Homegrown stand-up comedian Amos Gill divides his time between Australia and the USA, and he's back from overseas to entertain the masses at Adelaide Fringe.
The multi award-winning comedian has played our very own Sydney Opera House and even Madison Square Garden in New York. 2022 saw Amos present his first solo tour ('You've Wrecked The Joint') across Australian capital cities. He's conquered the comedy scene and has been seen on screens across the country.
Before Amos presents his show 'The Pursuit Of Happy(ish)' in what is set to be his hugest Fringe season yet, the comedian breaks down what he believes are five unintended consequences of backyard cricket's rules on the young folk of Australia.
One
Six And Out. Tall poppy syndrome at its insidious best. What does this rule say of Australian culture? Hitting a six is the best thing you can do, but if you do it, you are out. Hit a four, well done, along the ground and safe. But don’t you dare try for more. Do it, and not only are you removed from your tenure, but you have the indignity of retrieving the ball from over the fence, inside a neighbour's hedge at risk of being attacked by a rabies-ridden dog. Meanwhile, the anaemic bowler stays put, rewarded, basking in their ill-gotten scalp. Our high achievers remember this and know their only option is to move abroad, free from the shackles of our loathe of the individual.Two
Tippy Go. A ludicrous rule. Another effort to subvert the dominance of the focused and strategic. Is there any wonder we are a generation rife with ADHD, when we grew up with this mania?Three
Auto Wickie. Wicket keeping is not an easy job. It is not a glamorous job. Backyarders are erratic in their line and length, so you spend most of your time retrieving wild full tosses. Even when keeping to a good bowler, they must be alert to catch snicks. Auto Wickie is the abdication of hard work and has normalised automation taking our jobs.Four
One Hand One Bounce. Redistribution and a tax on the talented batsmen. Pure communism.Five
Can’t Get Out First Ball. A pathetic rule, protecting people from life’s hard lessons. Reality is not so kind. You must turn up and be ready. Life comes at you fast. The world is bodyline.Amos Gill plays The Virago at Gluttony - Rymill Park (Adelaide Fringe) 17 February-19 March.
