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Moll (slang)
Moll/Mole/Molly is a slang term with two different meanings in two places: *In the United States, an archaic term for a gangster's girlfriend. See gun moll. *In Australia and New Zealand, usually pejorative or self-deprecating, for a woman of loose sexual morals, or a prostitute. *In Western Australia, circa 1970-1990s and less commonly after, Mole can be both an insult or friendly term of endearment for women. A Mole used as an insult describes an unlikeable female who is annoying. For the American sense, see gun moll. The remainder of this article describes the Australian sense. Etymology and spelling "Moll" derives from "Molly", used as a euphemism for "whore" or "prostitute". The Oxford English Dictionary lists the earliest usage in a 1604 quote by Thomas Middleton: "None of these common Molls neither, but discontented and unfortunate gentlewomen." The existence of the popular derivative spelling, ''mole'', likely reflects the word's history as a spoken, rather than writte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gun Moll
A gun moll or gangster moll or gangster's moll is the female companion of a male professional criminal. "Gun" was British slang for thief, derived from Yiddish ''ganef'', from the Hebrew ''gannāb'' ( גנב). "Moll" is also used as a euphemism for a woman prostitute. Prominent gun molls Prominent, true-life gun molls (and the men they were associated with) include: * Beulah Baird – Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd * Mae Capone – Al Capone * Dee David ''(née'' DaLonne Chisam; 1923–1976 – later Cooper, Brumer & Jackson, through four marriages) – Associated with Frank Niccoli (alias Frankie Burns) (1910–1949), Mickey Cohen and Fred (Alfred Gerardo) Sica (1915–1987) Dee David was an aspiring actress, playing bit-parts in several movies, such as the hat check girl in '' Alias a Gentleman'' (billed as DaLonne David), and the uncredited role of Rita (the "Blonde") in the detective thriller ''Calling Homicide'' (billed as Dalonne Cooper). * Jean Delaney (Crompton) – Tommy C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Brother Australia
''Big Brother Australia'' (also known simply as ''Big Brother'') is an Australian reality show based on the international '' Big Brother'' format created by John de Mol. Following the premise of other versions of the format, the show features a group of contestants, known as "housemates" who live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. The housemates are continuously monitored during their stay in the house by live television cameras as well as personal audio microphones. Throughout the course of the competition, housemates are evicted from the house - eliminated from the competition. The last remaining housemate wins the competition and is awarded a cash prize. ''Big Brother'' was produced from 2001 and ran for eight seasons and a Celebrity edition on Network Ten before the network cancelled it in July 2008 after experiencing audience erosion and controversy. Big Brother returned in 2012 on the Nine Network. Nine's iteration of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kath & Kim (Australian TV Series)
''Kath & Kim,'' (also written as ''Kath and Kim'') is an Australian sitcom created by Jane Turner and Gina Riley, who portray the title characters of Kath Day-Knight, a cheery, middle-aged suburban mother, and Kim, her self-indulgent daughter. The cast also includes Glenn Robbins, Peter Rowsthorn and Magda Szubanski as, respectively, Kath's metrosexual boyfriend (later husband) Kel Knight, Kim's henpecked husband Brett Craig, and her lonely "second-best friend" Sharon Strzelecki. The series is set in Fountain Lakes, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. Footage inside and in the street of Kath's house was primarily filmed in Patterson Lakes. Other footage was filmed around Cheltenham and Moorabbin; scenes set at Fountain Gate were actually filmed at Westfield Southland. Aside from the television series, which ran from 2002 to 2007 and comprises four seasons, the franchise also includes a television film, ''Da Kath & Kim Code'' (2005), and a feature film, '' Kat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kath Day-Knight
Kathleen "Kath" Darleen Day-Knight is a fictional character featured in the Australian television series ''Kath & Kim'' and is portrayed by Jane Turner. Her character has appeared on multiple Australian comedy series including '' Fast Forward'', '' Big Girl's Blouse'' and '' Something Stupid'' before appearing on ''Kath & Kim''. Kath is revealed to be a Leo (series 2 episode 3; The Moon). Molly Shannon portrayed her American version in the short lived American series. Kath's character is considered an Australian Comedy Icon. Kath was featured in '' Kath & Kimderella'' in 2012. The idea for the series was originally grasped during the nineties while successful Australian shows such as ''Big Girl's Blouse'' had skits on them with identical characters of the same name. ''Kath & Kim'' aired first on 16 May 2002, and become a hit in Australia and internationally. The series ended in 2007; Turner returned to screens as Kath in 2012 with '' Kath & Kimderella'' which premiered in ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Block (Australian TV Series)
''The Block'' is an Australian reality television series broadcast on the Nine Network. The series follows four or five couples as they compete against each other to renovate and style houses/apartments and sell them at auction for the highest price. The original series first ran for two consecutive seasons in 2003 and 2004, and was originally hosted by Jamie Durie. The Nine Network revived ''The Block'' after a six-year absence, with a third season commenced airing on 22 September 2010, this time hosted by television personality and builder Scott Cam. Shelley Craft joined as co-host from the fourth season. ''The Block'' has a large number of commercial sponsors and prominently features brand sponsorships regularly throughout episodes. Format The original format of the series featured four couples with a prior relationship renovating a derelict apartment block in the Sydney suburb of Bondi, with each couple renovating a separate apartment over a period of 12 weeks and with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aussie Ladette To Lady
''Aussie Ladette to Lady'' is an Australian reality-based television series, based on the format of the successful British series '' Ladette to Lady''. The premise of the series sees eight Australian women sent to Eggleston Hall Finishing School in England (the same venue as the British series), where the staff will attempt to transform them into ladies. The series debuted in Australia on 16 February 2009 on the Nine Network. A second season began on 20 October 2009. Episode guide – Series One (2009) Episode One – The Arrival (Boot Camp) As the finishing touches are made in preparation to welcome the class of '08 at Eggleston Hall, expectation soon turns to dread. The teachers fear the worst when news arrives that the police have been called to the local airport following complaints of disruptive behaviour and vandalism on board. Hearing the raucous chant of "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!" coming up the drive, their worst fears are confirmed. Vice-principal, Mrs Shrager, conf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Brother (Australian TV Series)
''Big Brother Australia'' (also known simply as ''Big Brother'') is an Australian reality show based on the international '' Big Brother'' format created by John de Mol. Following the premise of other versions of the format, the show features a group of contestants, known as "housemates" who live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. The housemates are continuously monitored during their stay in the house by live television cameras as well as personal audio microphones. Throughout the course of the competition, housemates are evicted from the house - eliminated from the competition. The last remaining housemate wins the competition and is awarded a cash prize. ''Big Brother'' was produced from 2001 and ran for eight seasons and a Celebrity edition on Network Ten before the network cancelled it in July 2008 after experiencing audience erosion and controversy. Big Brother returned in 2012 on the Nine Network. Nine's iteration of the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Rules (Australian TV Series)
''House Rules'' is an Australian reality television series broadcast on the Seven Network. The series follows state-based teams of two who renovate each other's homes, with the team receiving the highest score winning an ultimate prize. The series is produced by the team who created the Seven reality show ''My Kitchen Rules''. ''House Rules'' premiered on 14 April 2013 and steadily gained viewers throughout its first season. The show's eighth season premiered on 6 April 2020. Seven did not renew the series for a ninth season at their annual upfronts in October 2020, however suggested the show may return in future. In October 2021, during Seven’s annual upfronts, it was announced a spin-off series, titled ''Apartment Rules'', would originally air in 2022, however the airdate is currently unspecified. Format Teams (mostly couples) from different states must complete rounds of renovations in homes and gardens in a competition to win an ultimate prize. All homes that belong to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Survivor
''Australian Survivor'' is an Australian adventure reality game show based on the international '' Survivor'' format. Following the premise of other versions of the ''Survivor'' format, the show features a group of contestants, referred to as "castaways" as they are marooned in an isolated location. The castaways must provide food, water, fire, and shelter for themselves. The contestants compete in various challenges for rewards and immunity from elimination. The contestants are progressively eliminated from the game as they are voted off the island by their fellow castaways. The final castaway remaining is awarded the title of "Sole Survivor" and the grand prize of A$500,000. The series first aired in 2002 on the Nine Network, who , also hold the first-run Australian broadcast rights to the flagship American edition of ''Survivor''. In 2006, a celebrity edition aired on the Seven Network. Both iterations of the series only lasted one season due to low ratings. In November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bachelor (Australia Season 4)
The fourth season of ''The Bachelor (Australian TV series), The Bachelor'' premiered on 27 July 2016. This season features Richie Strahan, a 31-year-old Rope Access Technician from Perth, Perth, Western Australia, courting 25 women. Strahan previously appeared on the The Bachelorette (Australia season 1), first season of ''The Bachelorette (Australian TV series), The Bachelorette Australia'' featuring Sam Frost (actress), Sam Frost, where he finished in third place. Contestants The season began with 22 contestants. In episode 7, three "intruders" were brought into the competition, bringing the total number of contestants to 25. Call-out order : The contestant received the white rose, giving her the ability to spend extra time in a secret room with the Bachelor whenever she wishes. : The contestant received a first impression rose. : The contestant received a rose during a date. : The contestant was eliminated. : The contestant was eliminated during a date. : The contestant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masterchef Australia
''MasterChef Australia'' is an Australian competitive cooking reality show based on the original British '' MasterChef''. It is produced by Endemol Shine Australia and screens on Network 10. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston served as the show's main judges until 2019, when they were replaced by Series 4 winner and chef Andy Allen, food critic Melissa Leong, and restaurateur and chef Jock Zonfrillo. The series has also spawned five spin-off series: ''Celebrity MasterChef Australia'', which featured celebrity contestants, '' Junior MasterChef Australia'', which featured younger contestants, ''MasterChef Australia All-Stars'', which featured returning contestants from the first three series, '' MasterChef Australia: The Professionals'', which featured professional chefs as contestants, and the upcoming ''MasterChef: Dessert Masters'', which will feature pastry chefs. Format ''MasterChef Australia'' has a different form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Dean (chef)
Emma Dean (born 16 October 1977) is an Australian cook and television presenter, who came to prominence as the winner of the fifth series of ''MasterChef Australia''.The Telegraph', The Daily Telegraph, 1 September 2013 Personal life Dean spent her childhood on a small farm in Epsom, Victoria. Her elder sister is a clothing designer Rachel Dean. Dean studied at Monash University and RMIT, completing a master's degree in environment and planning, and worked in town planning for over eight years in the Victorian State Government.MasterChef Australia', MasterChef Australia contestant profile Dean also trained in track cycling at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra as part of a talent identification search. She is Metropolitan Champion in the 500m Time Trail and represented Australia at the 2004 Oceania Track Cycling Championships. MasterChef On 1 September 2013, Dean became the series 5 winner of MasterChef Australia. In the final round, Dean faced off against Lynto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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