Category: Random & Crazy
Meanwhile… in Australia…
This is another Aussie meme that’s exploded online. Most images originated from 4chan, but other sources are listed below… [Sources: 4chan | Best of "Meanwhile in..." Link 1 | Best of "Meanwhile in..." Link 2 | Demotivers.com | Fark | ICanHasCheezburger.com | MixxingBowl.com | Motifake | My Confined Space | Reddit | Worth1000]
Watch out for those Drop Bears!
Be aware of the danger in the trees! The dangerous drop bears stalk their prey, plummeting out of the trees to feast upon tourists…
After The Front Fell Off…
The other day, my good friend Brian Hill aka Bdog2g2 posted “The Front Fell Off“ to MixxingBowl.com. I was surprised that quite a few people haven’t seen this before – a sketch done by John Clarke and Bryan Dawe. More on that in a sec, but to kick off, if you haven’t seen “The Front [...]
Oh, Boy, Here We Go… Pauline Hanson Is Back
So, the ABC News Australia are reporting that Pauline Hanson is entering the state election for New South Wales down under. For those overseas that don’t know who she is, Hanson used to run the One Nation Party in Australia, which were essentially the Aussie version of the British National Party – a group of [...]
Grow A Beard: It’s The Australian Way
Ned Kelly had a beard. Kevin Bloody Wilson has a beard. Even I’ve got a beard. Comedic band The Beards hit the streets of Adelaide recently to talk with members of the public why it’s important to have a beard. What starts as street talk evolves into something completely random in a new level of [...]
‘Typical Aussie’ Meme
Ya just have to love 4chan and Meme Generator. They have a meme for everything, mate.
Long Stabby Things In The Land Down Under
Australians, by and large, are much more laid back and easy going than Americans, which contributes to our collective sense of humor as well. Nothing shows this better than television. Aussie TV is a little bit more free-spirited than American TV. There’s just some stuff you won’t see on the tube in the US. Like [...]
Paul Hogan: Before Crocodile Dundee
Paul Hogan is internationally recognized as an Aussie icon. But before he became known in the USA for “throwing another shrimp on the barbie”, and before he unleashed Crocodile Dundee on the world, he was already a cultural icon in Australia. As he’s known back home, Hoges, built up his entertainment career as a comedian [...]
Aussie Cab Driver talks about his worst passengers ever
Aussie Taxi Drivers, otherwise known as “Cabbies” to Australians, are often the subject of negative stories… but in actual fact a great many of them are hard workin’, true blue cobbers. They may do it for a crust, but they’re the ones that get you home safe from the pub. And some of them have [...]
WTF are happening to Aussie Rules Football players back home?
While I love living in the United States, I have a lot of love and pride for my home country of Australia as well. There’s a lot of things from back home that I miss – one of which includes our popular sports: cricket and footy. I try my best to keep up with the [...]
Remember the Energizer Guy?
Many years ago, back in the long-forgotten year of 1987, among the detritus of valley girls, acid-washed jeans, big hair and Ray-Bans, the nation of Australia became noticed by audiences who got to see Paul Hogan in Crocodile Dundee. Hot off the heels of Hoges’ big hit in America, came this fellow apparently dead-sure that [...]
The Chasers Do It Again!
The Chasers War On Everything is a classic and popular comedy show on Australian television. They’re well known for pulling pranks in public – and here’s one that is of no exception: trying to buy things while dressed as a bank robber….
More Chopper!
We got some great feedback about our feature on Aussie “bad-ass”, Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read, that we decided to put up some more videos for you blokes to check out. For those who have never heard of him, Chopper began his criminal career or vigilante career (depending upon your viewpoint) in his mid-teens, where he [...]
Why Kangaroos are beaut, mate!
When people from across the world think of Australia, they often think of Kangaroos. As a matter of fact, the Aussies do also – the marsupial is not just native to the great land down under – they’re a national symbol. You’ll find kangaroos in Coats of Arms, and patriotic designs (including the good ol’ [...]
It’s Chopper!
Aussie “bad-ass”. Tough guy. A punisher. A criminal. He’s been called many of these names and more – but whether you have a positive or negative opinion of the guy, Aussies cannot ignore Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read. He has become a historic and controversial figure in Australia, with a very colourful (spelled with a “u”) [...]
Get some Aussie balls
People often speak about how fantastic their vacations to other countries have been like, and will bring home souvenirs and mementos to remember the trip by. But Australia has probably some of the most unique souvenirs ever. While you can get yourself some Aboriginal Artwork, or even some Vegemite, nothing says “Aussie” more than getting [...]
Australian street sign with a message
Moojj sent in this image of a unique street sign in South Australia, advising motorists to watch out, while being assigned an appropriate name as well Take a look: Oh, and speaking of wankers, allow me to introduce you to an Aussie Legend: Leo Wanker!
The Dry River Boat Race
In Alice Springs, Australia, there is an unusual event that not many people outside of the country have ever heard of. It’s a boat race in a river – without water. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s a dry river bed, and they have boat races on it. What the? The Henley-on-Todd Regatta is an [...]
This Doesn’t Happen
Australia: This Doesn’t Happen