@areyouevengreek: 37 years ago, on 9th August 1989, Acropolis Now hit Australian television, and for a generation of migrant kids like me, something changed. Growing up, we were called “wogs”. And when migrants appeared on Australian TV, we were often the stereotype, the funny accent, or someone else’s version of us. Then came Acropolis Now. Suddenly, we weren’t just the punchline. We were telling the joke. Nick Giannopoulos, George Kapiniaris, Mary Coustas, Simon Palomares and the incredible cast and creatives behind the show were pioneers of what became known as “wog comedy” in Australia. They took the migrant experience, the accents, the parents, the food, the traditions, the culture clashes and the madness of growing up between two cultures, and made it ours. Acropolis Now didn’t just make us laugh. It helped change the way multicultural Australia was represented on our screens and made so many of us feel seen. So to Nick, George, Mary, Simon and everyone who brought Acropolis Now to life, thank you for being pioneers. ❤️ 37 years later, we’re STILL quoting it. And seriously... can somebody PLEASE get Acropolis Now streaming so a whole new generation can discover it?! 🇬🇷🇦🇺 👇 What’s your favourite Acropolis Now scene or line? #acropolisnow #greekaustralian

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