08-29-2002, 11:54 PM | #1 |
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I am doing a speech for english on "Images of Australia" and was wanderign what my fellow IW'ers saw when they pictured an Australian? And if you are an Ozzie yourself i want to know what you see too! I have *cheacks watch* 8 hours to do this (not long) so if you read this post what you see even if it is a few words. Any thaughts would be appreciated.
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08-30-2002, 12:19 AM | #2 |
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I think of the phrase, "G'day mate." and imagery of the great outdoors come to mind.
Upon further thinking, dairy products. |
08-30-2002, 12:21 AM | #3 |
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*begs for a kicking with his reply*
Steve Irwin Just kidding Some fellow with a broad-brimmed hat and a mug of beer [img]tongue.gif[/img] |
08-30-2002, 12:22 AM | #4 |
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How about what an actual Australian LOOKS like when you imagine what an average Ozzie would look like? C'mon people, i need help here!
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08-30-2002, 12:25 AM | #5 |
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Does anyone seea fat guy sitting on a couch with a beer? Shouting "get me a beer dal!" ? Or calling their next-door-nabour a "bloody idiot" ?
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08-30-2002, 12:38 AM | #7 |
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As above, but bigger and hairier and with a beard. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
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08-30-2002, 12:47 AM | #8 |
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Really?....... That screwes up my speech up totally.... Are you sure thats what you see? [img]tongue.gif[/img] Do other people in your country think of us in the same way?
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08-30-2002, 01:20 AM | #9 |
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how bout kangaroos in the background. and a boomerang [img]smile.gif[/img]
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08-30-2002, 01:22 AM | #10 |
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train, blue sea, the sydney theatre (very beautiful) and empty street
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