Arts & Humanities Bragging about australia

[Sebastian Balboa]

As an enthusastic mountain-biker, I'd brag about our benign wildlife, how lame and tame they are.

I mean, we don't have to worry about bears, wolves, tigers, lions, mountain cats and the like, like they do in the other continents if they want to go riding around in the scrub.

What the **** damage can an overweight wombat do anyway, haha.

 

[amer]

As an enthusastic mountain-biker, I'd brag about our benign wildlife, how lame and tame they are.

I mean, we don't have to worry about bears, wolves, tigers, lions, mountain cats and the like, like they do in the other continents if they want to go riding around in the scrub.

What the **** damage can an overweight wombat do anyway, haha.

Lol yeah good point, but it's funny you'd bring this up. I was told the other day that you're in more physical danger if you encounter a red kangaroo that's looking for a mate, than you are if you encounter a wild bear. Not at all sure if that's legit, but I guess they've got a decent kick on them.

 

[Sebastian Balboa]

Lol yeah good point, but it's funny you'd bring this up. I was told the other day that you're in more physical danger if you encounter a red kangaroo that's looking for a mate, than you are if you encounter a wild bear. Not at all sure if that's legit, but I guess they've got a decent kick on them.

True, however, where the big reds are is pretty much desert country, not really areas for mountain-biking.

Emus can be scary when cornered, but again, where they live is not really mountain-bike country. Ditto dingoes.

 

[bontshow]

Sporting culture is awesome, love the unique quirkiness of the outback communities as well. Nothing quite like driving into the sticks and pulling up at a pub in the middle of nowhere to find that the people there are the nicest you could ever meet, and they'll direct you to the nearest giant <insert fruit here>. There's something awesome about the vibe when you hit the country areas that I can't put my finger on. Plus we've got the beaches, stunning environments in general, the summers are magic, we can take the piss out of each other without too many people taking offense, our 4th July equivalent is basically just an opportunity to chuck some green and gold on, get pissed and have a game of backyard cricket. And that's something else - we're proud of ourselves and our country, we're gritty and love the underdog tag in any situation, but on the same token we don't get unnecessarily offended or serious sally about things like the treatment of our flag etc.. We put value in our actions rather than the superficial shit.

Good post

 

[krusden]

bragging about how good everything is in your country is a tad americanish.

 

[AsianWithAFro]

Beaches, no fear of being shot... that's about it really

 

[crownie]

What would you brag about to an international about Australia?

Money, freedom, good music, etc. Thoughts?

i wouldnt dare

 

[Dazb86]

Bragging about being humble. Hahaha

 

[no orange peeler]

that swimming with fur seals off the Adelaide coast is a favourite past time
We stop work all day for a horse race that takes 3 minutes.
Our barbie and beer drinking culture is not a privilage but a way of life.
Our national sport is unique.
Our country Pubs have all got a smithy browny bluey or jono
you can get away with calling someone you don't know mate

 

[J_Moore]

As an enthusastic mountain-biker, I'd brag about our benign wildlife, how lame and tame they are.

I mean, we don't have to worry about bears, wolves, tigers, lions, mountain cats and the like, like they do in the other continents if they want to go riding around in the scrub.

What the **** damage can an overweight wombat do anyway, haha.

Thankfully, we make up for that with some of the most venomous snakes and spiders in the world. Wouldn't want people to think we were pussies.