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The ancient sages sincerely believed that on the other side of the earth's disk (yes, there were even more adherents of the "flat Earth theory" two thousand years ago than now) were people, whom they called "antipodes", who also lived on the other side of the Earth. And since they lived on the other side, then their life flowed in a completely different way.
Almost two millennia have passed - and in the 19th century, the nickname "Antipodes" was given to the Australians, simply because they lived completely on the other side of the planet, according to Britons and Americans, of course. However, we must pay tribute to the Aussies - they were not offended by the nickname, but continued to live in their own way, develop their own version of English - and be surprised at unusual traditions in other countries. For example, in America.
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DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
Good to know a rubber is also an eraser in other places too. Lol
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Tracy Wallick 2 years ago
Dude, it's the US, not the Wasteland out of Mad Max. Calm down.
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Cesium 2 years ago
To be fair, bears and mountain lions aren't poisonous and can't be hidden in your house like a spider can
Cat Chat 2 years ago
Plus, they tend to stay out of populated areas, with only a few exceptions. Spiders... not so much.
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Isabelle Lamarque 2 years ago
But they have guns and can easily shoot the bear or mountain lion.. have you tried shooting a spider?! 🤔
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
I'm not getting into my bed and finding a bear (I'm not Goldilocks)
John Topper 2 years ago
Okay if we are comparing nature NO PLACE on the face of the earth is as terrifying as Australia. The spiders can all kill you. The snakes can all kill you. Hell some of the damn jellyfish can kill you. The place is ridiculous.
Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
Add plants to that list. And I'm not talking about death cap mushrooms that you have to ingest. I recently found out about a plant called the Gympie-Gympie that can kill you just by touching it or at the very least cause possibly months of excruciating pain. Ain't Oz grand!
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Valerie Moore 2 years ago
Only some places, you really should worry about the guns and healthcare.
Noname 2 years ago
And poison ivy! I always sympathize with the Europeans visiting New England or Québec who go hiking or camping or to raves, and no one explained the dangers of the foliage in the forest. They are of course freaked out by the nexplicable rash in their privates after relieving themselves in the forest, or on their legs and hands when exploring off trail, and they don't know how to cure it.
Barbara Kayton 2 years ago
Mountain lions and bears generally don’t show up in the suburbs, nor in my house.
I_Imperfect_I 2 years ago
The only reason is I'm okay with American animals is because there not usually INSIDE YOUR HOUSE. while Australia has spiders owning houses on average.
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The Lesbian Knight 2 years ago
But if you have a bear or mountain lion in your house, you're probably going to know. I can't say the same about spiders.
Mark Fuller 2 years ago
It's really confusing as a Brit. And how do they know what to charge YOU, when there's a busy forecourt with a dozen+ vehicles.
Cat Chat 2 years ago
Oops. Think you got the wrong thread. This one is spiders, mountain lions and bears....oh my😱
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Paul Pienkowski 2 years ago
Wolves, coyotes, and THREE types of bear! Grizzly, Black, and Grolar/Pizzly.
Almost sunny 2 years ago
Yeah we gotta keep the doors shut here so the poisonous snake don't come in during summer and breeding season.
Various trends are constantly gaining popularity on TikTok, so it’s almost impossible to keep track of everyone. But what we definitely liked was this particular trend, in which Australians, who at different times happened to live in the USA, share their impressions, and also tell what surprised them the most in the American way of life. You can already find dozens of similar videos on TikTok, so Bored Panda has collected for you the most interesting and unusual opinions from people on the other side of the Earth.
By the way, Australia has long and firmly influenced American culture, not just in the series of films about Mick “Crocodile” Dundee, although I personally, having watched them as a kid long ago, was completely delighted. The fact is that no matter which of the Hollywood blockbusters you look at, in almost every one, one of the starring persons will be a native of Australia. Suffice it to mention the names of Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, the Hemsworth brothers, Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Heath Ledger, Naomi Watts - what can I say, Margot Robbie... Yes, that's right, the person who played one of the symbols of American culture was born in Australia!
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Tucker Cahooter 2 years ago
Go to a fish and chip shop in Oz and you will almost always be asked whether you want plain salt or chicken salt
There is a popular legend that the world map in Australia looks upside down so that Australia and Antarctica are at the top, while Canada and Greenland are at the very bottom, for example. In fact, this is nothing more than a myth, although such a map looks really interesting, and I would definitely hang one in my room.
"The Australian map may seemingly have a strange format, but it's not upside down at all," the Mapshop website claims. "Sure, it's a deviation in convention, an alternative way of looking at the world around us. However, it does not undermine factuality or offer any misrepresentation, as some suggest. Why? Because the more traditional way of representing the world - with north up and south down - is in no way more (or less) valid."
Humanity has been living in Pax Americana for at least half a century from a cultural point of view, but in any case, it is always interesting to read and listen to how you look in the eyes of other people. Especially those as resourceful, straightforward and witty as the Australians. So please feel free to scroll this list to the very end and just enjoy these pearls of wit and observation from the Southern hemisphere. Or maybe add some more in the comments in case you were also born somewhere under the constellation of Southern Cross.
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Paul Pienkowski 2 years ago
...I live in redneckville and our McDonald's does indeed sell frozen coke. I don't think these Aussies have even tried learning about the USA...
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K- THULU 2 years ago
As an Australian, didn't even read this list..... Don't drag us into this US bashing BS.....
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Thank you, Australian Friend, for seeing how not helpful and division-sewing mindless hate-spewing is. I genuinely appreciate your maturity.
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BlueBlazer999 2 years ago
In America, we have what I like to call the vocal minority. Where all the worst stereotypes become the most noticeable, and give everyone a bad reputation. It’s very annoying. Everyone notices the person complaining loudly.
Tracy Sellars 2 years ago
Kids in the US have to learn what to do when someone enters the school to shoot them. Your country is a disgrace.
Load More Replies... I_Imperfect_I 2 years ago (edited)
Wow, I've never seen such a false post. Please never actually take advise from any of these American bashing posts, there all lies.
Aisling Raye 2 years ago
This post is so....wrong. Lol. My best friend moved to the states from Australia when she was in her 20s. I'm going to have to show this to her so we can get a giggle out of it. Maybe I'll drive to her place after work just so I can go through a roundabout or two for the hell of it. Smh
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Why isn't this titled properly? "Bored Panda authors are lazy fúcks who use Facebook tactics to cultivate hatred, ignorance, and spread falsehoods."
Shayne Randlett 2 years ago
This list was not only wildly inaccurate, it got more and more offensive as it went along. The US, like everywhere else, has it's problems, but these aren't them. I'm over the whole "Americans are so stupid" trope. Not because I'm particularly sensitive, but because so often the people judging my country and it's citizens are completely ignorant in their smug complaints.
tuzdayschild 2 years ago
All I can say is you all may want to rethink believing everything you hear.
Heather Batey 2 years ago
This a an excellent example of know don't know what the hell your talking about. The thread makes these people look and sound very ignorant.
Heather Batey 2 years ago
This was a really good example of not knowing what your talking about. This thread makes these people sound very ignorant.
Rodney McKay 2 years ago
Said no Australian ever. BP hits a new low. Up next: the censorbot rejects the word "American".
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
American crawfish boil surpasses anything any Australian has done with yabbies. On this hillI I am prepared to die.
Cricketgeeklol 2 years ago
Some of these are UK as well. For example switches on plugs and different holidays. Also some of these are specific ppl in America - best friend was surprised abt xmas
K- THULU 2 years ago
As an Australian, didn't even read this list..... Don't drag us into this US bashing BS.....
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Thank you, Australian Friend, for seeing how not helpful and division-sewing mindless hate-spewing is. I genuinely appreciate your maturity.
Load More Replies... BlueBlazer999 2 years ago
In America, we have what I like to call the vocal minority. Where all the worst stereotypes become the most noticeable, and give everyone a bad reputation. It’s very annoying. Everyone notices the person complaining loudly.
Tracy Sellars 2 years ago
Kids in the US have to learn what to do when someone enters the school to shoot them. Your country is a disgrace.
Load More Replies... I_Imperfect_I 2 years ago (edited)
Wow, I've never seen such a false post. Please never actually take advise from any of these American bashing posts, there all lies.
Aisling Raye 2 years ago
This post is so....wrong. Lol. My best friend moved to the states from Australia when she was in her 20s. I'm going to have to show this to her so we can get a giggle out of it. Maybe I'll drive to her place after work just so I can go through a roundabout or two for the hell of it. Smh
Weasel Wise 2 years ago
Why isn't this titled properly? "Bored Panda authors are lazy fúcks who use Facebook tactics to cultivate hatred, ignorance, and spread falsehoods."
Shayne Randlett 2 years ago
This list was not only wildly inaccurate, it got more and more offensive as it went along. The US, like everywhere else, has it's problems, but these aren't them. I'm over the whole "Americans are so stupid" trope. Not because I'm particularly sensitive, but because so often the people judging my country and it's citizens are completely ignorant in their smug complaints.
tuzdayschild 2 years ago
All I can say is you all may want to rethink believing everything you hear.
Heather Batey 2 years ago
This a an excellent example of know don't know what the hell your talking about. The thread makes these people look and sound very ignorant.
Heather Batey 2 years ago
This was a really good example of not knowing what your talking about. This thread makes these people sound very ignorant.
Rodney McKay 2 years ago
Said no Australian ever. BP hits a new low. Up next: the censorbot rejects the word "American".
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
American crawfish boil surpasses anything any Australian has done with yabbies. On this hillI I am prepared to die.
Cricketgeeklol 2 years ago
Some of these are UK as well. For example switches on plugs and different holidays. Also some of these are specific ppl in America - best friend was surprised abt xmas
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