Why was it named that way?

Question

im talking abnout the out back..

its is out,,.? but what is it the back off?

shouldnt it be called the far out?

who do i talk to to get this changed? whos is charge these days?

Answer 1

R U BORED 2 DEATH

Answer 2

cos it is out the back of every bloody place

Answer 3

Try the blue pills.

Answer 4

originally "out back of bourke"

now means anywhere beyond the black stump.... ;)

Bourke is a country town which is considered the gateway to the outback, along with other towns like longreach, etc

Basically implies the middle of nowhere

Answer 5

"Up back" was a less attractive name.

Answer 6

Outback as in out back in the backyard, far out back..

You cant get this changed, who do you think you are? Kevin Rudd. Give up.

Answer 7

Ay it's down under mate!

You're right. The dark side of the moon should be called the out back.

If you start a petition I'll sign it.

Answer 8

Because it is out back of the black stump.

Answer 9

Anything that has to do with the back of something, you need to speak to a Greek. lol

Answer 10

I doubt that you would be able to change it- try changing the name of the planet instead and see where that gets you!