Vegemite on the Socceroos' menu

@JudyEv (386763)

Rockingham, Australia

June 23, 2026 2:21am CST

Many myLotters are interested in the FA Cup and some are avidly watching the progress of their favourite teams. Australia’s Socceroos are competing, and they are dividing their non-playing time between the luxury Claremont Country Club in Berkeley and the Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club. The chef made an interesting comment about how he gauges whether his meals are meeting with the team’s approval. Firstly, if they eat up their dinners, then they’re enjoying the food. Secondly, he regularly checks the level of the Vegemite. The less Vegemite eaten, the happier he feels that his meals are being relished. Vegemite seems to be an acquired taste but many of my generation virtually grew up on it. This thick, dark brown spread is made of leftover brewers’ yeast extract and is similar to the British Marmite. It has a strong, salty flavour and is high in B vitamins. We often have it on toast for breakfast.

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@Fleura (36146)

• United Kingdom

23 Jun

I can't hear the word Vegemite without remembering that Men at Work song, 'Down Under'

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@Fleura (36146)

• United Kingdom

23 Jun

@MarieCoyle The thing was that at the time I had never heard of Vegemite and I couldn't quite catch the lyrics so it was years before I understood what the song actually said!

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@MarieCoyle (61949)

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23 Jun

Me,either. “And he just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwich!”

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@MarieCoyle (61949)

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23 Jun

@Fleura I had a cousin who lived in Australia for awhile, I asked him. I didn’t know, either!

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@teamfreak16 (45402)

• Denver, Colorado

23 Jun

And forever immortalized in a Men at Work hit!

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

Yes, that's true. And I think there might still be a dispute as to whether it's 'chunda' or 'thunder' in the lyrics.

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@Fleura (36146)

• United Kingdom

24 Jun

@JudyEv Apparently it seems to be chunder when I looked it up.

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@teamfreak16 (45402)

• Denver, Colorado

24 Jun

@JudyEv - I always heard it as "thunder." But I hear lots of things possibly "wrong."

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@snowy22315 (211959)

• United States

23 Jun

Different strokes for different folks I tasted it once, and thought it was vile.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

Fair enough. I can understand people not liking it but 'vile' is a bit strong.

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@LeaPea2417 (39978)

• Toccoa, Georgia

23 Jun

I have heard of it. Would like to try it sometime.

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@Fleura (36146)

• United Kingdom

24 Jun

@JudyEv You basically have to spread it on buttered bread and then essentially scrape it off again - at least that's the case with Marmite. Kind of like homeopathic sandwiches

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jun

@Fleura That's a good description. Spread it on then take most of it off.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

Some spread it too thickly and then it's much too strong and not very nice.

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@xFiacre (15222)

• Ireland

23 Jun

@JudyEv An excellent substance it is.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

Oh wow! Someone who likes Vegemite!!

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

@MarieCoyle We were able to find it in Ireland and England too.

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@MarieCoyle (61949)

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24 Jun

My Dad liked vegemite sometimes. I thought it had a strange taste, but it's not bad. We can buy it at several stores here.

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@Ineeddentures (45676)

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24 Jun

Yuck And Marmite Yuck

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

I'm a bit surprised you don't like Marmite either.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

@Ineeddentures I won't mention custard then.

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@Ineeddentures (45676)

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26 Jun

@JudyEv A think brown spread that looks like a loose stool Yuck

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@AmbiePam (125470)

• United States

23 Jun

Vegemite has always had a reputation here. We don’t normally hear good things about it.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

I guess it's an acquired taste.

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@shaggin (74982)

• United States

24 Jun

I have heard you mention it a lot but have never seen it in person let along been able to taste any.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

It is probably quite salty when you first taste it and some people spread it too thickly which puts them off.

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@wolfgirl569 (139537)

• Marion, Ohio

23 Jun

I have never tasted it

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

It probably isn't easy to find there.

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@Shiva49 (28726)

• Singapore

23 Jun

I have not found it on the shelves of supermarket I frequent. The name is familiar and I might have tasted it. I will look out for it.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

I can't remember if we had it in Singapore or not.

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@Ronrybs (21585)

• London, England

23 Jun

A simple test and I am sure he's right! I just got myself a fresh jar of Marmite, so I am good for a month or two

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

The first thing I did when getting off the school-bus at home was to have some bread and Vegemite. lol

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@Ronrybs (21585)

• London, England

26 Jun

@JudyEv I like to have a Marmite sarnie in the afternoon, with a strong cuppa

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@Kandae11 (57173)

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23 Jun

I remember marmite way back on my childhood.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

It's quite similar to Marmite but I prefer Vegemite.

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@porwest (113641)

• United States

23 Jun

Consider that here, if it weren't for Men at Work, Americans would have no idea about Vegemite. It does not sound appealing at all.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

Yes, Men at Work spread the word, didn't they? It seems to be one of those things that you either love or hate.

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@Wrexxo (5877)

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23 Jun

Thanks for shedding some light on Vegemite..never heard it before. We learn something new everyday

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

Most Australians love it but not all.

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@Orson_Kart (8580)

• United Kingdom

23 Jun

I’ve never tried Vegemite, but as I don’t like Marmite, then I’m sure I won’t like it either. As for toast; the Socceroos need to up their game, or they will be toast.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

Quite possibly you wouldn't like it. Yes, the Socceroos came unstuck somewhere. Hopefullly they'll do better against Paraquay.

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@Juliaacv (57194)

• Canada

23 Jun

The vitamin B in it makes it sound healthy, I am not sure about the salty flavour, especially early in the day. For the life of me I cannot begin to wrap my head around the texture of it let alone the taste. I has to be good if so many enjoy it.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

I guess it's an acquired taste and it is certainly salty.

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@sol_cee (39071)

• Philippines

23 Jun

The Vegemite test is pretty funny!

It sounds like the chef knows exactly what he's doing. I've always heard that Vegemite is an acquired taste, but Australians seem to be very loyal to it!

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun

We always had bread and Vegemite when we got home from school. lol

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@LindaOHio (223762)

• United States

26 Jun

I don't think I would care for Vegemite or Marmite.

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@JudyEv (386763)

• Rockingham, Australia

27 Jun

It's certainly an acquired taste.

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