Question about Letter #96

[rs691919]

From letter #96:

Pubs manage their business better than bursars: upon my word, I don't think the latter gentry would even hold down a Kiwi job in the R.A.F!


Does anyone know what the "Kiwi job" might refer to?

[Ithrynluin]

A job held by a New Zealander?

Other than that, I've no idea. :D

[Aulë]

Perhaps a job in the airforce that doesn't require any flying? (Since kiwis are flightless birds).

[Eledhwen]

No, no, no, it's got nothing to do with New Zealanders! Everyone knows that the best boot blacking for bulling your military boots' toe caps to a high shine is the one brand-named Kiwi.

[rs691919]

No, no, no, it's got nothing to do with New Zealanders! Everyone knows that the best boot blacking for bulling your military boots' toe caps to a high shine is the one brand-named Kiwi.

Thank you! It was driving me nuts after reading the letter. I didn't think it had anything to do with New Zealand.