Quote: zooo @ August 10 2009, 6:33 PM BSTYes he did.
But I'm fairly sure the conversation turned to the fact that English people idiots do it now too.
The nation's divide Page 11
Ha, fair enough. 
Oh, it did. It was just that he attributed it to the young being influenced more by Neighbours (rather than America-teen-speak). It's more likely the case that the modern Australian way of talking was also influenced by America (whom Aussies seem to love based on the fact they're not Brits).
Ohhhh. I see.
I do find myself doing it sometimes, when I'm feeling very hesitant or unconfident about what I'm saying.
Quote: zooo @ August 10 2009, 6:25 PM BSTStephen Fry put it in Room 101, I think.
Yeah, I think he also made the joke about it being on the rise.
Quote: zooo @ August 10 2009, 6:36 PM BSTOhhhh. I see.
I do find myself doing it sometimes, when I'm feeling very hesitant or unconfident about what I'm saying.
Into Room 101 with you
Quote: Gavin @ August 10 2009, 6:37 PM BSTInto Room 101 with you
Yay! I can hang out with Snoopy.
https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/room_101/special/list_of_things_in_room_101/
Oh my, on reading that list more thoroughly, I'm in there already. 
Quote: Tim Walker @ August 10 2009, 6:19 PM BSTTo some of us, Aaron, you are a youngster.
Only in age.
Quote: Aaron @ August 10 2009, 7:05 PM BSTOnly in age.
How old are you Aaron?
Everyone keeps saying you are young...
Quote: Scottidog @ August 10 2009, 7:15 PM BSTHow old are you Aaron?
Everyone keeps saying you are young...
22.
(Everyone?)
Quote: Aaron @ August 10 2009, 7:05 PM BSTOnly in age.
Quote: Aaron @ August 10 2009, 7:22 PM BST22.
(Everyone?)
Well, maybe 2 or 3.
Ahhhhh, now I remember being 22...the good old days ( 2 years ago)
You're 24 too?!!
You young bastards! 36 on Wednesday. *sobs*