Bogans unite

Saw this on Stuff:

"Waikato University student Dave Snell was awarded $96,000 through a Top Achiever Doctoral Scholarship to study bogans.

In his PhD, entitled The Everyday Life of Bogans: Identity and Community Among Heavy Metal Fans, he aims to find out what makes bogans tick."

It seems that a National MP is not impressed, asking what benefit this will have to the NZ economy. The bogan replies: "Not everything is about economics."

I'd love to do a PhD on bogans! I remember parties in Henderson, with a bonfire and petrol trails blazing down the driveway. Loud music, massive speakers, and bourbon flowing like, well, bourbon.

I also recall a story: at a friend's place in Henderson, the cops turned up one time in response to a neighbour's complaint. After walking through the house, as they went to the leave, one of them leaned close to one of the people at the party, and muttered, "We're coming back in a few hours. Make sure the dope's gone by then."

Aah, the life of the bogan. Classic.

PS An update will be forthcoming soon. I'm in my new flat, loving it, just endured an alcohol ban for Lent, looking forward to my mate coming over in May, and best of all, the clocks went forward an hour last week (to British Standard Time - GMT doesn't change) so more light in the evening, and it's getting (gradually) warmer!!!