Poll: Australia is BORING
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While I would agree that I don't find Australian history all that interesting, Australia itself isn't a bad place to live.
I don't think it would be any more exciting anywhere else in the world, unless by exciting you mean under constant threat of dying, which I would probably class as terrifying.
I don't think it would be any more exciting anywhere else in the world, unless by exciting you mean under constant threat of dying, which I would probably class as terrifying.
What's really boring it the habit petulant teenagers have of crying about how boring the place they live is because everybody isn't jumping through rings to entertain them.
But then I'm a grumpy old fart compared to most of the people here so i am probably biased
But then I'm a grumpy old fart compared to most of the people here so i am probably biased
I perhaps don't have enough travel experience (I have none at all in fact) to say this, but we have damn hot ladies in Australia, and our culture tends to promote a laid back attitude towards partying, sex and general fun. From what I've heard from people overseas, it's not that common of a social trend, so for that alone I don't think it's fair to call Australia boring.
Then, you've got all the awsome outdoors camping/beach related stuff you can do, the huge opportunity for work (especially in mining industries) as well as all the general community activities like the races (melbourne cup and such), royal melbourne show (and similar exhibitions and events), good zoos (and aquariums), lots of parks (including skate parks, childrens play equiptment, natural reserves etc), booming waterlife etc etc etc. Seriously, you must be living pretty much in solitude if you think Australia is boring.
And yes, Australian TV is retarded. No, that isn't fair to retarded community... It is so bad I cannot beleive that people actually watch it, though I tend to think this is similar overseas (we mostly get American programs here anyway, and amazingly they are often just as bad if not worse).
Then, you've got all the awsome outdoors camping/beach related stuff you can do, the huge opportunity for work (especially in mining industries) as well as all the general community activities like the races (melbourne cup and such), royal melbourne show (and similar exhibitions and events), good zoos (and aquariums), lots of parks (including skate parks, childrens play equiptment, natural reserves etc), booming waterlife etc etc etc. Seriously, you must be living pretty much in solitude if you think Australia is boring.
And yes, Australian TV is retarded. No, that isn't fair to retarded community... It is so bad I cannot beleive that people actually watch it, though I tend to think this is similar overseas (we mostly get American programs here anyway, and amazingly they are often just as bad if not worse).
This. Thank God some one said it. Have you gone outside. Seeing as though you have a computer and internet, I'm guessing you live on the east. Go outside, and go to the beach or something, instead of complaining about animals that do nothing but try to kill you (only when ib the wild), and not being in too many wars (do you really think this place would be better if you fought some other countries). Go outside, and actually take a look at the place, instead of judging it on some wikipedia based search. This place is not boring, as long as you know what to look for.bluechujelly said:
...We have no history. It started 200 years ago with a poof landing some people who stole bread because they couldnt pay for it and then...nothing till WW1 where we got screwed over by the British. Then WW2 where we got screwed over by Japan. Then Vietnam where we got screwed over by OURSELVES.
No interesting geography or flora/fauna. Where flat, hot and dusty with a rock that looks like a giant mole. Otherwise we have a breathing teddy bear and a kangaroo which will THROW ITS YOUNG at predators to escape because its not worried about creating another.
We cant defend ourselves either. We have no particular firearms-we just take em of Europe. No serious ground corps. Nothing above average in aircraft or ground vehicles or navy -we get most of that off the US and Austria. We specialise in Recon...
Firstly, we have a history just like everyone else, similar to America's if you want a summary.
Flora and Fauna wise we have some the most poisonous animals on the earth, as well as some animals that can only be found here and some of our surrounding islands, not to mention a new animal type "Monotreme" had to be invented just to apply to two of our animals.
Lastly, we can't defend ourselves? We have the mother fucking SAS idiot. I know that it is part British, but we play our part too in one of the best fighting forces in the world. And yes, i know they work in recon, but would you rather we be attacked so that they have to fight?
If Australia is so boring, then piss off
No interesting geography or flora/fauna. Where flat, hot and dusty with a rock that looks like a giant mole. Otherwise we have a breathing teddy bear and a kangaroo which will THROW ITS YOUNG at predators to escape because its not worried about creating another.
We cant defend ourselves either. We have no particular firearms-we just take em of Europe. No serious ground corps. Nothing above average in aircraft or ground vehicles or navy -we get most of that off the US and Austria. We specialise in Recon...
Firstly, we have a history just like everyone else, similar to America's if you want a summary.
Flora and Fauna wise we have some the most poisonous animals on the earth, as well as some animals that can only be found here and some of our surrounding islands, not to mention a new animal type "Monotreme" had to be invented just to apply to two of our animals.
Lastly, we can't defend ourselves? We have the mother fucking SAS idiot. I know that it is part British, but we play our part too in one of the best fighting forces in the world. And yes, i know they work in recon, but would you rather we be attacked so that they have to fight?
If Australia is so boring, then piss off
Yeah but you shouldnt be called one.BlakBladz said:
maybe you should go live somewhere else then.
you saying you are a "bum-refugee-idiot"?
Umm... yeah... I know a lovely place called Iraq you would just love.
Perhaps you should open your eyes to the real world and realise the extremely significant military achievements that we can call our own. At the moment we have forces helping countries all over the world. Not just so you can call Australia "home" but for it to also be "a 'safe haven' for bums-refugess-idiots". I'm sure if you hate it so much we would be more then happy to deport you to some other country where you are more then welcome to get shot amongst all those hard working-native-smart people. In many countries were we serve our enemies fear us and would rather fight the mighty Americans then take on Australians.
I'm kind of marvelling at your sense of self destruction at this point. Is it that we all don't lose how homes or is it that we haven't got a major financial crisis to call our own? I'm sure you would be thinking otherwise if a depression came by and took your precious internet/pc/gaming systems/the roof over your head/land under your feet etc.
Ok I'll give you that. But in regards to how bad our tv is America doesn't do much better. If you think of all the great stuff that has appeared on Australian television then you may think otherwise. Just look at Paul Hogan or Russell Coight <--- that show is classic
.You are an uneducated twat.
That "poof" was one of the greatest discoverers this world has ever seen and those people were the working class of Britain. They stole bread to survive and went through harder times then you could ever imagine to create this great nation. Perhaps you should read up on them and you may appreciate this country a shit load more. Also I would like to mention the countless tales of adventure and daring from such Australians such as Will and Burke, Ned Kelly etc. They make up the Australian spirit that we are so proud of.
This is even more ignorant then the above statement... WW1 has that many stories of valor. Gallipoli, Flanders, the ANZACS. WW2 we had foreign invaders bearing upon our shores and we fought them off with every last breath. Vietnam we excelled in the field losing less then 1% of all troops sent over there which is something to say considering America's heavy losses.
Perhaps you should get off your computer and see Australia, it's obvious you don't as your description of a "mole" is incredibly inaccurate and if you do have a skin blemish depicting Ayers Rock I would see a doctor. Those "breathing teddy bear"'s are pretty cool. If you've ever seen one out of a tree they are like small blurs of furry death. I've also never heard of a kangaroo throwing it's young at predators for a number of reasons. There generally isn't anything big enough to go after a kangaroo. If you have a male one they are extremely defensive. You forget to mention the thousands of different kinds of incredibly unique animals that we have including the 9/10 most deadly snakes in the world find residence here. Seems a bit stereotypical believing Australia's wildlife include to mammals and a rock :S.
You are sounding more and more like a snivelling little prick. We are one of the most active nations in the UN for our peacekeeping missions. Perhaps if you checked somewhere else other then WIKIPEDIA you might actually find something.
Please refer above and possibly research any conflict involving Australia.
... We use very similar weapons to the Americans and the Aestyr is nothing to laugh at especially when its firing at you with an Aussie behind the sights.
We may not have the best weapons or vehicles however we do know how to fight with them as can be seen with any look at casualties and performance in the field. Even if you look at Iraq. I'm not familiar with American casualties except they number in the thousand while we struggle to get them above 20.
In active war zones like Iraq our SAS plays a large role however our peacekeeping forces and general infantry commit just as much. Do your homework and you may realise this.
"Our"? I fail after the above rant how you have any right to declare ownership for anything this country has a part in.
Don't point out obvious fact? This is when this discussion becomes retarded. Those "future slave camp"'s contain billions of people that you obviously know nothing about. Also the US and UK DON'T have an extreme gain on our dollar you moron. The UK pound is about double our dollar and in comparison our dollar makes up 3/4 of an American dollar roughly.
You should move to America or at least get out of this country where you can enjoy all the things you seem to believe this country fails to have. While your at it could you please get yourself shot at the same time because if anything America is the perfect place to do it with its AWESOME GUN LAWS that Australia also seems to have forgotten while writing its constitution.
Yeah i used to think this, until two things happened.
Firstly i should mention that I've lived in Australia for all but 9 months if my life, the other 9 i have spent in Germany. When i was in Germany i discovered something, with the exception of the odd town or city, the place is different to Australia that made Australia seem kind of exciting (but not in a bad way for Germany). The people are great, but when you get down to it you don't live in a place where 9 out of ten animals are designed to kill you and everything was on time. Which is good but personally i find the Australian train services unpredictability to be mildly amusing, its kind of like 'guess the arrival time', and the reasons for lateness are always hilarious ('Our trains are late because the heat has bent the tracks', huh? shouldn't engineers think of these things? But then again they were Australian so they probably thought fuck it lets go put foil in the microwave). So i found that Germany was reliable and safe, and Australia tends to fuck up in the most amusing ways. I mean think about it, we have the platypus. WTF?
And the other reason i shall explain. You see i live in a tiny town called Boolarra, and that town really is freaking boring. That was until this year when half the area burnt down.
Firstly i should mention that I've lived in Australia for all but 9 months if my life, the other 9 i have spent in Germany. When i was in Germany i discovered something, with the exception of the odd town or city, the place is different to Australia that made Australia seem kind of exciting (but not in a bad way for Germany). The people are great, but when you get down to it you don't live in a place where 9 out of ten animals are designed to kill you and everything was on time. Which is good but personally i find the Australian train services unpredictability to be mildly amusing, its kind of like 'guess the arrival time', and the reasons for lateness are always hilarious ('Our trains are late because the heat has bent the tracks', huh? shouldn't engineers think of these things? But then again they were Australian so they probably thought fuck it lets go put foil in the microwave). So i found that Germany was reliable and safe, and Australia tends to fuck up in the most amusing ways. I mean think about it, we have the platypus. WTF?
And the other reason i shall explain. You see i live in a tiny town called Boolarra, and that town really is freaking boring. That was until this year when half the area burnt down.
If you don't like Australia and enjoy bagging it out on the internet, I would like it if you leave. If you want war! Go to a war torn country and see if you enjoy it!
Hell yeah. The beach is awesome to!shannon.archer said:LOL! Probably why 95% of us live within 50km of the coastottenni said:
Oh yeah and the best thing about Boolarra is that if i ever want to get there all i have to go downhill and ill get there eventually.
The only things I really hate about Australia is:
1) Compared to the rest of other major countries etc, We never have anything fancy happen here. We get ONE Anime convention a year, all the way in freaking Melbourne.
2) Micheal Atkinson, Biggest enemy of Australian Gamers, is an old fart who clearly isn't "In With It" nor knows what today's Gamers want, Insisting "Only Kids Play Video Games"
3) People Mooching off CenterLink benefits and [Swears] it up for the rest of us who are actually in need and DONT spend it all on Booze.
There's plenty more but meh, But I will admit, we aren't all THAT boring. We do have some of the best beaches in the world.
1) Compared to the rest of other major countries etc, We never have anything fancy happen here. We get ONE Anime convention a year, all the way in freaking Melbourne.
2) Micheal Atkinson, Biggest enemy of Australian Gamers, is an old fart who clearly isn't "In With It" nor knows what today's Gamers want, Insisting "Only Kids Play Video Games"
3) People Mooching off CenterLink benefits and [Swears] it up for the rest of us who are actually in need and DONT spend it all on Booze.
There's plenty more but meh, But I will admit, we aren't all THAT boring. We do have some of the best beaches in the world.
I don't think people in many other countries can wake up to their brother freaking out about how outside has gone orange like the apocalypse. Quite classic i must say.
The fact that you are using the fact that we make little participation in wars (even though Iraq should count for something) as a negative factor shows a large amount of immaturity.
Eh... In many ways i am not even going to try to convince you of the many things that are wrong with you 'opinion' (though stated as facts).
The fact that you are using the fact that we make little participation in wars (even though Iraq should count for something) as a negative factor shows a large amount of immaturity.
Eh... In many ways i am not even going to try to convince you of the many things that are wrong with you 'opinion' (though stated as facts).
I've done an Australian History university paper and I agree, Australia is pretty boring. Not quite as boring as the OP puts it though.
Okay, there are some things that piss me off about Australia which i wont go into. But i think i get your point. I remember studing Australian history at school and being bored out of my brain, it was blah blah blah landing, blah blah blah raped aboriginies then talks of how Ned Kelly was an Australian Hero or something.
You may find the majour parts of Australian history boring because:
we have never had a Civil war
We havent been a dominant Empire in the world
It's Only 200 years of history, which compared to England and France it's not that much history
Also we havent had a cultural revolution say like rock n roll, the britpop invasion, punk rock (although we did have the saints before the sex pistols had eve met each other), or Hip Hop (I used music as an example, if i'm wrong about any of this please do correct).
There hasnt been massive protests towards the gouvernment like they do in france where they shut the country down until they crack.
Also BlakBladz i recomend the following:
The Micallef P(r)ogram(me)
The Late Show
Newstopia
Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures
and a movie Called The Proposition
But in the end Australia is what you make of it
You may find the majour parts of Australian history boring because:
we have never had a Civil war
We havent been a dominant Empire in the world
It's Only 200 years of history, which compared to England and France it's not that much history
Also we havent had a cultural revolution say like rock n roll, the britpop invasion, punk rock (although we did have the saints before the sex pistols had eve met each other), or Hip Hop (I used music as an example, if i'm wrong about any of this please do correct).
There hasnt been massive protests towards the gouvernment like they do in france where they shut the country down until they crack.
Also BlakBladz i recomend the following:
The Micallef P(r)ogram(me)
The Late Show
Newstopia
Russell Coight's All Aussie Adventures
and a movie Called The Proposition
But in the end Australia is what you make of it