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.

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