Thank goodness for Paddy!

Without his unique brand of humour this world(and this forum) would indeed be a rather sombre place.
I started this thread because I felt that some contributors were becoming just a bit too serious.
A case in point is outlined in another thread in the other forum, (Betting Systems).
To comprehend some people's outlook we must have an appreciation of the Australian laconic brand of humour. Visitors from overseas and some locals for that matter, cannot comprehend the good-natured banter behind seemingly innocuous statements. They get themselves in a real "tizzy" and should really loosen up.
Unlike the Irish our Aussie laconic brand of humour is somewhat a bit less refined and "raw." Still, a fairly humourless individual would have to take offence to a comment like: "mate, you've got a head like a beaten favourite." Or similar "put-downs" for that matter. I think that certain people need an intravenous drip of Guiness to help them lighten up(I exclude "becareful" from this category as he has displayed an appreciation of the laconic aussie character).
Anyway, keep the blarney coming Paddy and top of the day to you!

Cheers.