GOORAMA!

1. 1. We think that thongs (flip-flops for those outside Oz) and Ugg Boots are appropriate footwear to wear out on social occasions.

2. 2. Australians made the budgie-smuggler famous (and have been embarrassed at our Dads wearing them ever since).

3. 3. Dagwood Dogs and Chiko Rolls, despite their unknown origins (and contents) are beloved by all

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4. 4. We proudly wear a mullet and understand its dual role (business up top, party at the back). Young Aussies are also proud of their Trullets (trendy mullets).

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5. 5. Most Aussies would have an opinion on which is the better car manufacturer: Holden or Ford.

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6. 6. Plates are an unnecessary invention for Australians- a piece of white bread at a BBQ is all we need

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7. 7. We eat our national emblem. And for those that don’t know, kangaroo is delicious.

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8. 8. Though there is no official national dress, thongs and singlets are seen as socially acceptable.

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9. 9. An annual horse race literally does stop the entire nation

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10. 10. We are obsessed, whether we like it or not, with a yeast based black spread

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11. 11. Australians have an inflated sense of pride over national dishes, including a stale sponge covered in chocolate and coconut. Don’t knock it.

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12. 12. Everything in Australia gets shortened. Damien becomes Damo, Bhavana becomes Baz, Isabel becomes Izz and Thanik becomes Tank. Even the country becomes Oz.

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