Nicole Kidman Does A Mean Didgeridoo

Things are getting pretty damn desperate over at Camp Kidman. Taking any and every last minute pot shot to promote her film “Australia,” Nicole Kidman turned up with Hugh Jackman on German TV show Wetten, dass . . ? and was easily coaxed into playing the didgeridoo, although her frail playing left a lot to be desired.

Hugh Jackman, cajoled along by the merriment, tried posing on one leg as Aboriginal actor David Gulpilil did in the movie, whilst trying to dance to Kidman’s didgeridoo playing. Not an easy task but necessary to salvage a sinking ship named “Australia.”

It appears that Kidman’s inadvertent actions have infuriated Aboriginal groups and caused an uproar amongst tribal elders. Aboriginal folklore deems that women shouldn’t touch a didgeridoo let alone play one as it could result in them becoming infertile. Oh the sheer irony, not even touching that one.

This latest fracas has caused outrage in Australia mainly due to the fact that Kidman seems to have learnt nothing about Aboriginal customs during filming of “Australia” which is odd particularly as there were many Aborigines working within cast and crew as well as the film’s themes covering some Aboriginal issues.

Kidman made a previous gaffe at the New York premiere of “Australia,” when a reporter asked her which tourist attractions she would suggest to travellers whilst visiting Australia, to which she replied “Sorry, my head’s spinning.” Nice. See post here.

This latest round of bad publicity seems to be a recurring theme of late with Kidman not being able to so much as dip her toe into the media stratosphere without criticism being hurled her way.