Short Surnames Rule

Found this in the SMH Letters page today:

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According to history, to become prime minister, you cannot have more than two syllables in your surname. The only exception is John McEwen (23 days), who was caretaker prime minister after the disappearance of Harold Holt.

Based on this, Beazley, Rudd and Gillard all have the potential to become prime minister. Costello, however, has a slim chance and I have absolutely no chance.

Terry Cominakis, Mosman, January 24.

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I'm definitely in with a chance. What about some of you other jokers?

my surname meets the requirements though might fall down on my 3 syllable first name ( perhaps not having a middle name would make up for that though )

But don't you have to get yourself elected to parliament first ? I believe as a Dual National I'm ineligible to stand for election and I can't see me renouncing my British Citizenship in order to enter the fray ( though the superannuation benefits are very tempting and they seem to have very long holidays).

Nah, you dont want it, you might end up with pancreatitis, which is a short name for "I'm sick of every man and his dog picking on me". :D

Well, you're just going to have to decide what you want to be, wont you? Try supporting the Australian cricket team, that would be a good start ;) As for getting elected to parliament, that's just a technicality. I wouldn't let that stand in my way if I wanted the job.

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Originally Posted by silentC

..... Try supporting the Australian cricket team, that would be a good start ;) ......

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What when England are about to win a Series in South Africa, don't think so.:p

Let's see how the ashes tour goes first.:D

HH.

OK HH but I wouldn't be ordering new curtains for the Lodge just yet ;)

I'll get the rail and rings then I can choose the fabric based on the result.

I think that means I'm cautiously optomistic.:D

HH.

Are either of you prepared to put your money where your mouths are?

Perhaps the loser could buy a woodworking gift voucher for the winner.

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Originally Posted by silentC

I'm definitely in with a chance. What about some of you other jokers?

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SilentC,

That letter-writer's facts are wrong; he has obviously forgotten about Billy McMahon; I suppose you could argue that his name only has two syllables when spoken, but when written it has three. Admittedly, he was not one of Australia's most distinguished Prime Ministers, being principally remembered for his jug ears, and general incompetence.

By the way, knowing your surname, I think you would have zero chance :D Nor would I, for that matter :)

Rocker

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Originally Posted by Termite

Nah, you dont want it, you might end up with pancreatitis, which is a short name for "I'm sick of every man and his dog picking on me". :D

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Nah! it ain't, It is an itis you get from eating too many pancakes????:D



Peter R. :confused: really I am.

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Originally Posted by Wood Borer

Are either of you prepared to put your money where your mouths are?

Perhaps the loser could buy a woodworking gift voucher for ozwinner.

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Cool :cool:

Al :)

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Originally Posted by Rocker

Billy McMahon........................... Admittedly, he was not one of Australia's most distinguished Prime Ministers, being principally remembered for his jug ears, and general incompetence.

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All of the above reasons Rocker but he is remembered mostly for his wife's dresses with splits going all the way to the top floor. :D Lovely view when she came down the stairs at the White House on their visit to Seppo land. :D


Peter.

I think that maybe 90% of the population has a surname of less than 3 syllables which makes prime ministers obviously very representative of the population as a whole.

i qualify with the surname, but fall short in the area of being a Richard Cranium and the ability to avoid giving an answer to a question :D

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Originally Posted by silentC

Found this in the SMH Letters page today:



I'm definitely in with a chance. What about some of you other jokers?

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I only have one syllable in my last name and only four letters!!! I reckon that I could work out the rorts quicker than most. This is the first thing that Politicians are taught when they enter the home of rorts in Canberra.
And, boy Oh Boy! don't they learn quick.
Our local bloke knows all the tricks and he is only a state rep.:mad:

Peter R.

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Originally Posted by Peter R

I only have one syllable in my last name and only four letters!!!

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This sounds almost like a puzzle:
Reid?

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Originally Posted by Rocker

By the way, knowing your surname, I think you would have zero chance

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I don't know. Think about the fun the cartoonists and comedians could have :D

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Originally Posted by silentC

I don't know. Think about the fun the cartoonists and comedians could have :D

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Only if they were working "blue". :D :D

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Originally Posted by Wood Borer

Are either of you prepared to put your money where your mouths are?

Perhaps the loser could buy a woodworking gift voucher for the winner.

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I'll be in that, how about a 1 year subscription to a woodworking mag?:eek:

HH.

I went to school with Warren from the Tele. He always used a black pen ;)

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Originally Posted by simon c

This sounds almost like a puzzle:
Reid?

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Nah!! But you have picked one more letter.

Peter R but Not Ralf.:D