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Barbie Means Barbecue
- "Barbie" is Australian slang for barbecue, either the equipment or the event itself.
- Australians often say "Barbie" to mean having a meal cooked on a barbecue, especially in casual social settings.
Origin of "Throw Another Shrimp"
- The phrase "throw another shrimp on the Barbie" originated from an 1980s Australian tourism ad featuring actor Paul Hogan.
- The ad aimed to invite Americans to Australia using the imagery of an afternoon barbecue.
Paul Hogan's Cultural Role
- The Crocodile Dundee films feature Australian slang and adventures in both the outback and New York City.
- Actor Paul Hogan, featured in those films, was also the star of the iconic Australian tourism ad about barbecues.