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20 things that culturally define Australia
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Quote from: Snoskred on February 20, 2008, 03:52:16 PM
Found a link to this on
Wish Washy
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20 things that culturally define Australia
Brilliant!
Thanks Snoskred for this interesting link. Really helps an non-Aussie blogger like me to see a different side of Australians (esp the note on Vegemite on bread). On the same note, would there be a possibility of exploring '20 things that culturally define social media (especially blogging) in Australia compared to other countries?
Or is it same to say that blogging and social media have a universal culture?
Something to think about I guess.
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Austalia is also the largest poetry buying country in the world (per head of population).
As to on line culture, compare this blog to others. I think it has a different feel.
Would be interested to hear if other think so too.
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You know, in the book Black Box by Nicholas Faith, it is suggested that a large reason why Qantas have such a good safety record is our willingness to stand up to our bosses.
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Quote from: Evan on February 20, 2008, 04:52:33 PM
Austalia is also the largest poetry buying country in the world (per head of population).
As to on line culture, compare this blog to others. I think it has a different feel.
Would be interested to hear if other think so too.
Wow poetry huh... I guess Singapore (where I'm from) can sure learn something from Australians... our creative industries really are struggling to keep it together and we only have ONE broadcaster in our country... ONE!! Where is the democracy in that!!
Oh by the way, sorry Evan.. I think you forgot the link or maybe I missed it somewhere in your post...
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Haha! Especially enjoyed the Peter Russell Clarke bloopers!!
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That list is fantastic, and I have emailed the link around to all my non-Aussie friends, thanks so much Snoskred!
In a somewhat related manner I posted earlier today on my own blog about what Australians miss when they're overseas. I'm about to head over to the UK for a few years and I need to think of things to demand my friends and family send over - so if you think I've missed any thing, feel free to let me know
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What a great find! I've sent the link to half a dozen non Aussie friends too
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I am only half way through and it is brilliant!!!
And Chopper. Oh how I love that sketch, I know it off by heart
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Quote from: Evan on February 20, 2008, 04:52:33 PM
As to on line culture, compare this blog to others. I think it has a different feel.
Would be interested to hear if other think so too.
That would be because it isn't actually a blog.
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Your articles involve a lot of your own opinion. Why didn't you just make a blog?
It's bloody awful, that emo shit Because, eventually, just like the awful emo scene, the blog movement will die. It's inevitable. One day, people will realize that the more successful blogs are actually either run by journalists with excellent sources, or web designers that place a lot of careful thought into design.
Believe me, blogs will die. Yeah, yeah, I know, I have my own little blog thing on that MySpace page of mine, but then again, so does everyone else on MySpace - but if you do end up taking the time to check out that blog thingo on MySpace, you'll notice I approach the whole thing in a unique manner.
The-TrukstoP.com is a web site - not a blog. I don't do trends, I find my own groove.
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Many moons ago before the internet, when I was overseas, I used to get my brothers to tape a couple of the local radio stations and send it to me when they were sending a "care package". I really missed hearing any Aussie music and just the ads etc that we get used to hearing.
No though, most if not all stations would offer some kinf of a podcast of their programmes, either from their own website or itunes or similar.
And news!!!! Why is it that when you are overseas Australia may have fallen off the earth. It seems so hard to get general news of the things going on "back home".
Mind you, compared to whats available now I was travelling in the dark ages LOL
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Quote from: Gemisht on February 20, 2008, 10:46:05 PM
And news!!!! Why is it that when you are overseas Australia may have fallen off the earth. It seems so hard to get general news of the things going on "back home".
Yes!! I hate that! Last time I was in the UK people didn't even know we were having an election!
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