7 Take-Outs From Tucker Carlson Down Under

Commentary Tucker Carlson, in a blast of raucous energy, has been ripping through Australia, starting his tear in the humid tropics of Cairns and rolling down to the brisk streets of Melbourne. In Sydney, he commandeered the ICC Darling Harbour stage, recently vacated by Jerry Seinfeld. The queues to catch Tucker Carlson outstripped those for Mr. Seinfeld, and his barbs were so sharp they nearly nicked the crown from the comedy king himself—both giants clashing in their own coliseums. Through a storm of words, Mr. Carlson outlined certain observations. Here’s a slice of his tour. 1. The Australian Vernacular Mr. Carlson appears to have fallen head over heels for the Australian lexicon, revelling particularly in the locals’ penchant for lobbing the most scandalous swear words as terms of deepest affection—a practice he and Mr. Seinfeld found equally amusing....