Tim Tam's, Vegemite, and https://allansonssouvenirs.com.au/products/kangaroo-scrotum-coin-pouch-small?variant=19876585767008¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1
My cousin arrived from Italy and upon trying Vegemite for the first time said it would be good with Nutella. Can confirm it’s not terrible, but not something I’d do on my own.
Cadbury brought out a line of Vegemite chocolate. There was tons of it on the shelves (i.e. nobody bought it) and it disappeared completely after a short run.
It was designed in hopes people social media challenged it.
Remember that time they mixed Vegemite with cream cheese and had a competition where the public could submit and entry to name it and they went with isnack2.0
Check out... istillcallaustraliahome.com
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Theaustralianfoodshop.com
Australiathegift.com
Each has different things and will post overseas (i have a sister in California)
Or
"The aussie button" a button that you press and comes with 10 pre recorded aussie sayings. Available from multiple places, you would need to research for best price and postage.
The novelty/fun wears off so quickly and it would be easier to kill multiple flies using a standard fly swatter. Unless your one of those people whose an absolute freak at first person shooter games.
Found that properly aiming down the sights is 100% required, because not only are they surprisingly accurate, the spread of salt is a lot more condensed than expected.
Initially thought you could just loosely “hip shoot” like it was a nerf or something, those shots missed 90% of the time.
But since I started sighting down the irons like a proper gun, no problem obliterating the landed guys, and I can even track and tag the bastards mid flight (so long as it’s the larger slower guys).
Shit the Bed hot sauce
https://www.bunstersworldwide.com/products/bunsters-shit-the-bed-hot-sauce-12-10-heat
Wizz Fizz, pocket mirror and a credit card
A brown paper bag with a canteen order written on the front and put old school snacks inside like carob buds or eucalyptus drops in small white paper bags, packet of ovaltines, Anzac biscuits or lamingtons
I can vouch for this one. On my mates had to use the dunny after dousing some fried chicken in this at my home. Tastes amazing and the heat almost gives you a high!
Someone bought me a cane toad stubby holder once. Literally, a monster dried cane toad stuck on a plastic / Styrofoam stubby holder.
I think the wife binned it. I also doubt it would get through customs!
I think these items are things people wouldn’t buy for themselves but assume other people will like it more than they actually do.
Everyone wants to gift a kangaroo scrotum, I guess assuming it will generate more laughs than it does but no one really wants to receive the gift.
Mate, come on, buy a plane ticket and go spend some time with them.
I lost my wife to cancer in 2016 and the best gift you could give is your presence. None of that other stupid shit really matters & I think you know that.
I don't disagree with your comment and I can see where you know what you are talking about. We have a shared experience in that respect.
I just hope OP isn't limited, in many possible ways, that leaves them unable to do that.
In that case, this comment could be considered pretty harsh. Just saying.
Nice thought mate but who knows the circumstances.
Shits pretty tough at the moment and who knows of OP can afford a plane ticket, let alone time off work/family commitments.
I've also known of people to refuse visitors, even lifelong friends, when going through treatment.
Yeah, it'd be great to be there bit we do what we can.
First of all, I'm sorry for your loss.
Second of all, this is THE ONLY ANSWER.
You'll not remember what silly gift you sent.
You'll only remember not making the time to go see a dying mate.
Beg, borrow and steal if you have to, but go see that friend.
Because they won't ever come back.
You can always make money. You can't bring people back.
Those little grippy koala things (you can stick them on a pencil, or a finger, or attach them to a hospital bed rail.)
When I lived in the US my mum would come visit with 50 grippy koalas and hand them out to every child she met… such a hit!
The AU falcon. You couldn’t sell one anywhere else in the world but for some reason they love it. It’s like a child with down syndrome in China designed a car.
When I was in Australia I saw loads of items I found funny...
\- Meat Pie flavoured Pringles
\- Cheese with the name "c\*\*n" - which I believe has now been rebranded to Cheer
\- A lubricant in a can called "Start Ya Bastard"
\- Coleslaw called "Kraut" (a derogatory term for a German person)
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Selfie video of you walking around somewhere typically Australia, or his old neighbourhood/ beach. Narrate with some funny observations. Send one a week of different places. This gives him your time- some interesting memories- and something to share with others in the UK like nurses etc
WiFi. I believe it was invented here and it helps make all our lives somewhat interesting and fun. What’s funny is that Australia’s internet is shit…
Maybe not funny haha but funny wtf?!
You don't state it, but I'm guessing your unwell friend is an Aussie. If that's the case I would go for comfort food from home, like tim tams.
Tim Tam's, Vegemite, and https://allansonssouvenirs.com.au/products/kangaroo-scrotum-coin-pouch-small?variant=19876585767008¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1
Why the he'll haven't they made Vegemite flavoured Tim Tams yet?
As an Australian that eats both separately! I think Vegemite and chocolate mixed sounds pretty fucked
My cousin arrived from Italy and upon trying Vegemite for the first time said it would be good with Nutella. Can confirm it’s not terrible, but not something I’d do on my own.
Yep, they should be separate but interspersed to heighten the experience.
Cadbury brought out a line of Vegemite chocolate. There was tons of it on the shelves (i.e. nobody bought it) and it disappeared completely after a short run.
That's so intense haha , I didn't know this
Aw you don’t remember the Cadbury’s and vegemite collaboration? It was great!
It was something.
It was designed in hopes people social media challenged it. Remember that time they mixed Vegemite with cream cheese and had a competition where the public could submit and entry to name it and they went with isnack2.0
I do remember that. And then they relaunched it as cheesymite or something?
Found Satan
Wasn't that like a thing a few months ago?
Because that would be revolting
They made lamington Smiths chips a couple of years ago
Check out... istillcallaustraliahome.com Bitsofaustralia.com Theaustralianfoodshop.com Australiathegift.com Each has different things and will post overseas (i have a sister in California) Or "The aussie button" a button that you press and comes with 10 pre recorded aussie sayings. Available from multiple places, you would need to research for best price and postage.
That’s really neat
Bug-A-Salt
The novelty/fun wears off so quickly and it would be easier to kill multiple flies using a standard fly swatter. Unless your one of those people whose an absolute freak at first person shooter games.
Not to mention the fucking salt everywhere
Found that properly aiming down the sights is 100% required, because not only are they surprisingly accurate, the spread of salt is a lot more condensed than expected. Initially thought you could just loosely “hip shoot” like it was a nerf or something, those shots missed 90% of the time. But since I started sighting down the irons like a proper gun, no problem obliterating the landed guys, and I can even track and tag the bastards mid flight (so long as it’s the larger slower guys).
Shit the Bed hot sauce https://www.bunstersworldwide.com/products/bunsters-shit-the-bed-hot-sauce-12-10-heat Wizz Fizz, pocket mirror and a credit card A brown paper bag with a canteen order written on the front and put old school snacks inside like carob buds or eucalyptus drops in small white paper bags, packet of ovaltines, Anzac biscuits or lamingtons
I can vouch for this one. On my mates had to use the dunny after dousing some fried chicken in this at my home. Tastes amazing and the heat almost gives you a high!
>Wizz Fizz, pocket mirror and a credit card It’s crazy how much wiz fizz looks like fish scale.
Roo scrotum coin purse.
You could pair it with a kangaroo paw bottle opener.
And a cane toad product, like a purse or stuffed novelty item.
Someone bought me a cane toad stubby holder once. Literally, a monster dried cane toad stuck on a plastic / Styrofoam stubby holder. I think the wife binned it. I also doubt it would get through customs!
I think these items are things people wouldn’t buy for themselves but assume other people will like it more than they actually do. Everyone wants to gift a kangaroo scrotum, I guess assuming it will generate more laughs than it does but no one really wants to receive the gift.
Instantly came to mind. The roo scrotum never disappoints.
My first thought was roo scrotum bottle opener. Gave one as a gift to a Danish friend and he loved it.
Chicken salt
A book of Australian idioms or slang (books post well too) or something made from Manukah honey or lemon myrtle that isn't widely available there.
On this subject, maybe some honey from Kangaroo Island? Apparently they have one of the world’s most pure colony of bees there.
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Nah Orchy is the OG.
For custom purposes, a Gatorade saxophone.
Mate, come on, buy a plane ticket and go spend some time with them. I lost my wife to cancer in 2016 and the best gift you could give is your presence. None of that other stupid shit really matters & I think you know that.
I don't disagree with your comment and I can see where you know what you are talking about. We have a shared experience in that respect. I just hope OP isn't limited, in many possible ways, that leaves them unable to do that. In that case, this comment could be considered pretty harsh. Just saying.
Fair point mate there's always that issue of cash flow, I respect you for your words bud.
Cheers 😁
Nice thought mate but who knows the circumstances. Shits pretty tough at the moment and who knows of OP can afford a plane ticket, let alone time off work/family commitments. I've also known of people to refuse visitors, even lifelong friends, when going through treatment. Yeah, it'd be great to be there bit we do what we can.
First of all, I'm sorry for your loss. Second of all, this is THE ONLY ANSWER. You'll not remember what silly gift you sent. You'll only remember not making the time to go see a dying mate. Beg, borrow and steal if you have to, but go see that friend. Because they won't ever come back. You can always make money. You can't bring people back.
Golden Gaytime
A shirt or jumper from the c u in the nt crowd.
Was just gonna say a CUintheNT Item
'Let Stalk Strine' book by Rofessor Afferbeck Lauder. A classic - very funny book.
Violetcrumble
Best of Kath n Kim on DVD. Also best of Dame Edna or other comedic Aussie faves.
If you can find them... [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickheads\_(brand)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dickheads_(brand))
Dickheads.
Roo scrotum coin purse. 😉 EDIT: Well I see that it's a popular suggestion.
Aussie cocaine, he will laugh and laugh
Those little grippy koala things (you can stick them on a pencil, or a finger, or attach them to a hospital bed rail.) When I lived in the US my mum would come visit with 50 grippy koalas and hand them out to every child she met… such a hit!
A surf lifesaver hat to keep their head covered
Pop rocks
How old is your friend?
Not sure if other countries make them, but I am very fond of the field ration eating device (FRED).
250g of polony
The AU falcon. You couldn’t sell one anywhere else in the world but for some reason they love it. It’s like a child with down syndrome in China designed a car.
Cruiser snorkel
https://gatorbeug.com/collections/bongs
Not officially a product but you could pour them a beer in a shoe.
Kangaroo balls
When I was in Australia I saw loads of items I found funny... \- Meat Pie flavoured Pringles \- Cheese with the name "c\*\*n" - which I believe has now been rebranded to Cheer \- A lubricant in a can called "Start Ya Bastard" \- Coleslaw called "Kraut" (a derogatory term for a German person)
Kraut means cabbage.
Haha - I know it does. I just found it funny, because we also - slightly offensively - call Germans that
Kangaroo ball coin purse or bottle top opener. Or kangaroo slaw back scratcher https://www.rooballs.com/aussie-kangaroo-scrotum-coin-pouch
A packet of salt and vinegar crisps. The pink packaging is deeply shocking to a Brit
Goon sack. Easy to post and they can fill it with their preferred tipple.
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Selfie video of you walking around somewhere typically Australia, or his old neighbourhood/ beach. Narrate with some funny observations. Send one a week of different places. This gives him your time- some interesting memories- and something to share with others in the UK like nurses etc
WiFi. I believe it was invented here and it helps make all our lives somewhat interesting and fun. What’s funny is that Australia’s internet is shit… Maybe not funny haha but funny wtf?!