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World famous in New Zealand

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(idea) by Foaf (7 y) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 9:50:15

A term describing a stand-out feature of NZ culture.

NZers are fiercly proud of our celebrities and institutions, especially when they manage to achieve outside of our shores, even in a minor way.

(But we don't let it get to their heads).

Things that are world famous in New Zealand are:


(idea) by Pseudomancer (9.5 mon) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Fri Aug 11 2000 at 9:29:42

The phrase, as far as anyone can make out, comes from the series of advertisements for L & P. It's vaguely self-mocking but cheerful about it, cos it acknowledges the phenomenon of fierce pride noted by Foaf, while also admitting how small New Zealand is.

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Tall poppy syndrome L & P I will not move my army without onions! Why Vampire Hunter D's hand ruins the entire movie
Xena, Warrior Princess One Tree Hill Crowded House Edmund Hillary
hokey pokey pavlova New Zealand Jonah Lomu
Split Enz Rachel Hunter Whale Rider Choie Sew Hoy
The World Famous Beat Junkies The history of New Zealand rugby similarities between "Dune" and "Wheel of Time" New Zealand Music
Sydney Peace Prize Otago Highlanders understanding Peter Jackson
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