On the eve of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival/carnage I was hoping to write a longer feature on the Dos and Don’ts of the horse racing season. However, my brief sojourn in hospital and severed right arm have precluded from me from doing so. Instead, I present Tramp Bingo: a game you can play with [...]

Last night was the premiere episode of the second season of Aussie Ladette to Lady; or quite simply, the best reality show ever invented. For the uninitiated, eight incredibly uncouth, brash and despicable young women, or ‘ladettes’ to which they are referred, descend upon a British finishing school to be whipped into shape by the militant [...]

One of my best friends (an ex-boyfriend who I am great friends with now) has been two-timing two partners for the past year-and-a-half. I have tried to understand and accept his behaviour; even being supportive when he breaks up and then gets back together with each of them fortnightly. However, this has been going on [...]

Maybe it’s a particularly British notion, however, speaking from experience the discussion of money and all things fiscally associated (unless in a business context) is exceptionally vulgar. Being discreet about your wealth (or lack thereof) makes for a more rounded individual, creates a little intrigue and generally prevents jealously or repulsion from other parties. Sure, [...]

Well here’s a story that managed to melt my cold, cold heart on an even colder Wednesday afternoon. Perhaps I’m still tired and emotional after twenty-eight hours in transit from Paris to Melbourne (you’re looking at a man who cried at Ice Age 2 on the in-flight entertainment system – tragic), however, the thought of [...]

Well this woman is a picture of class, elegance and refinement if ever I saw it. Northern Territory News has reported of 34-year-old waitress, Allyson White and her outrage to the accusation that her alleged performing of a sexual act on the driver of a car lead to an accident. The Howard Springs resident insists [...]

I know I’ve been promising it for a while, but I am pleased to present to you the long-awaited travel feature and my first piece for Finch’s Quarterly Review. If you click on over to their site you have the opportunity to witness a high-resolution image of my ugly mug taken by the talented Antonia [...]

You might have noticed over the past couple of months here at I Do Believe I Came with a Hat that we’ve been expanding our site to give you more information on modern social protocol and etiquette through commentary on popular culture, entertainment and new products and services. Don’t worry, I’ll always be your pervy [...]

Okay, so The Nanny happens to be my favourite television show of all time and I still reference Grandma Yetta Rosenberg’s wardrobe before planning my outfit for a night on the tiles, however, an issue too startling has come to my attention: pet intimacy. Recently, Fran Drescher posted a video on her YouTube channel informing her subscribers of [...]