Bash a pom a day

[SixPackBack]

In the early seventies a campaign was started to 'bash a pom a day'. Who remembers details; who started it, links to newspaper articles etc.

"Oscar" believes it may have been Phil Gifford [loose head len], the same personality now fronting advertisements against violence.

[Trudes]

Can we make the day after "smash a Scot day"????

[Kickaha]

Can we make the day after "smash a Scot day"????

Same thing, just a different accent:whistle:

[Pixie]

In the early seventies a campaign was started to 'bash a pom a day'. Who remembers details; who started it, links to newspaper articles etc.

"Oscar" believes it may have been Phil Gifford [loose head len], the same personality now fronting advertisements against violence.

Another "Mike King" hypocrite.

[peasea]

I'm a Pom and I find the whole thing culturally insensitive.

Now give me half a mill and three hectares.

[Dave Lobster]

I'm a Pom and I find the whole thing culturally insensitive.

Now give me half a mill and three hectares.

Under water, or above?

[Pussy]

I'm a Pom and I find the whole thing culturally insensitive.

Now give me half a mill and three hectares.
Go whistle! You know what today is?? You can have a hiding instead!

[peasea]

Go whistle! You know what today is?? You can have a hiding instead!

Ummm, Friday?

[peasea]

Under water, or above?

Above if it's forest or a prime location and below if it's got oil or fish.

[Mr Merde]

It started after Keith Murdouch was sent home for punching a person in the Angel Hotel in Cardiff.
It was an expression of support for the man and disgust for the rugby officials.
I lived in Cardiff and friends there know the person who was punched and have informned me that he thoroughly deserved it.

[Oscar]

In the early seventies a campaign was started to 'bash a pom a day'. Who remembers details; who started it, links to newspaper articles etc.

"Oscar" believes it may have been Phil Gifford [loose head len], the same personality now fronting advertisements against violence.


I have to withdraw the accusation against Mr. Gifford (who is an egotistical wanker anyway).
Further research has revealed the culprit to be the late Tim Bickerstaff.

My recollection was coloured by the fact that the group of bullies who thought it was funny to sneak up and punch me were also big fans of Loosehead Len. Bickerstaff & Gifford may have worked at the same Radio Station (or even been on the same show), as well.

[ManDownUnder]

Can we make the day after "smash a Scot day"????

I thought the Scots got themselves smashed... they even named the vile liquid after their country or origin.

[ManDownUnder]

how about "Cunt punt a kiwi"? It has a certain cadence to it...

[Leviticus]

how about "Cunt punt a kiwi"? It has a certain cadence to it...

I thought every day was that day :niceone:

[Badjelly]

It was "Punch a pom a day". More alliterative.

[ManDownUnder]

I've only managed 4 this week - sorry... I'm a bit behind.

[martybabe]

Can't we have a ' Bash the noisy bastard across the road for hammering late into the night whatever nationality he is) day. hmm, it's a bit specific innit. :)

[Pussy]

Can't we have a ' Bash the noisy bastard across the road for hammering late into the night whatever nationality he is) day. hmm, it's a bit specific innit. :)

I'll be around to give you a clip on the ear a bit later!.... :)

[Jonathan]

Can't we have a ' Bash the noisy bastard across the road for hammering late into the night whatever nationality he is) day. hmm, it's a bit specific innit. :)

I vote for "Bash the Sunday morning lawn mower/chainsaw operator day".

[SPman]

...and below if it's got oil or fish.

Of course, you have to live there............<_<

[Fatt Max]

Fucking come on then, who wants some.......

Try that shit on with me and I'll drop my pants and sit on your toothbrush...

Not so brave now are ya.....

[Brian d marge]

I thought it was punch a pom a day
we arrived in 1974 I remember the car stickers

Stephen

[Mr Merde]

"To the current generation of radio listeners Tim Bickerstaff is best known as the promoter of remedies for impotence.
To an earlier generation he was the man behind the Punch a Pom a Day campaign, and one of the pioneers of talkback radio.
Bickerstaff was not afraid to push boundaries while mixing business and pleasure.
.......
He earned notoriety for the on- air Punch a Pom a Day campaign he initiated when All Black Keith Murdoch was controversially sent home from a British tour in 1972.
The campaign, which included bumper stickers and jokes at the expense of the British, resulted in his Mercedes-Benz being vandalised with a crowbar, and a car dealer that sponsored his show having 40 tyres slashed in his yard one night. "

[SixPackBack]

"To the current generation of radio listeners Tim Bickerstaff is best known as the promoter of remedies for impotence.
To an earlier generation he was the man behind the Punch a Pom a Day campaign, and one of the pioneers of talkback radio.
Bickerstaff was not afraid to push boundaries while mixing business and pleasure.
.......
He earned notoriety for the on- air Punch a Pom a Day campaign he initiated when All Black Keith Murdoch was controversially sent home from a British tour in 1972.
The campaign, which included bumper stickers and jokes at the expense of the British, resulted in his Mercedes-Benz being vandalised with a crowbar, and a car dealer that sponsored his show having 40 tyres slashed in his yard one night. "

Hahahahaha....Good job, no more than the prick deserved.

[YellowDog]

"To the current generation of radio listeners Tim Bickerstaff is best known as the promoter of remedies for impotence.
To an earlier generation he was the man behind the Punch a Pom a Day campaign, and one of the pioneers of talkback radio.
Bickerstaff was not afraid to push boundaries while mixing business and pleasure.
.......
He earned notoriety for the on- air Punch a Pom a Day campaign he initiated when All Black Keith Murdoch was controversially sent home from a British tour in 1972.
The campaign, which included bumper stickers and jokes at the expense of the British, resulted in his Mercedes-Benz being vandalised with a crowbar, and a car dealer that sponsored his show having 40 tyres slashed in his yard one night. "

Sounds like a serious case of 'Sense of Humour Bypass'.

I think the Aussies have it a lot tougher than the Poms.

Aussie mate of mine hangs around with the SAs and Poms.

Been in NZ for 35 years.

Wife is Kiwi.

Kids are Kiwi.

Shouts for the ABs to win against the Wallabies.

But just can't get Kiwi aceptance.

AMAZING

[Dave Lobster]

But just can't get Kiwi aceptance.


Maybe he should start turning up for work late more often, take more 'smokos' and make sure he's got no sick days left at the end of the year. That'll help with the acceptance.

[Skyryder]

In the early seventies a campaign was started to 'bash a pom a day'. Who remembers details; who started it, links to newspaper articles etc.

"Oscar" believes it may have been Phil Gifford [loose head len], the same personality now fronting advertisements against violence.

The general consensus that was activated my the media was the NZ Trade Union movement was controlled by Poms or communists. Depending on the flavour that the media wished impart to it's readers NZ Industrial relations were controlled by either or both of these two influences. Pommy bashing was encourged by both Muldoon and Jim Bolger.

The media simply jumped on the bandwagon.


Skyryder

[Leviticus]

I've only managed 4 this week - sorry... I'm a bit behind.


Remember.. Must try harder...

[Molly]

I was born in Australia, raised in the UK, live in NZ, have a wee Kiwi baby girl, and am married to a Manx lass.

I should probably punch myself...

[Ixion]

Bash a Pom a day ? Meh. Bloody rationing.

[Motu]

There were a lot of immigrant Poms in those days,they were taking over our Unions and running the country down with strikes like they did in their own country.There was a bit of resentment,and jokes like ''How do you get 20 Poms into a Mini? - make one the foremen and the rest will crawl up his arse.'' They didn't fit into our workforce well.

Punch a Pom a Day was reported in England....and my brother was living there at the time.All the Kiwis drank at one pub in the area,and one night on his way home he was set upon by a group and had the shit beat out of him.His teeth were badly repaired on the National Health,and he got a better job done on them when he shifted to Canada.

[mattian]

Can we make the day after "smash a Scot day"????

you really have it in for us gingers don't you.................yes, that still smarts

[Trudes]

you really have it in for us gingers don't you.................yes, that still smarts

Awwww I only give Scots and gingas shit because I'm closely related to both (revenge bitches!!!)
But I luvz you really!;)

[MIXONE]

Sounds like a serious case of 'Sense of Humour Bypass'.


Shouts for the ABs to win against the Wallabies.

But just can't get Kiwi aceptance.

AMAZING

He can come round and watch a test at my place anytime.That's all it takes(and to bring his own beers).

[KiWiP]

What gets me is all those Catholics trying to save my soul Bah!

So I vote for 'Bash a Bishop' day.

So I'm going to bash my bishop every day until my soul is forever damned.

(Sorry - Just ordering Hells Pizza and feeling evil)

[SPman]

Maybe he should start turning up for work late more often, take more 'smokos' and make sure he's got no sick days left at the end of the year. That'll help with the acceptance.Mate, if he's an Aussie, that comes with the package. ......

[martybabe]

I'll be around to give you a clip on the ear a bit later!.... :)

Dude, your forgetting you'd have to get past the pommy bride first, I hope you like hospital food :laugh:

[ynot slow]

Don't forget the t shirts with POMMY BASTARDS on them as well.

When we decided to form a new soccer club in mid 80's we had one rule no poms,were sick of the accent at the time,but with age comes maturity,and met some bloody excellent pom soccer players who did their OE in the Naki around 1989-96.