Olin,

> That's funny since there was a scandal around here a few years ago
> about
> MacDonalds using kangaroo meat in their burgers instead of the beef
> they
> advertised.

It was 1980~81 and I remember it well. My family did a tour of the West
Coast of USA. We were in Lake Tahou and we got a front row table to see
Sammy Davis Junior. 'Surf & Turf' Australian Lobster and beef
(American, I hope - now that I think about it) was served and we had a
magic night.

We were walking back to our hotel and some of us wanted a coffee. We
stopped in at one of those American joints that sell doughnuts until
the wee hours of the morning and we were greeted with the typical West
Coast American service. Nice guy, recognised that we were "oRsees" and
got chatting to us. Then he asked the question that all traveling
Aussies fear - "So you guys have many kangaroos around where you live?"
and before any of us could respond, my father replied - quick as a
flash "No, you bastards ate them all!" - you should have seen the guys
jaw drop! It was a classic moment, but he also had a good laugh, and
then we got talking about the scandal! :-)

Apparently it is very healthy! Far less fat than beef! :-)

Cheers,

Sean

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