Australia's Big Things - in Popular Culture

In Popular Culture

• The London production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: the Musical references the Big Prawn, Big Merino, Big Pineapple and the Big Banana.
• The ABC produced a documentary titled Big Things as part of its programme The Big Picture.
• The National Museum in Canberra has a comprehensive multimedia exhibit displaying many Big Things.
• In 2007 Australia Post issued a set of 50c postage stamps commemorating five of the most iconic Big Things:
  • The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour (NSW)
  • The Big Golden Guitar at Tamworth (NSW)
  • The Big Lobster at Kingston SE (SA)
  • The Big Merino at Goulburn (NSW)
  • The Big Pineapple at Nambour (QLD)
• Danny Wallace mentions Australia's Big Things in his book Yes Man.
• Travel writer Bill Bryson details his visit to the Big Lobster and the Big Bull in his book Down Under / In a Sunburned Country
• In the Australian comedy film Young Einstein, when the titular character books into a hotel the desk clerk asks if he's "Here to see the Big Bed?"
• English stand-up comedian Ross Noble, visits many of Australia's Big Things during his 2009 tour Ross Noble's Australian Trip.