I was watching the news today and to my horror... They muttered the words 'ban' and Vegemite in the same sentence... So an Aussie that would cause a national rebellion...How could they even consider it...my breakfast would never be the same and my eldest daughter loves her vegemite sandwiches. Some crap about it being unheathy and full of salt...now if they realized how much vegemite goes onto bread they may rethink that statement. They better ban Macdonalds before they ban a national icon and food group! I figure Galactor has something to do with it...grrrr

Well, I've never had vegemite, but if it is to Australians what peanut butter is to me, then I can fully understand your outrage! Now I'm thinking about that episode where Galactor steals the world's sugar with that "Ibukuron" mecha, and how horrified Ryu is. Definitely Galactor...

I gather Galactor knows how to push your buttons, Ebony! Now if they tried to ban Flakes and Crunchie bars, I'd be up in arms!!!

I tasted some vegemite my dad brought back from Australia years ago and didn't particularly care for it... but I know it's popular there and makes no sense why they would ban it...

[FONT=comic sans ms][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]All of you will bow to Galactor!....the vegimite its ours & you will starve....eat meat ....hahahaha[/COLOR] [/SIZE] [/FONT]

Originally posted by Ladygalactor777 the vegimite its ours & you will starve....eat meat ....hahahaha

Now theres a thought... could you have 'baconmite' instead?

I see a market potential here, black market mind. Smuggling Marmite (vegemite by another name) into the southern hemisphere

LOL- All teh Aussies lining up to get their fix of Vegemite... I would be like banning peanut butter in other countries al together. Most people in australia grew on it from Childhood, and most people who have never tried it before put it on too thick. You only need a sliver of spread because its a strong flavour. I use it in cooking casseroles too. Yeah I know I blame Galactor a lot for things but then I'm a Swan and we know Galactor likes to steal things like Sugar... Maybe Katse has a liking for Vegemite! grins

The question I have Ebony is WHERE are they planning to ban it? As you say I can not imagine it being banned in Australia, it is a National Product. So perhaps they were talking about banning the importing of the product into some other country.

Ebony, I so hope they don't pull that off. I've never seen vegemite, but I would be curious enough to try it.

Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Most people in australia grew on it from Childhood, and most people who have never tried it before put it on too thick. You only need a sliver of spread because its a strong flavour.

Ahh... that's probably the problem... I know I put that stuff on a cracker like it was peanut butter

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by Ladygalactor777 the vegimite its ours & you will starve....eat meat ....hahahaha

Now theres a thought... could you have 'baconmite' instead?

[FONT=comic sans ms]Hmmm!... It may be a good idea birdie Jun, it could save Galactor from this resetion crisis that is affecting every body. [/FONT]

Originally posted by clouddancer The question I have Ebony is WHERE are they planning to ban it? As you say I can not imagine it being banned in Australia, it is a National Product. So perhaps they were talking about banning the importing of the product into some other country.

Some goodie goodie health group are trying to get it banned for "health reasons..." If they come close to succeeding there will be a national revolt!

Originally posted by gatchgirl Ebony, I so hope they don't pull that off. I've never seen vegemite, but I would be curious enough to try it.

I might send you a jar one day....grins... have't lived unless you've had vegemite on toast...

If you do, I'll have to let you know my response. Along with asking the "proper" way of eating it. To get the full Aussie experience.

Banning Vegemite would be un-Australian!! Some idiot e-mailed "Sunrise" saying that it wouldn't matter as nobody liked it. They did a poll and 91% of callers said that they loved it. Most new-vegemite eaters make the mistake of putting too much on their toast. It realy does only need a scraping as it's got a very strong taste. And Marmite!! Cheap Vegemite knockoff. It definitely doesn't replace it at all! I agree that Vegemite is also very good in stews and some people put it in gravy as well. If you've read Terry Pratchett's "The Last Continent", then you will have a good idea of vegemite....

Originally posted by Madilayn And Marmite!! Cheap Vegemite knockoff. It definitely doesn't replace it at all! I agree that Vegemite is also very good in stews and some people put it in gravy as well. If you've read Terry Pratchett's "The Last Continent", then you will have a good idea of vegemite....

Mmmmm Could Marite have joined Galactor!!! And they want to take out the competiton... I bet the Eagle likes Vegemite on his toast....grins!

You Aussies have me really curious to try it now. I think I've seen it in some grocery stores around here that have lots of imported foods.

It's one of those foods that if you like it, you love it, if you don't you don't - there's really no mid way with it. An Aussie staple sandwich is a vegemite and cheese sandwich - bread, butter, scraping of vegemite and a slice of cheese (it has to be the processed pre-sliced cheese). And, of course, there is the "worm". Sao biscuit, butter, scraping of vegemite. Put another one on top, squeeze together and watch it come out the holes! Go ahead and try it Lborgia - but just remember to only scrape it on (about 1 small teaspoon on a slice of toast). Ahhh vegemite - so many ways to enjoy it! And now - for everybody's enjoyment: THE VEGEMITE AD! This is the original ad - but it's still used today (with some colour added) I keep having to edit this. What do you get when you combine vegemite with Anime? THIS!

I'm not sure if that ad makes me more curious to try it, or more afraid of it!

Awe the Sao worms!!! Brings back childhood memories...

In my "research" I have seen a picture of these "worms". It looks really yummy!

[FONT=comic sans ms][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Vegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract, a by-product of beer manufacturing, and various vegetable and spice additives. The taste may be described as salty, slightly bitter, and malty - somewhat similar to the taste of beef bouillon. The texture is smooth and sticky, much like peanut butter? Sorry but this sounds gross I almost vomit...Galactor could use this to feed our slaves...[/COLOR] [/SIZE] [/FONT]

You know, Ladygalactor's description of Vegemite has helped me finally figure out an in-joke from one of Terry Pratchett's books. I don't suppose anyone else here has read The Last Continent by any chance?

I'm not sure if that ad makes me more curious to try it, or more afraid of it!

[FONT=comic sans ms]Don't do it, you will puke till your die...it's sounds so gross & disgusting!... salty, slightly bitter, and malty? forget it! You don't want to die barfing...yuck![/FONT]

Originally posted by Ladygalactor777 [FONT=comic sans ms][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Vegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract, a by-product of beer manufacturing, and various vegetable and spice additives. The taste may be described as salty, slightly bitter, and malty - somewhat similar to the taste of beef bouillon. The texture is smooth and sticky, much like peanut butter? Sorry but this sounds gross I almost vomit...Galactor could use this to feed our slaves...[/COLOR] [/SIZE] [/FONT]

Aussies do love their beer!!! Its geneically wired into Aussies to love their vegemite... if all fails we'll feed to our enemies....heheheheeeeee

Originally posted by Ebonyswanne if all fails we'll feed to our enemies....heheheheeeeee

Kind of like how Joe chews on his feather shuriken so he's immune to the poison, but the Galactors aren't?

Originally posted by Ladygalactor777 [FONT=comic sans ms][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Vegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract, a by-product of beer manufacturing, and various vegetable and spice additives. The taste may be described as salty, slightly bitter, and malty - somewhat similar to the taste of beef bouillon. The texture is smooth and sticky, much like peanut butter? Sorry but this sounds gross I almost vomit...Galactor could use this to feed our slaves...[/COLOR] [/SIZE] [/FONT]

Don't look up what hot dogs are made from then!

Originally posted by shamrokchick

Originally posted by Ladygalactor777 [FONT=comic sans ms][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Vegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract, a by-product of beer manufacturing, and various vegetable and spice additives. The taste may be described as salty, slightly bitter, and malty - somewhat similar to the taste of beef bouillon. The texture is smooth and sticky, much like peanut butter? Sorry but this sounds gross I almost vomit...Galactor could use this to feed our slaves...[/COLOR] [/SIZE] [/FONT]

Don't look up what hot dogs are made from then!

[FONT=comic sans ms]That's OK I stick to my spicy blood sausages better hahahaha And for the dogs I use kosher weiners...all beef baby all beef. [/FONT]

I'd have to say all beef is really good...

Yes, Barrdwing - I know what you mean. I'm a big Terry Pratchett fan, and loved The Last Continent (and when Rincewind makes Vegemite)

It was frustrating, reading the book and knowing that there was an in-joke going on during that scene, but not being able to figure it out! Now I know . . . .

Did you know if you had just bread and vegemite you wouldn't go hungry and you'd get your daily vitimin B intake... I bet the Condor can handle his Vegemite!!! I bet thats all he's got in the cupboard of the trailer because it won't go off like other food.

With vegemite having so much vit. B, I'm thinking it would also help with stress levels. If so, that may explain why it seems that most Aussies are so laid back.