What is it with Queenslanders....

"there just seem to be dis-proportionate numbers, compared to other states."
I'd be surprised if that is the case. Possibly they get more press by journos who haven't seen the sunshine for a while :)

Some excellent stuff actually comes out of Qld (scramjet engine, the metal "shield" for shooting down misslies etc). The last stats I saw showed 90% of Qld companies were relatively small, which indicates that a lot of people may be working for themselves. I guess that is a big incentive to develop a better mousetrap.

Of course there's a lot of rubbish developed also. But we can put that down to those southerners who come here to make a quick buck :)))))))))

to close to the equater so it cant be a good thing.
cheers

I wouldn't be too cynical. They did invent the water powered car (Joh), and Milan Brych (cure for cancer) came from QLD.

(Now this'll stir 'em up)

the really GOOD idea's come from Qlder's..... the crappy ones are from ex pat Vic and NSW'ers.... commonly and collectively referred to as "Mexicans".... LOL..LOL..

It's in the genes. The more inventive convicts who were considered a high escape risk were sent to QLD, can't run as fast in the hot weather but it wont slow a bullet down much :)

http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/convicts/index.html

chump_boy

You are right, the people and their inventions are wacky. It is the heat and constant swatting of sandflies that does it. Only a certain number of times you can whack yourself on the head without getting dizzy.

Not being cynical at all, but have you ever noticed:

- how many NSW people are either into organised crime or are related to someone who is?
- how many Victorians wear sandals and sox on the beach?
- how many SA men would prefer to go to a gay bar than go four wheel driving?
- how many Tas people have a complex about being left off the map?
- how many ACT men wear women's undies (to go with the fishnet pantyhose, or did that only apply to Mr Downer)?
- how many WA people can't find their way out of Perth?
- how many Nthn Territory women wear no undies, especially in summer?

I'm not having a shot at any other States.....;-)

cheers
EV700

The worst thing to come out of QLD is XXXX beer,many thanks to sensible southerners for Tooheys & VB beer being on the market in QLD, makes the place that little more livable & keeps the rednecks at bay.
Bob