Well, well... my lil Bushbies have been busy!

FYI - a Bushbie refers to a member/lover/follower/devotee of this beloved blog. It was either Bushbie or Bushhard. Hmmm.

This morning I was contacted by a an school friend with additional history surrounding the origins of the bush week saying. What's she's manage to locate on the wonderful world of the internet is:

On Urban Dictionary:

"A week where one can do anything without hassle"

and/or

"Orientation week for second semester at university"

Hmmm. Not sure about  the last one referring to a university semester - what the? Just don't get it. Anywho.

I have to admit though, the next piece found on ABC News Radio's site I like!

"A NewsRadio listener emails to ask for the origins of bush week. Well, bush week refers to (a) fictitious festival when bushies come to town in droves.

Thus the expression bush week is used ironically by someone who suspects they’re being made the victim of a scam or prank.

The bushies, of course, are supposed to be a bit slow on the uptake (and perhaps as thick as a brick) so lots (of) greasy larrikins and city slickers try to rip them off. Thus the expression bush week is used ironically by someone who suspects they’re being made the victim of a scam or prank, as in the question “What do you think this is, bush week?” To which the proper response is, “Yes, and you’re the sap!” 

The first recorded instance of the term bush week is from 1919 – to describe a serious attempt to organise a Bush Festival in the City of Sydney.” Within a few years it was being used ironically, and entered Aussie English as a standard conversational ploy (recorded as such by Sid Baker in 1949).

Well there you have it! Apparently us Bushbies who originated from the "the bush" are a bit slow on the uptake. Hmmm. Although... it does explain a lot.

Add your comments below or drop me an email if you locate anything different.

Thanks to Leanne for doing the research - much love!