Ask an Aussie anything! - General

The thread where non Australians ask questions about Australia. No dumb questions will be answered. Any Australian here can answer if I don't answer. (Will answer questions in several hours, I need to sleep.)

Hows the internet over there?

Is all the wild life as dangerous as they say?

[QUOTE=deckief;43572013]Hows the internet over there?[/QUOTE] Absolutely dreadful, 3mbps DL 0.8mbps up 200gb/mo = 100$ [editline]18th January 2014[/editline] [QUOTE=FiveEyes;43572037]Is all the wild life as dangerous as they say?[/QUOTE] No [editline]18th January 2014[/editline] 7000th POST WOOWEE [editline]18th January 2014[/editline] I just realised he's supposed to answer these whoops [editline]18th January 2014[/editline] Oh wait I can

Describe your ideal colonoscopy

If a pasty white English couple come over to Australia during the Winter and spend time on the beach, will you laugh at us?

What foreign accents do you like? Are there a couple of places lots of Australians vacation to in particular? What/where are the Australian equivalents of rednecks, and what do they do? What 'English' words have you learned that surprised you, that aren't really used in Australia.

[QUOTE=cyclocius;43572673]If a pasty white English couple come over to Australia during the Winter and spend time on the beach, will you laugh at us?[/QUOTE] No. At least, I'm pretty sure not. I don't laugh at pasty white couples. So I'm pretty sure others wont as well. Even in [B]winter.[/B]

[QUOTE=munky91;43572720]What foreign accents do you like?[/QUOTE] Personally I like Russian and German accents. [QUOTE=munky91;43572720]Are there a couple of places lots of Australians vacation to in particular?[/QUOTE] Thailand and Fiji. People go elsewhere, too, but I think those are the most popular. [QUOTE=munky91;43572720]What/where are the Australian equivalents of rednecks, and what do they do?[/QUOTE] Bogans/Yobbos. They seem to be more common in the more 'outback' regions, though you can find them everywhere. Pretty much they're loud(er), (more) drunk, dress poorly, and are really into football (not soccer). Not to say that everyone into football is a bogan, but from my experience football events are packed with them. [QUOTE=munky91;43572720]What 'English' words have you learned that surprised you, that aren't really used in Australia.[/QUOTE] Learning that Autumn is called 'Fall' in the US was surprising, to me. Also that a chemist is called a 'drug store', particularly because when someone says "drugs" over here, they're usually referring to the illicit ones. Oh, and also the school system. Like how primary school is 'elementary school' etc.

how are babies born

How many shrimps have you thrown on the barbie?

[QUOTE=SenhorCreeper;43574755]how are babies born[/QUOTE] Uh...? They are born the same way as any other baby?

do you get used to the blood rushing to your head from being upside down

[QUOTE=Riller;43575376]How many shrimps have you thrown on the barbie?[/QUOTE] Not many, I like mine boiled. [editline]18th January 2014[/editline] they're called prawns ya dickhead

[QUOTE=ChronoBlade;43575391]Uh...? They are born the same way as any other baby?[/QUOTE] that was a Rhetorical question

[QUOTE=CanadianBill;43575425]do you get used to the blood rushing to your head from being upside down[/QUOTE] Do you?

I can answer some questions now that I'm awake

[QUOTE=SenhorCreeper;43574755]how are babies born[/QUOTE] through kangaroos out their pouch ofc

[QUOTE=ChronoBlade;43575391]Uh...? They are born the same way as any other baby?[/QUOTE] No, while they develop, they fend off multiple poisonous spiders that occur naturally in every Australian. Afterwards, they continue to form until they must conquer the 4 unholy mini kangaroos that reside in every Australian's womb. Finally, they escape into the real world after the doctors finish destroying the Birthing Crocodile Queen who is attracted to Australian births. All while upside down, of course.

Does everyone look like Saxton Hale and/or Steve Erwin?

[QUOTE=Jesus Crits;43576180]Does everyone look like Saxton Hale and/or Steve Erwin?[/QUOTE] No, sorry, we aren't infused with australium either. It's a shame really. :v:

Do you ride giants spiders when you go to work?

[QUOTE=mikester112;43576530]Do you ride giants spiders when you go to work?[/QUOTE] Only if you're afraid to ride the giant snakes.

I haven't seen anyone riding one lately so I presume they passed the law on using spiders as transport. It's cruel to the spiders you know.

¿pɐǝɹ oʇ noʎ ɹoɟ ɹǝᴉsɐǝ sᴉɥʇ sᴉ in all seriousness though, how hot can it really get over there?

I don't consider it a dumb question, but are you less jumpy at the sight of nasty insects than normal people?

Is the wildlife really as dangerous as people say?

[QUOTE=Gen. Crumpets;43576941]¿pɐǝɹ oʇ noʎ ɹoɟ ɹǝᴉsɐǝ sᴉɥʇ sᴉ in all seriousness though, how hot can it really get over there?[/QUOTE] sǝʎ Depends on the state/territory, but it can get over 40 degrees Celsius / ~104 Fahrenheit. I haven't seen it get [I]much[/I] hotter than 45 (yesterday was 44), but I live in Victoria which tends to be cooler than, say, Queensland or Northern Territory. [QUOTE=Bat-shit;43576978]I don't consider it a dumb question, but are you less jumpy at the sight of nasty insects than normal people?[/QUOTE] I personally don't jump when I see insects/spiders, but I know a hell of a lot of people who do. [QUOTE=BlindSniper17;43577133]Is the wildlife really as dangerous as people say?[/QUOTE] In my opinion, probably not. I haven't come across anything more dangerous than white-tails, but again, I live in Victoria. All the nasty shit is apparently further north.

Which way does the water spin when you flush your toilet?

how many crocodiles do you own?