Original question by @[email protected]
Ask any Australian/New Zealander who grew up in the late 2000s or early 2010s what they’re favourite show was and they’ll probably say something by Chris Lilley. In particular Summer Highs High or Jonah From Tonga. I used to love watching these shows when I was younger and Lilley is such a great actor. To this day there still quoted in schools all over NZ and Australia.
Around the twist.
Still remember the theme tune.
I recently found out about that show, assuming we’re talking about the same Australian children’s supernatural comedy, and although some of the jokes don’t land on me as an adult, I am actually really enjoying it. A few episodes into season 1 and I could see kid me absolutely loving it.
Though, if we’re talking a different show, I’m SOL.
The best way to know if we are talking about the show is, do you ever, do you ever get the feeling.
I run into an Australian about once a year in Montreal and suddenly launching into singing that song within the first minute is the fastest way possible to make a new friend.
“Have you ever, ever felt like this” Australasian solidarity kicks in like we’re standing in Anzac cove.