Transcript of ABC’s Q&A in which precious minutes are wasted as I try to explain the term ‘skanky hos’Melinda Tankard Reist: What would have been controversial would have been if Tony Abbott had said: “I want my daughters to be skanky hos.” Then you might have had a controversy.
Satyajit Das: Sorry, what is a “scanty ho”?
Melinda Tankard Reist: Skanky ho. Whore.
Satyajit Das: What is that?
Rebecca Huntley: I’ll show you after.
Satyajit Das: You’re on.
Rebecca Huntley: We’ll just go out.
Barnaby Joyce: It’s a derivative.
Satyajit Das: It’s a derivative?
Lindsay Tanner: It’s a family show.
Satyajit Das: It’s a family show?
Lindsay Tanner: It’s a family show.
Melinda Tankard Reist: It’s a rough term for a loose woman. Skanky whore…
Satyajit Das: Oh, right…
Melinda Tankard Reist: You obviously don’t listen to enough rap music.
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I can’t believe that guy didn’t know what that means or rather pretended to be daft about it!
I loved how you were both firm and cheeky in handling the topic (and there were several wasted minutes on whether or not virginity is precious or not!) – awesome to see you on these shows, Melinda!
Just come across this blog… it looks really good and I’m really impressed. It’s a key issue this for society… that children should be affected by the sexual culture of the west is clearly an issue that needs dealing with by culture, politics and current standards in society.
I can’t believe there are only two comments on this topic! From what I saw of Q&A, you did a great job. Must go back and watch the whole thing.
I wish I could have 30 seconds on national television. I’d plan it for weeks. Then probably get sidelined by a stupid debate about definitions :s