The thoughtful use of Aboriginal etymology reflects a deep respect for the bond between humans and their small companions. It is a touching example of how meaningful language can dignify the lives of even the humblest pets.
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Meet Bunji and Benji.Added:
Oh, no, I just missed you coming out for the first time.
Is he Is my brother out, Dad?
Yes, he is out.
He is outside.
And I finally got two na- Oh, there goes Al, Henry.
And I finally got two names for you boys.
Yes.
One of you is going to be called Bunji because that's the name that Matthew picked out.
And one of you is going to be called Benji.
Yes, cuz Michelle pointed that out. And Bunji and Benji do go together.
And Bunji evidently means in Aboriginal mate, friend, you know, up to a close brotherly-like bond.
So, Bunji and Benji it is. Now, I don't know who I'm going to name who.
Matthew didn't suggest give me a suggestion as to which one he'd like to be called Benji uh Bunji.
You know, I'm already getting it wrong, boys.
You get it wrong every time, Dad.
Henry's right down the bottom there.
I don't know if you can see it.
Well, I'll summarize these little boys.
This little one here, he's getting very adventurous.
Although, he's become extremely adventurous for the first time. Yes, Al.
Henry, Al, Harry.
Yes, Dad.
How long have you known Henry and and me for, Dad?
He's little Benny or Bunji checking out checking out big brother Harry.
And I'll take Henry these and this.
The other little one should be in there.
That's how I'll hurry.
What did he do? Did he eat the little one? He tried to, Dad.
Thank heavens there's nice soft grass around. Nice soft weeds around here, Dad.
Don't look. Don't let the hound dog see you.
Too late, Dad.
He's seen me.
You'll be good, Floyd.
He's seen me, Dad.
>> [laughter] >> Where did the chicken go?
Now, Floyd, settle down.
Don't scare the little one as this is his first first time out.
His mate's first, second, and third times out were like uh 10 s between 5 and 20 s.
But, Henry's down there in the box.
Floyd.
There he's going into that Oh, there he is.
Floyd, enough.
Don't be silly.
I know the young one's excites you, but don't be silly.
Yes.
Okay.
This is the young one. I haven't seen the other one come out of that box yet.
It doesn't mean he hasn't, but I don't think he will.
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