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The Australian National Dictionary Centre has announced our most iconic word of 2021, but we're not sure it's even real.
With the launch of a global pandemic and many trapped in their homes for months on end, last year's stand-out word was understandably 'isolation' or 'iso'.
2021's iconic term on the other hand is far less predictable - in fact, most Aussies have probably never even used the word!
"STROLLOUT"
It's a combination of words coined by Sally McManus, who used it in the first half of the year when the nation's vaccination roll-outs were underwhelmingly slow.
It is defined by the Australian National University as "the slow implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Australia."
The Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions immortalised the word in a tweet on May 13.
'We don't have a vaccine rollout, we have a vaccine strollout,' McManus wrote.
'Aged and disability care workers were all meant to be vaccinated by now. They are not.'
'It's less than three weeks until winter - where is they urgency?'.
We don’t have a vaccine rollout, we have a vaccine strollout.
— Sally McManus (@sallymcmanus) May 13, 2021
Aged and disability care workers were all meant to be vaccinated by now. They are not. It’s less than three weeks until winter - where is the urgency?
Since the word's inception, the likes of Bill Shorten and New Zealand's Newsroom have utilised 'stroll-out', with the term also crossing international borders through the Washington Post.
Dr Amanda Laugesen, Centre Director at the ANDC, says it was inevitable that a COVID-related word would trump this year's competition.
'It’s yet another example of how a truly Australian expression can make waves globally.'
'It’s also captured a very particular moment in our nation’s history. The pandemic has had a profound impact on our society and lives.'
#VaccineStrollout https://t.co/cTJK9aioqd
— Sally McManus (@sallymcmanus) May 13, 2021
While some claim it's a terrible pun attached to a hyper-specific moment in time, others have thrown support behind the idiom.
'Strollout is a crackup name for it', wrote one Twitter user.
Stroll out is a crackup name for it
— 𝕊𝕒𝕞𝕞𝕪 🥶💖 (@SammyOverAndOut) May 13, 2021
The 2021 word of the year shortlist also saw mentions of double-vaxxed, fortress Australia and net zero. Perhaps we'll see those pop up at the top of the list next year!
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This latest Air Fryer viral hack from TikTok is amazingly simple and you can grab the ingredients from Woolworths.
Adam (@adamloveslasagne) shows us in his TikTok video how his Mum invented “the best thing I’ve ever tasted in my entire life”.
And the best part is that it's only going to cost you $3!
You don't need to make a mess with sticky batter or wash up everything afterward.
The TikTok video shows exactly how quick and simple this viral hack really is.
@adamloveslasagne SAN CHURRO EAT YOUR HEART OUT 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #foodhack #foryoupage #fyp #donuts #churros #airfryer #airfryerrecipes
♬ original sound - Adam
Simply grab yourself a 12 pack of Woolworth's cinnamon donuts (not the iced ones).
Throw as many as will fit into your air fryer.
Set it for 200 degrees Celcius for 4 minutes.
Flip them at the 2-minute mark to ensure they are crispy on both sides.
Drizzle Iced Magic (or even Nutella if that's in the cupboard) on top.
If you don't have Iced Magic or Nutella in the cupboard it might cost a little more than $3.
How would you make this viral air fryer hack even better?
Let us know on our Facebook page
IMAGE CREDITS: Woolworths + Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons + @adamloveslasagne via TikTok + EnvatoElements
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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021 have been announced and we reckon the overall winning photo will make a few people wince!
Entitled ‘Ouch’’ by Ken Jensen, the photo of a Golden Silk Monkey in China looking a little more than uncomfortable won out against 7,000 hilarious entries from across the globe.
This is actually a show of aggression however in the position that the monkey is in it looks quite painful!
Overall winner - Ouch by Ken Jensen
Photo: © Ken Jensen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards was co-founded in 2015 by professional photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam who wanted to create a competition that focused on the lighter side of wildlife photography and help promote wildlife conservation through humour.
This year, the competition is supporting Save Wild Orangutans by donating 10% of its total net revenue to the charity. The initiative safeguards wild orangutans in and around Gunung Palung National Park, Borneo.
Here are all the category winners, which includes Aussie Lea Scaddan who was a Highly Commended Winner for her photo of kangaroos.
Creatures on the Land - Ninja Prairie Dog by Arthur Trevino
When this Bald Eagle missed on its attempt to grab this prairie dog, the prairie dog jumped towards the eagle and startled it long enough to escape to a nearby burrow. A real David vs Goliath story!
Photo: © Arthur Trevino / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Creatures in the Air - I guess summer's over by John Speirs
The photographer was taking photos of pigeons in flight when this leaf landed on the bird's face. Perfect timing!
This photo also won the People’s Choice Award category.
Photo: © John Speirs / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Creatures under the Water - Time for school by Chee Kee Teo
A smooth-coated otter "bit" its baby otter to bring it back to and fro for swimming lesson.
Photo: © Chee Kee Teo / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Video - Hugging Best Friend After Lockdown by Rahul Lakhmani
A white throated Kingfisher in Delhi swoops in to topple another one in what looks like an over-enthusiastic hug (or rugby tackle)!
Portfolio - The Joy of a Mud Bath by Vicki Jauron
An elephant expresses his joy in taking a mud bath against the dead trees on the shores of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on a hot afternoon.
Photo: © Vicki Jauron / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Highly Commended Winners
Lea Scaddan - Missed
Two Western Grey Kangaroos were fighting and one missed kicking him in the stomach.
Photo: © Lea Scaddan / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Andy Parkinson - Let’s dance
Two Kamchatka bear cubs square up for a celebratory play fight having successfully navigated a raging torrent (small stream!)
Photo: © Andy Parkinson / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Chu han lin - See who jumps high
Mudskipper, Taiwan.
Photo: © Chu han lin / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
David Eppley - Majestic and Graceful Bald Eagle
Bald Eagles will use the same nest for years, even decades, adding new material to it at the beginning and throughout the nesting season. Normally, they are highly skilled at snapping branches off of trees while in flight. Possibly tired from working nonstop all morning on a new nest, this particular Bald Eagle wasn't showing its best form. Yes, sometimes they miss. Although this looks painful, and it might very well be, the eagle recovers with just a few sweeping wing strokes, and choses to rest a bit before making another lumber run.
Photo: © David Eppley / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Gurumoorthy K - The Green Stylist
Indian chameleon, Western Ghats.
Photo: © Gurumoorthy K / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Jakub Hodan - Treehugger
This Proboscis monkey could be just scratching its nose on the rough bark, or it could be kissing it. Trees play a big role in the lives of monkeys. Who are we to judge...
Photo: © Jakub Hodan / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Jan Piecha - Chinese whispers
The little raccoon cups are telling secrets to each other
Photo: © Jan Piecha / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Nicolas de Vaulx - How do you get that damn window open?
This raccoon spends his time trying to get into houses out of curiosity and perhaps also to steal food.
Photo: © Nicolas de Vaulx / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Pal Marchhart - Peekaboo
A young bear descending from a tree looks like he/she is playing hide and seek.
Photo: © Pal Marchhart / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Roland Kranitz - I got you
I spent my days in my usual "gopher place" and yet again, these funny little animals (Spermophile) haven't belied their true nature.
Photo: © Roland Kranitz / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Main image: © Ken Jensen, © Jan Piecha, © Lea Scaddan, © Vicki Jauron / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
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The cast of Harry Potter is set to return to Hogwarts with the exciting announcement of a reunion special to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Harry Potter film franchise.
Harry Potter celebrates its 20th birthday in 2021, with the first instalment, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' released in 2001.
It was followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 2004, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in 2010 and finally Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011 ten years ago.
The special reunion feature will be available to stream on HBO Max and Warner Media announced Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson will all return as well as other legendary cast members from all eight films. Filmmaker Chris Columbus who directed the original films will also return.
For the first time ever, the legendary cast returns to where the magic started. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: #ReturnToHogwarts, streaming New Year's Day, only on @HBOMax. pic.twitter.com/T8ZeIdukLg
— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) November 16, 2021
Warner Bros. Pictures says the alumni joining the tribute special include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, and Ian Hart, among others.
Tom Ascheim, President, Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics said about the reunion:
“It has been an incredible journey since the debut of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone film, and witnessing how it has evolved into this remarkable interconnected universe has been magical to say the least.”
“This retrospective is a tribute to everyone whose lives were touched by this cultural phenomenon—from the talented cast and crew who poured their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise to the passionate fans who continue to keep the Wizarding World spirit alive 20 years later.”
Executive producer Casey Patterson. says:
“There’s magic in the air here with this incredible cast, as they all return home to the original sets of Hogwarts, where they began 20 years ago. The excitement is palpable as they prepare to take their fans on a very special and personal journey, through the making of these incredible films.”
The special titled Happy Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will include all-new in-depth interviews with the cast and also a ‘making-of story’ and is set to drop as the clock strikes midnight on New Years Day, January 1st 2022.
Image Credit: (Supplied by Warner Media )
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