<P> `` Shrimp on the barbie '' is an often - quoted phrase that originated in a series of television advertisements by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan from 1984 through to 1990 . The actual quote spoken by Hogan is `` I 'll slip an extra shrimp on the barbie for you '' , and the actual slogan of the ad was `` Come and say G'day '' . It has since been used , along with some variations , to make reference to Australia in popular culture . </P>
<P> `` Shrimp on the barbie '' is an often - quoted phrase that originated in a series of television advertisements by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan from 1984 through to 1990 . The actual quote spoken by Hogan is `` I 'll slip an extra shrimp on the barbie for you '' , and the actual slogan of the ad was `` Come and say G'day '' . It has since been used , along with some variations , to make reference to Australia in popular culture . </P>
where did throw another shrimp on the barbie come from
where did throw another shrimp on the barbie come from
a series of television advertisements by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan from 1984 through to 1990
a series of television advertisements by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan from 1984 through to 1990