In this article, we will further explore Down Under, a topic that has captured the attention of many people in recent times. As society advances and evolves, Down Under has become a focal point that demands attention and reflection. Through a comprehensive and detailed analysis, we will examine the different facets and dimensions of Down Under, unraveling its meaning, its impact and its relevance in today's world. From its history to its future, this article will delve into Down Under to offer a complete and enriching perspective on this topic that leaves no one indifferent.
Colloquial term usually referring to Australia and New Zealand
The term has been in use since the late 19th century, and the persistence of the media use of the term has led to its wide acceptance and usage, especially in reference to Australia. The Men at Work song “Down Under” became a patriotic rallying song for Australians. The Russian-Australian boxing champion Kostya Tszyu was nicknamed “The Thunder from Down Under”, as is Australian snooker player Neil Robertson. When the then Miss AustraliaJennifer Hawkins was crowned as Miss Universe 2004 in Quito, Ecuador, she was called by the same nickname by host Billy Bush.
According to American film criticRoger Ebert's tongue-in-cheek Glossary of Movie Terms, the Down Under Rule:
No film set in Australia is allowed to use the word Australia in its title where “Down Under” is an acceptable alternative. For example, we don't get The Rescuers in Australia or Quigley in Australia.
^ abOxford English Dictionary (Electronic), Version 4.0, entry for "down under". The dictionary recodes the first published use in 1886 by J. A. Froude in "Oceana" p. 92 "We were to bid adieu to the 'Australasian'…She had carried us safely down under."
^New Oxford American Dictionary (NOAD2), entry for "Down Under"
^Froude, James Anthony (2010) . Oceana, Or, England and Her Colonies [the colonies of modern day Australia). Cambridge University Press. pp. 19, 92. ISBN9781108023900. — page 19 for details of the specific ship SS Australasian (1884). The full sentence on page 92 is "She had safely carried us down under as the Square gardener put it to me afterwards in London, scarcely believing it could be a reality".