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I think that you're being completely and utterly sarcastic.
I imagine the "average" Australian probably isn't that much different than the "average" American, whatever that's supposed to mean.

Well of course not exactly. Everyone has a local variation. Having an "average" American is a bit sillier than having an "average" Australian, though, because America is a bit larger.

Yep.

what-the wrote:

Australia is boring. I know because I live there. If you want to see vast amounts of nothing and do nothing then it might not be boring. Also the government is basically communist but it likes you to think otherwise.

Well, I live in Australia and it isn't exactly boring.

Certainly the lower population in a larger area of land makes it kind of backwards sometimes, but it's nice in some ways.

I won't make a comment on the government 

what-the wrote:

Australia is boring. I know because I live there. If you want to see vast amounts of nothing and do nothing then it might not be boring. Also the government is basically communist but it likes you to think otherwise.

OMG I LOVE BORING

don't forget the thongs!

Well
I've only met one Aussie in my whole life
and he just so happens to be marrying my mother!

when he saw my dogs
he started laughing his head off
and I'm like WHAT THE-

anyway
that kind of changed my perception on Aussies a little bit so I can't really comment

My mom's from Australia

Garr8 wrote:

I love Australia one of my favorite countries right up there with Scotland!

When it comes to Australia, I usually think of aboriginals, Crocodile Hunter, and didgeridoos.

I think of Cassiedragon.

Agentpieface wrote:

Wickimen wrote:

My mom's from Australia

cool story sis

I thought that was for when a story was long bro

Is it true that there's no military in Australia? 

KalinaStar wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

So I've just come back from hunting crocs and I've been wondering what you guys first think of when you think about Australia.

Recently at school I've been learning about Australian images and stuff.

So what would you consider to be the "average" Australian?

How do you think movies and other things have altered/created this image?

I'll have to go soon, I have to go surfing while the waves are still high.

I'm kidding about the crocs and surfing ok? I do bodyboard a bit though.

This belongs in RaP because its discussing how movies and stuff have created/altered the Australian image.

Way to attract my attention! 

@banana: OMG RLY?!

Well, considering the media, people seem think that the average Australian:

1. Eats Vegemite 24/7.
2. Is always saying 'Put another shrimp on the barbie!'
3. Plays the didgeridoo.

I'm not Australian (though I wish I were) but I know for a fact that not all Australians like/eat Vegemite, they don't really say 'Put another shrimp on the barbie!' all that much, and only Aboriginals typically play the didgeridoo.

It must be annoying to have all those stereotypes.

Yes
he proceeded to accidentally drive us to the united states
and I have never forgiven him for the half hour it took to get past border patrol without passports
:<
I think I should add that he also did nothing to refute any of the stereotypes
he laughed at the dogs then proceeded to tell me "good day"
mentioned how he saw a squirrel outside and how amazing that was
and proceeded to tell me about how occasionally a rattlesnake will come into town
and since this species in particular is endangered they can't kill it
and since they're in the middle of nowhere (his words!)
it takes animal control 3 days to arrive
so he goes and gets it

canada has a lot of stereotypes too, eh?

Last edited by bananaman114 (2012-04-21 23:41:26)

what-the wrote:

Australia is boring. I know because I live there. If you want to see vast amounts of nothing and do nothing then it might not be boring. Also the government is basically communist but it likes you to think otherwise.

I completely agree! We are living under a non elected government. Julia Gillard is just a puppet for the labour party.