I had to take a break from Excel spreadsheets, etc., and in "flipping" through the news I came across this headline, "Multiple Orgasms in Parliament" from The Sydney Morning Herald. You know I had to read the article. Of course, I was a bit disappointed at the topic ;-) The article has nothing to do with orgasms, rather it's about GMOs.
Now, I'm aware that there's potential for a blog on genetically modified crops and the political and economic effects they have (remember that Zambia biz several years ago?) Sadly, I haven't the time for that today, but I thought you all might get a laugh out of this gentleman's blunders. Props to the article's author for working the word "climax" in to the story...oh, how I do love a clever writer!
Multiple orgasms in parliament
June 3, 2008 - 12:07AM
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A Liberal backbencher had multiple orgasms on the floor of parliament last night.
Victorian MP Jason Wood was supposed to be talking about genetically modified organisms when he ran into trouble.
And just in case anyone missed him talking about "genetically modified orgasms" the first time, he repeated it.
"I support the member for McMillan's call for the government to conduct an independent broad-ranging scientific investigation into the genetic modification of food and biotechnology to assess not only the health of the crops and the food, but also the potential for contamination, the commercial implications for Australian primary industry, and the benefits and risks associated with genetically modified orgasms, orgasms," Mr Wood said.
The La Trobe MP, who did not have the hallmarks of a great orator, sounded a little confused about the word, so tried pronouncing it two ways.
He did not correct his mistake, instead moving on rather hurriedly to the climax of his speech.
Later in the speech he did refer to "genetically modified organisms."
Perhaps fortunately for Mr Wood, who hails from Melbourne's outer east, he gave his orgasm speech at 9.25pm when the house was almost empty.
He was speaking in support of a motion moved by fellow Liberal Russell Broadbent during the adjournment debate, raising concerns about genetically modified crops.
AAP
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Hilarious, actually I feel his pain .. er .. or whatever he feels - I've been speaking in front of large crouds, and its one of the "tricks" of the trade I guess, you just iterate over the words, and don't really think of the meaning, you trust what you wrote is what you intend .. almost like an automaton, I see this happening with lots of people, and ever once in a while you flub, and once its out you might as well repeat it right ?
Repeated "orgasms"...I suppose if you're going to repeat something...
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