Well why not, we have forums on everything else here
I guess the inspiration for this thread came from a recent momentous moment in Australian History
You need to read the fine details and press reports and international reaction and comments here:-
SatireWire | Australia Gets Drunk, Wakes Up in North Atlantic
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Quote:
Hawaii governor Ben Cayetano.
"They were very friendly — they always seem friendly — but they refused to go around unless we answered their questions. But the questions were impossible.
'Who is Ian Thorpe?
Do you have any Tim Tams?
What day is Australia Day?'"
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But given that we are apart of this planet; we are sick of being ignored (especially since our recent move)
We fight all USA's wars for them.
Who knows that?
All our defense expenditure is spent on crappy USA second-hand planes and helicopters etc
(We are still laughing about the helicopters the US sold to the Oz Navy that won't fly over water- good one guys)
Quote:
The $1.1 billion project has become emblematic of Defence's mismanagement of its procurement budget.
Eleven of the maritime aircraft - to operate off the Anzac frigates and equipped with anti-submarine weapons and surveillance technology - were bought in a contract signed in the early years of the Howard Government. Using Vietnam War-era air frames and custom-built
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Defeat for Nelson as navy sticks to Seasprite - National - smh.com.au
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What the hell is Fall?
The time of year when the leaves fall?
The leaves fall all year here; bark too.
So vitamin D deficiency only happens in Northern latitudes ( see Vit D thread)
No. . it is high latitudes north and south.
Why is the globe the wrong way up?
Australia should be at the top.
(Bets are being taken now about the reversal of the poles)
And What is it with American Football?
They look like sumo wrestlers with all their protective gear.
The wimps need some serious Rugby, Union or Ozzie Rules.
See what a little eye gouging can do to slow up the opposition..
So Americans can't understand Cricket.
Is it our fault that 50% of you have below average intelligence?
So, we are the only county to eat it's coat of arms.
That is a matter for national pride.
ETC ETC
I leave it to my compatriots to help me here with this fascinating cultural interchange and experiment.
As I started the thread I get to choose the rules.
Which are
Any thread has to have a link to Australia (however tenuous).
Preferably it should be amusing, entertaing ,but a good rant (from Ozzies only) is OK
Wiki makes a few staid suggestions
- # 1 Etymology
- # 2 History
- # 3 Politics
- # 4 States and territories
- # 5 Foreign relations and the military
- # 6 Geography
- # 7 Flora and fauna
- # 8 Economy
- # 9 Demography
- # 10 Culture
But I think we can do better than that.
Spot quizzes may appear on other threads to make sure you are awake.
As America now owns all our biscuit
(Yes biscuit, the proper name for "cookie")factories questions like
What are Tim Tams?
or
What are Saos?
or
maybe the environmentally significant-
What is a nappy?
or
What is the most famous river-boat race in Australia?
or
Who gave Dame Edna her "Dame-ship"
or
Who is the head of the Australian Government? (See, if you said "Howard" you would be wrong)
might suddenly appear; be warned!
