Why is it OK to say Aussies but not Pakis?
818712
I get called "Tafffy" and "sheepsh@gger" I just laugh it off!\nwot is their problem?\nEven the "N" word comes from the country Niger!\nPC gone mad!
724028
In response firstly to James F.  1/ Don't SCREAM at us - use lowercase.  2/ Don't call the asker of the question simple, when they clearly have a better grasp of grammar than you do.  3/ Assuming you are an American, congratulations on even realising there are countries on this planet other than your own, you're a step ahead of your countrymen.\n\nIn response to the asker.  Australia has a culture, and a fantastic one at that.  We may not have thousand year old museums.  Our orchestras may not tour Europe.  But culture isn't about fine arts.\n\nEvery group of people have a culture.  In the case of some rural Australian towns, it may be a culture of inbreeding, but it's still a culture.\n\nThe overall Australian culture is a fantastic mix of optimism, enthusiasm, mateship, volunteerism, laziness and, most of all, pride.\n\nWe don't stand there hand on heart crying when we hear the national anthem like the Yanks, because we think that's pompous.\n\nBut we still shed a tear when we beat the Poms/Kiwis/Yanks in any of a number of sporting events.\n\nIn contrast to America - who call their domestic baseball premiership the World Series despite the fact teams outside of North America aren't invited to compete - can you imagine Aussies calling the Australian Football League Grand Final Premiers the World Champions?  By all rights, we could, because I don't know of a professional league of AFL outside of Australia.  But we don't call them World Champions, mostly because we ain't up ourselves.\n\nThe ANZAC Spirit, our volunteer firefighters & surf lifesavers, our sporting prowess, our 'give anything a go' attitude and our laid-back lifestyle all contributes, and is a result of, the amazing Aussie culture.\n\nIt's the Australian culture that makes this the best place in the world to live.
583851
Yeah, haven't you heard this typical Paki accent! It's so obvious, I can't believe you ask!
521151
you probably met some bad aussies...now excpect to meet the good ones so they will help to change your mind.\nthere is good and bad everywhere...look for the good and skip the bad, as you do with food
967672
Im offended by it\n\nYou should either be American, or not.\n\nIm British by the way, and that silly naming convention has been trying to find its way into our culture.\n\nIf you love your country and "race doesn't matter" then why highlight your ethnicity? \n\nIt's total bolox..
162798
cos aussies & kiwi's dont like to be told what to do & when by other ppl
375925
No, not at all.  Bush, definately.  But, I know, they're allies.  But you know, Aussies don't have nuclear weapons.  Doesn't it make sence to be allied with the ones that could protect them if the need it, rather than be against them?  Just logic to me... Besides, though I don't agree with the War on Iraq, ect. they did start it.  I do hate bush, but I don't feel that John Howard is a criminal by any means.
756166
I so agree with you. I don't know if it's because they are geographically placed away from the world (and so close to Asia) that's made them that way or that they need more black migrants and another generation to open their minds up. What's funny is how you'll *never* hear an Australian calling the Aboriginals Native Australians when that should be the actual term. Before any Australian gets defensive again I'd say go travel first.
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I payed a lot of attention, and I still haven't gotten it.  I'm pretty sure you're from a commonwealth country, but, as I said, you use diction and syntax that is typical of a number of countries.  All I can say conclusively is that you're not American since you spelled humor with a u, and you probably have some connection to Australia, and possibly Canada.\n\nHere's what I think: you're European (I'm not sure where exactly, but probably someplace English speaking), your husband's Australian, and you live in Canada.  I think that covers everything.\n\nThe one thing I can't make heads or tails of: you consistently put a space before your question marks and exclaimation points.  As far as I know, no place does that.\n\n_______\nOK, I think I got it backwards... I still think your husband is Aussie, but I think you live in the England.  Maybe you're originally from Canada, or maybe you just say "eh," but either way you've lived in England for 12 years.
558599
Yes its true. They say it without the 'r' but it sounds like they said it with the 'r'. Its more common with Yorkshiremen and Australians, I think.
720531
i would accept all AUSSIES with open arms, for 2 reasons:-\n\n1) It would be great for Cricket...wow imagine such a fantastic team it would be...and\n\n2)Soooo many cute guys in India...wouldnt that be amazing .... hehehe ;-)
354809
You're not third world in my book. You are America's greatest ally and we love your country! God bless you for always being there for us when everyone else is bitching. The Aussie's are a first world country as far as I'm concerned! Want to visit that beautiful country one day!
737889
how Stupid is that question....are ya in grade 2 or sumthin'\n?? u'll find paki players in pak team 'nd Indian players in the Indian team....'nd a few players of subcontinental origin(namewise) who hv migrated in other cricket playing countries.........\n\nbut wad the heck do ya exactly wanna ask???
942734
Australia has it 100% correct. Its a shame that the UK doesn't take a similar standing. Its pure common sense.\n\nIf I emigrated to Australia, I would be doing it in pursuit of an Australian way of life. If I went to Australia seeking to impose a different way of life on the locals, then it would be like an invasion seeking to conquer.
1092069
I really don't care what their favourite sports are or are not. That is their choice. They have the right to enjoy whatever sports they like just as the rest of us do. I'm not obsessed with America or it's people. There are good and bad everywhere. I do not see them as superior to me or my country in any way, shape or form. With that said I can see why others get annoyed sometimes. While there are many wonderful people there are also those that are surrealistic and cannot praise any other country or achievement or accept anything less than being dominant and it's a shame they give the majority a negative appearance. I was annoyed at their attitude to Australia in relation to qualifying. and not to unhappy that those responsible are eating their words or suffering from foot in mouth disease. Why can't we all just respect each other and our differences.
931078
In lots of ways Australia has a good outlook when it comes to embracing\nthe different cultures present.  The only problem I see is the absolute\nhatred of the aboriginal race.  I can't believe how accepted it is to bash\nthem. It really is a shame.
543723
I'm British, but I think Aussies are friendlier. Some British people can be rude and too private. Not to put my country down but I wish some people here were a little different.