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[bitbydeath]

Rise up lights - say it fast
You are now Australian

Boys light up!

 

[bitbydeath]

That Yahoo Serious singlehandedly gave all of the Koalas Chlamydia

Good times don’t come cheap.

 

[bitbydeath]

I learned recently it rains spiders there.

It used to be cats and dogs but they lost the great spider war.

 

[bitbydeath]

I heard that eshays are the backbone of the country and an invaluable human resource.

Darwin awards wouldn’t be the same without them.

 

[bitbydeath]

The police have a lot less authority in comparison to police in the UK and US, and it takes a very high bar regarding evidence and/or suspicion of threat before they can raid someone's property.

I was watching a documentary about some notorious gangster in Australia. It seemed like despite it being common knowledge that the guy was a crook in possession of firearms and was probably killing people on his property, the police appeared powerless to do anything about it. To contrast - here in the US the police could have obtained a warrant within an hour then drove a bulldozer through the guy's house if they were so inclined.

The events of the documentary appeared to take place in the 80's or 90's. Was wondering if this is still the case. Or if it was never the case and I was just too high while I was watching it.

Can’t say I know, but I do recommend watching Underbelly which goes through a number of real life crimes and how police acted. (Season 1 is the best)

 

[Rockondevil]

There are huge spiders and scorpions everywhere.

Plenty of spiders. Though I've never seen a scorpion in my time, but Google tells me they exist here.
We do get Giant Centipedes though which I've seen plenty of. I don't believe they're fatal to humans, but their bite can cause pain for days.

Not as terrifying as a camel spider I saw in the middle east though.

kangoroos

Absolutely everywhere if you leave a metro area. The further rural you go the more they multiply.
Many will tell you they are ripped and massive. This is somewhat true as the Big Reds can get quite large as everyone has seen. The more common Eastern/Western Greys are quite small in comparison.

They grill shrimp a fuck ton

We don't even call it shrimp, we call them prawns. While they can be eaten throughout the year, it's generally Christmas and Easter that is popular for them.

Of the top 10 most venomous snakes on the Earth around 7 are from the Australian mainland. Same with multiple poisonous spider species crawling up that ass. This is why I admire Australian babes so much, how do these women hold it together in a country where everything is out to gecha? And don't @ me about these cliches being overblown as even kangaroos have been known to kill people.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiH-MeS-qH-AhXHMMAKHXTfAwsQFnoECCsQAQ&url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kangaroo-kills-man-rare-fatal-attack-australia/&usg=AOvVaw2irtkSTCAgMq3PSk5lln8_

It's true that we do, but I'm not sure if I'd rather them or have a like a bear or coyote after me.
We're pretty stocked up on the anti-venom. There's been I think 1 death in the last 40 or so years from a spider bite and like 2 snake bite deaths a year.

I hear they're kind of similar to Americans because of their history as a British colony. I don't know how true that is though.

I've visited quite a bit of Europe and America and a little of the UAE, Thailand and Fiji. I can confirm Australia definitely is more like America than anywhere else.
Not many people believe me but our McDonald's to population ratio is very similar.

We're basically a slower at adopting, younger America. Though with less freedom.

Big AF insects. Probably why I'll never visit. This thread and Australia.

Insects are my biggest fear when they come at me. I won't lie, there are times when a cicada or a huge grasshopper will come fuck you up.

 

[ReBurn]

Are you guys gonna get wiped out by that tropical cyclone? I hope not.

 

[FunkMiller]

I've visited quite a bit of Europe and America and a little of the UAE, Thailand and Fiji. I can confirm Australia definitely is more like America than anywhere else.

Still more British than American, for me. There's a lot of American stuff, but the culture still feels more pommy. Depending on where you are, I guess. Sydney CBD certainly feels a lot like London, whereas if you're somewhere like Rockhampton, that definitely feels more yank.

 

[PSYGN]

Kongaroos are real but the Australian government is hiding the truth

 

[Joramun]

Kongaroos are real but the Australian government is hiding the truth

That is terrifying lol

 

[TaylorSwiftFan]

They're all massive racists

Especially the Aboriginals.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Can’t say I know, but I do recommend watching Underbelly which goes through a number of real life crimes and how police acted. (Season 1 is the best)

Fun fact I grew up around Thorneycroft's area and knew him; he was one of the first witnesses to turn on gangland killer Williams and was briefly in this show stealing/driving a getaway car for them that had a flat battery. In and out of Turana juvie and rolled me with 2 of his mates for a Raiders jacket my sister from the USA bought me. I didn't even like Raiders but at that time hoods would roll you and rip up such jackets for fun. I knew better than to fight back against a teen that used to stab kids with scissors and steal cars to play crash up derby at our local cricket ground. Dude was always a complete loser in life and never wanted to change at all. We still joke about him at friends piss ups these days.

 

[Lord Panda]

Especially the Aboriginals.

Funny you mention that, but I've had my fair share of racist attacks from the First Nations folks here.

And yes, where I live we're surrounded by foxes, kangaroos, feral cats and last year I almost stepped on a snake but luckily my dog pulled me out of the way (all praise Lord Labrakim).

 

[AlteredForms]

Funny you mention that, but I've had my fair share of racist attacks from the First Nations folks here.

And yes, where I live we're surrounded by foxes, kangaroos, feral cats and last year I almost stepped on a snake but luckily my dog pulled me out of the way (all praise Lord Labrakim).

Why is that dog wearing a hijab?

 

[Lord Panda]

Why is that dog wearing a hijab?

All Australian dogs wear hijabs

 

[ScHlAuChi]

That women glow and men plunder!

 

[bitbydeath]

All Australian dogs wear hijabs

Female dogs wear shijabs

 

[bitbydeath]

That women glow and men plunder!

I see no lies here.

 

[BlackTron]

kangoroos

I came in here to say this.

They grill shrimp a fuck ton

This guy has been watching Outback Steakhouse commercials for his whole life

 

[LimanimaPT]

There are 1000 animals that can kill you.
You can't take a dive in the ocean and come back to tell the story.

 

[Ammogeddon]

They still burn witches and refer to it as throwing slags on the barbie, that’s fucked up.

 

[Mossybrew]

It's chock full of hot lonely MILFs.

 

[BlakeofT]

As I understand it, Australians speak slightly different language than what I consider English. For example, "Foster's" is Australian for beer.

 

[Lunarorbit]

That platypus' claws are poisonous

 

[Brian Fellows]

I watch Australian Survivor so OBVIOUSLY I know all there is to know about Australia.

 

[bitbydeath]

There are 1000 animals that can kill you.
You can't take a dive in the ocean and come back to tell the story.

Number four will surprise you!

 

[bitbydeath]

They still burn witches and refer to it as throwing slags on the barbie, that’s fucked up.

It’s either that or we export them, like our shitty fosters beer.

 

[bitbydeath]

It's chock full of hot lonely MILFs.

Especially at Kings Cross in Sydney.

 

[bitbydeath]

As I understand it, Australians speak slightly different language than what I consider English. For example, "Foster's" is Australian for beer.

Thought it translated to piss?

 

[bitbydeath]

That platypus' claws are poisonous

I would still be more wary of the drop bears.
Did you know they eat brains?

 

[bitbydeath]

I watch Australian Survivor so OBVIOUSLY I know all there is to know about Australia.

I shall inform the prime minister.

 

[Nobody_Important]

Emu are basically demigods.


Also well cooked shrimp off a barbecue are basically a weapon of psychological warfare.