A DAME Edna museum could be the catalyst for a bigger tribute to Australian popular culture right here in Wagga. Senior lecturer in English at Charles Sturt University, Dr Mark Macleod, was inspired after reading a The Daily Advertiser article about opening a Dame Edna Everage museum in Wagga."I think it's an absolutely fabulous idea," he said."I can't imagine why it hasn't been thought of earlier."Dr Macleod moved to Wagga in February and has spent the last four months familiarising himself with the city's attractions. "For me, when I read the article (at the weekend), it just clicked for me," he said.He is suggesting that a museum be established with a focus on Dame Edna but then diversify into other areas of popular culture.Dr Macleod has thought of everything from its retro garden, to an array of household appliances, cosmetics and cars.He suggested the museum focus on all elements of popular culture that Dame Edna has satirised, ridiculed or discussed in her previous shows.Dame Edna is known for her ability to find her way around the kitchen and Dr Macleod suggested the museum hold demonstrations from people making her recipes."It's got endless potential for educational visits from schools," he said."This could result in destination tourism ... there would be Americans that would happily to come to Wagga for a glimpse."The next step, according to Dr Macleod, would be to involve individuals with a gift for fundraising and approach corporate sponsors with a business plan."Like Edna herself, this idea has fantastic legs," he said."I am absolutely confident that it is an idea that will capture people's imaginations."