, suburb, and daytime phone number, with no attachments. The column continues to entertain and engage with readers through a wide range of topics and contributions.
