What Le Fungus? The Funniest Vineyard Clip of the Decade
January 7th 2010, by Gavin
Richie Benaud OBE, the famous Australian cricketer and commentator, needs little introduction. What isn’t so well known is that he bought a vineyard in France to enjoy during his retirement. Like vines, the old ones are the best, and this audio sketch is our favourite of the last decade. Thanks to Tom G and Andrew Q for sharing it. We like it because it’s a little too close to the truth for comfort and sums up our first ten years here (”it’s votre derrière if les grapes morts”).
Play Richie Benaud’s chat with his French vineyard manager
[audio http://blog.bauduc.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/how_australians_speak_french.mp3]
5 comments
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Paul replied:
Is this Billy Birmingham? If not and you enjoy Cricket (and Wine of course) then take a listen to this - Adults Only!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzgv0vPKB_UJanuary 26th, 2010 at 1:05 pm. Permalink.
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Dorothy MITCHARD replied:
It’s four…. xing brillliant! I’ve played it quite a few times and it just gets funnier. Now sent it to my Aussie friend who’s just recently returned from his official stint as ‘Artist in France’ and his unofficial role as ‘would be tracker’ of a Kangaroo, that had escaped from a zoo near Argenton- Chateau, of all places.
January 26th, 2010 at 5:46 pm. Permalink.
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Louisa replied:
we have all listened to it and loved every minute! I can understand his french too!
January 27th, 2010 at 7:57 am. Permalink.
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Gavin replied:
Paul, yes I believe it is Billy Birmingham. Love the YouTube clip but shame about the limited revolving photos in it.
Best wishes, GavinFebruary 8th, 2010 at 12:48 pm. Permalink.
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Gavin replied:
Hi Louisa (fellow fruit grower) and Dorothy,
Pleased you liked the clip. Best wishes
GavinFebruary 8th, 2010 at 1:01 pm. Permalink.
