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Posted by ElectricWhite on 28-12-2018 at 20:10:

American explains Australia

I was wandering around YouTube when I came across a video called, "American explains Australia to Americans". As I watched, I realized I was woefully ignorant (yes, you read right -- I was woefully ignorant) of our friends Down Under! Eek6
Once I had finished viewing, I believe I have been greatly enriched about the that wonderful continent and its citizens! Wave1 whoo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pdTzAo3gNA

Question So, what do y'all think?

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Posted by KT1972 on 28-12-2018 at 20:24:

Ok, not being Aussie I can't really comment on his accuracy, if anyone from Australia would like to weigh in, I would be very interested in their opinion.

I'd also be interested in what this particular American would make of the UK....

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Posted by Katblu42 on 29-12-2018 at 03:34:

Not a bad effort. He's fairly accurate, while still having a couple of tongue-in-cheek comments thrown in. I like some of the pics he's used too.
That last point in the video (the bit before the "get stuffed" slide) is an important PSA!

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Posted by Daniella T on 29-12-2018 at 14:04:

I went to Australia as an exchange student in the 80s, and joined a group of American and Italian students for orientation and the тАЬend of stay campтАЭ (I was the only Greek). It was hilarious, we went through the misconceptions we had about Australia before going there, plus the linguistic challenges (eg, using the word тАЬrubberтАЭ for eraser, etc). Lol

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Posted by ElectricWhite on 29-12-2018 at 22:20:

I think this would be a good place to throw something else in.

My dad used to say that, when he was in the navy, combat didn't frighten him. However, when the ship's Navajo Code Talkers got into drinking contests with Aussies... watchout

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