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Cozyhut3 · 2012-07-15 21:40:13

Maki-Tak wrote:
I don't think you have to look very hard to find stereotypes about any country.

OK, now I'm curious. What do you Aussies and Brits think of us Americans? I don't mean to get off topic, but... I want to find out. tongue And then we'll get back on topic. tongue

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jji7skyline · 2012-07-15 21:54:12

imnotbob wrote:
G0D_M0D3 wrote:
Here's what I see in movies:

G'dday, mate, I'm an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian, so I have an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian accent. Wanna hunt some dingos, mate? I love eatin' crocs, they be mighty tasty, mate. Wanna go wrestle some, mate? While I'm gone, put another shrimp on the Barbie, mate.

In books:

You can't tell if someone is from Australia unless it says so.

My view:

Just a normal person that lives in a country that's also a continent, which isn't weird at all.
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I agree

Definitely. Maybe...

Americans? Don't take offence, this isn't what I think of Americans, just what many movies portray you as, especially british films tongue

All talk with a American accent (to put it nicely)
Eat hot dogs and other things, and lots of it (resulting in obesity)
All drive muscle cars and don't care a bit about oil running out (I don't mind this bit)
Support the beating up of any other nationality (especially on comedy shows)
Arrogant (much)

Cozyhut3 · 2012-07-16 09:36:08

...wow. I'm really eager to get back on topic now! tongue Thanks for telling me, jji7skyline. I find that quite intolerable and I'm sure Australians feel the same way with their current portrayal. sad

SeptimusHeap · 2012-07-16 10:06:57

jji7skyline wrote:
imnotbob wrote:
G0D_M0D3 wrote:
Here's what I see in movies:

G'dday, mate, I'm an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian, so I have an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian accent. Wanna hunt some dingos, mate? I love eatin' crocs, they be mighty tasty, mate. Wanna go wrestle some, mate? While I'm gone, put another shrimp on the Barbie, mate.

In books:

You can't tell if someone is from Australia unless it says so.

My view:

Just a normal person that lives in a country that's also a continent, which isn't weird at all.
Fixed
I agree
Definitely. Maybe...

Americans? Don't take offence, this isn't what I think of Americans, just what many movies portray you as, especially british films

All talk with a American accent (to put it nicely) What accent
Eat hot dogs and other things, and lots of it (resulting in obesity) Not too many obese people in my part of the country...
All drive muscle cars and don't care a bit about oil running out (I don't mind this bit) I wish.
Support the beating up of any other nationality (especially on comedy shows) what?
Arrogant (much) Eh, again, not in my part of the country.

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KalinaStar · 2012-07-16 15:11:21

jji7skyline wrote:
KalinaStar wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:

I've been there with the school once. It's nice, lots and lots of koalas, although I think I told you this already on Skype
Yes you have

Saving up money to go to Australia, already have $1,800!
That's enough for a return plane ticket surely?

And yes, let's leave out the political stuff. Keep it friendly.

I think it's enough for a round trip (I took tax into account) and maybe a night at a hotel, or a day of car rental. There are still a lot of other expenses I have to take into account, though. hmm

imnotbob · 2012-07-16 15:53:45

jji7skyline wrote:
imnotbob wrote:
G0D_M0D3 wrote:
Here's what I see in movies:

G'dday, mate, I'm an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian, so I have an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian accent. Wanna hunt some dingos, mate? I love eatin' crocs, they be mighty tasty, mate. Wanna go wrestle some, mate? While I'm gone, put another shrimp on the Barbie, mate.

In books:

You can't tell if someone is from Australia unless it says so.

My view:

Just a normal person that lives in a country that's also a continent, which isn't weird at all.
Fixed
I agree
Definitely. Maybe...

Americans? Don't take offence, this isn't what I think of Americans, just what many movies portray you as, especially british films

All talk with a American accent (to put it nicely) You mean like "WHOOOOOOOAAAAAAAA, DUDE!!!!!"?
Eat hot dogs and other things, and lots of it (resulting in obesity) True. We have fast food to thank for that!!! (confound you and your addicting frosties, Wendy's.)
All drive muscle cars and don't care a bit about oil running out (I don't mind this bit) Yeah I personally freak out when the needle gets close to the "E" =P
Support the beating up of any other nationality (especially on comedy shows)Yup.
Arrogant (much)Eeeehhh, I know some nice people. Some.

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CheeseMunchy · 2012-07-16 16:30:37

jji7skyline wrote:
imnotbob wrote:
G0D_M0D3 wrote:
Here's what I see in movies:

G'dday, mate, I'm an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian, so I have an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian accent. Wanna hunt some dingos, mate? I love eatin' crocs, they be mighty tasty, mate. Wanna go wrestle some, mate? While I'm gone, put another shrimp on the Barbie, mate.

In books:

You can't tell if someone is from Australia unless it says so.

My view:

Just a normal person that lives in a country that's also a continent, which isn't weird at all.
Fixed
I agree
Definitely. Maybe...

Americans? Don't take offence, this isn't what I think of Americans, just what many movies portray you as, especially british films

All talk with a American accent (to put it nicely)
Eat hot dogs and other things, and lots of it (resulting in obesity)
All drive muscle cars and don't care a bit about oil running out (I don't mind this bit)
Support the beating up of any other nationality (especially on comedy shows)
Arrogant (much)

That well describes some Americans. tongue

soupoftomato · 2012-07-16 16:38:50

jji7skyline wrote:
imnotbob wrote:
G0D_M0D3 wrote:
Here's what I see in movies:

G'dday, mate, I'm an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian, so I have an Austraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalian accent. Wanna hunt some dingos, mate? I love eatin' crocs, they be mighty tasty, mate. Wanna go wrestle some, mate? While I'm gone, put another shrimp on the Barbie, mate.

In books:

You can't tell if someone is from Australia unless it says so.

My view:

Just a normal person that lives in a country that's also a continent, which isn't weird at all.
Fixed
I agree
Definitely. Maybe...

Americans? Don't take offence, this isn't what I think of Americans, just what many movies portray you as, especially british films

All talk with a American accent (to put it nicely)
Eat hot dogs and other things, and lots of it (resulting in obesity)
All drive muscle cars and don't care a bit about oil running out (I don't mind this bit)
Support the beating up of any other nationality (especially on comedy shows)
Arrogant (much)

The British people in their media seem to be the arrogant ones.

Beating up of nationalities? Wut. We don't even have a nationality. tongue

Pretty flipping obvious we speak with an American accent. Though I don't know how you could put it offensively. It's not like I can go up to British people, "HAHA YOU'RE ACCENT IS NON-RHOTIC LOSERS!" and offend them.

And regarding food, in my defense, Brazilians enjoy ketchup more.

jji7skyline · 2012-07-16 19:03:48

Like I said, I don't agree with anything in that, except the first one, and not in a bad way (I like the accent tongue ). They're just a stereotype thing the media makes.

Back on topic? wink

Cozyhut3 · 2012-07-16 19:20:59

But I want to know what an American accent sounds like to foreigners! yikes

Just kidding. So... do Australians love shrimp? I mean, Americans are apparently portrayed as having a killer love for hot dogs, and I, for one, can't turn one down... tongue

soupoftomato · 2012-07-16 19:24:26

jji7skyline wrote:
Like I said, I don't agree with anything in that, except the first one, and not in a bad way (I like the accent ). They're just a stereotype thing the media makes.

Back on topic?

We've covered Australia.
If your scared of an animal near where you live, Australia has the version that is ten times worse.

jji7skyline · 2012-07-16 19:25:36

I like prawns, not something we eat everyday though...

15matwal · 2012-07-17 17:56:17

Cozyhut3 wrote:
But I want to know what an American accent sounds like to foreigners!

Just kidding. So... do Australians love shrimp? I mean, Americans are apparently portrayed as having a killer love for hot dogs, and I, for one, can't turn one down...

Prawns are alright, but they aren't seen everywere. I havn't seen a prawn in years, if you don't count the supermarket. I never saw Americans as hotdog lovers to tell you the truith. Us Australians love hotdogs too!

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