What Makes An Aussie, Aussie? News.com.au Article

[Jimmeh]

http://blogs.news.com.au/news/yoursay/inde.../aussie_traits/

Anybody read the comments in this article?
I found it a bit upsetting... so much dislike and/or hate. Especially from the expat Australians.

Whats happening to everyone? Why so much critical generalising, stereotyping, pessimism, etc, etc.

Not what I know this country for or its people. I love this place.

 

[sinkas]

You live in Perth and you think that type of tripe is surprising?

 

[Adamt]

Are you new to the Internet?

The Internet, where idiots are free to say whatever they want without putting themselves personally in the limelight.

 

[Airgead]

Are you new to the Internet?

The Internet, where idiots are free to say whatever they want without putting themselves personally in the limelight.

From the fabulous (and very, very geeky) webcomic XKCD -

Edit - fixed link.. you'd think a geek would get that bit right...