Shrimp on the barbie

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"Shrimp on the barbie" is an often-quoted phrase that originated in 1986 in a series of television commercials by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan. It has been popularly used since (such as in the film Dumb & Dumber) to make reference to Australia.

The full line is often quoted as "Throw another shrimp on the barbie" or "Put another shrimp on the barbie." However, the actual quote spoken by Hogan is "I'll slip an extra shrimp on the barbie for you," making it a classic example of a misquotation.

"Barbie" is Australian slang for "barbecue," and the phrase often invokes images of a fun social gathering under the sun. However, Australians invariably use the term "prawn" rather than "shrimp." As the commercial was commissioned for broadcast in the United States, the change was probably made to limit confusion.

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