I’m now reminded that the term ‘knockout game’ is an import of recent times, what you are hearing about is something that has always been known as king-hit in Australia. I think the increase is due to steroid use by young men, mixed with heavy drinking and late closing times for bars and hotels.
Sad isn’t it? I am planning to write a couple of my friends in your neck of the woods and ask what they have heard.
Roids and drink, lovely combination for anyone!
RE Knock-out Game:
Ours is more of a result of racist, feral Negroes attacking mostly elderly white folks, and feeling that they have a free reign to do so because a particular political situation that has been in effect since Jan 2009.