I love my Ozzie brothers and sisters, but...

[Roh_Chris]

I think they live in a crazy country.

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So, do you guys ride kangaroos in Sydney? We ride elephants and tigers, and we work as snake charmers, so I am wondering whether we share anything in common.

Feel free to participate and please keep this light hearted.
1) What are some of the unusual stuff that you have heard about another country?
2) What are some of the unusual stuff that you do in yours?

 

[Lynx]

Here we deep fry everything. I mean everything. If you can put breading on it you can fry it. Fried green beans, fried okra, fried twinkie, fried corn, fried shish-kabob, fried oreo, fried snickers bar, fried pickles, fried green tomatoes...


Yes I'm serious about the deep fried corn. The Dodge Store (a chain of convenience stores) sells it that way. Corn on the cob, breaded and deep fried.

Also down here people are real friendly. Not in-your-face friendly, but you get the feeling they're glad to meet ya.

 

[coby]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JGjeaHe7GkY

 

[coby]

Riding bikes with the Dutch

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yU5ScmJrp1c

 

[seoulsearch]

I read the title and thought, "Roh is into Ozzy Osbourne??" You never know what to expect from our Master Troll!

Fun thread, Roh!

1. EVERYONE knows that there are ONLY two countries in all of Asia. China or Japan. and if you're not from either of those two countries but still technically "look" Asian, then you must be Hawaiian... and if you're not from Hawaii, then you must be Mexican. Yes, this is a true story.

2. Everyone also knows you must always guard your pets around said Asians, because obviously, the only meat we throw into those health-looking stir-fries would be that of your domesticated animals. By the way, that chihuahua sitting by your side looks awfully tasty...

3. All Asians know kung-fu. As Jet Li once said in a movie (Asian accent, of course!) "It state law." (Translation: "It's a state law.") Me? I prefer a good sucker punch.

4. The only purpose of an Asian's woman life is to serve a man hand and foot. (Let's just say... One of my older male co-workers once said to me, "Any guy who actually believes that is going to be *edited* (shocked to the core) by you, Seoul!!!"

That's right, doggone it.

Mmm. Dogs...

 

[JeniBean]

I read the title and thought, "Roh is into Ozzy Osbourne??" You never know what to expect from our Master Troll!

Fun thread, Roh!

1. EVERYONE knows that there are ONLY two countries in all of Asia. China or Japan. and if you're not from either of those two countries but still technically "look" Asian, then you must be Hawaiian... and if you're not from Hawaii, then you must be Mexican. Yes, this is a true story.

2. Everyone also knows you must always guard your pets around said Asians, because obviously, the only meat we throw into those health-looking stir-fries would be that of your domesticated animals. By the way, that chihuahua sitting by your side looks awfully tasty...

3. All Asians know kung-fu. As Jet Li once said in a movie (Asian accent, of course!) "It state law." (Translation: "It's a state law.") Me? I prefer a good sucker punch.

4. The only purpose of an Asian's woman life is to serve a man hand and foot. (Let's just say... One of my older male co-workers once said to me, "Any guy who actually believes that is going to be *edited* (shocked to the core) by you, Seoul!!!"

That's right, doggone it.

Mmm. Dogs...

As some one who spent over 20 years in California I would never think any of that and am sorry any one thinks it or much less asks or says it.

 

[JeniBean]

Chris I am thinking for the USA crowd you may want to have them share in their state, as I have lived in many and so, so different traditions, thoughts, ideas, etc. Great thread!

 

[seoulsearch]

As some one who spent over 20 years in California I would never think any of that and am sorry any one thinks it or much less asks or says it.

The bigger places like California and New York often get blasted by the ultra-conservatives (for accepting alternative lifestyles, etc.), but the great thing about places like this is that they're also usually much more open-minded and accepting of people's racial backgrounds... (at least it seems so?)

 

[JeniBean]

The bigger places like California and New York often get blasted by the ultra-conservatives (for accepting alternative lifestyles, etc.), but the great thing about places like this is that they're also usually much more open-minded and accepting of people's racial backgrounds... (at least it seems so?)

Could be! I would say the years in Cali taught me about many cultures, many languages and that GOD's people are awesome. Prior to Cali I followed the whole Sunday school song.."Jesus loves the children of the world, red and yellow, black and white they are precious in his sight." Just kind of lumped everyone in categories and never really taught you much. So as a mom I have taught the kids about all that I learned and also pick places I haven't learned about and teach them that GOD made is all different and we should learn their languages, customs, and not judge..etc.

That being said, I know I am unique and I would love to believe people are not so judgmental and assume you are....so you must be.....

Sadly I know better. I am a six foot tall blonde....I hear it all.

It starts in childhood. A client brought their child yesterday with them. The first thing this girl said after looking at my pictures around my office, you have kids and no husband? That is wrong, you need a man to take care of you and them. Mommy says a man will take care of me and give me babies. I simply smiled!

 

[seoulsearch]

A client brought their child yesterday with them. The first thing this girl said after looking at my pictures around my office, you have kids and no husband? That is wrong, you need a man to take care of you and them. Mommy says a man will take care of me and give me babies. I simply smiled!

And... Modern gender relations just got set back 50 years.

I give you credit, Jeni. I'm not sure if I could have contained myself. I have a hard time holding punches, even with kids, because I feel as if they're often too sheltered from real life.

I would have told her, "Why yes, sweetheart, but you'd better get a job just in case he decides to replace you with your babysitter."

(This is NOT a statement against men at all. I know it goes both ways! If this child had been a boy, I would have wanted to say, "Well, don't forget how to live independently just in case she finds someone richer or more handsome!")

 

[JeniBean]

And... Modern gender relations just got set back 50 years.

I give you credit, Jeni. I'm not sure if I could have contained myself. I have a hard time holding punches, even with kids, because I feel as if they're often too sheltered from real life.

I would have told her, "Why yes, sweetheart, but you'd better get a job just in case he decides to replace you with your babysitter."

(This is NOT a statement against men at all. I know it goes both ways! If this child had been a boy, I would have wanted to say, "Well, don't forget how to live independently just in case she finds someone richer or more handsome!")

Well if it wasn't a clients child I would have said something. However they do not pay me for that advice, so I kept my mouth shut! Which was very, very hard to do!!!!!

 

[seoulsearch]

Well if it wasn't a clients child I would have said something. However they do not pay me for that advice, so I kept my mouth shut! Which was very, very hard to do!!!!!

The thing I hate about money is that it's basically a noose around our necks that forces us to deal with a lot of stupidity in order to earn it.

Someday, JeniBean!! One day, Lord willing, we are going to retire and get out of this rat race and won't have to put up with nearly as much rubbish as we do now.

No wonder it takes so long to get to retirement--I'm sure God is going to need all that time to teach me self-control.

Roh, I apologize for derailing your cool thread. Let's see...

People in the Northern United States are used to operating under 2 feet of snow in the winter--we get a kick out of some of the Southern states... that close down everything if a few snowflakes even make an APPEARANCE in the forecast, without actually falling!

 

[zeroturbulence]

Something needs to be cleared up here in a big way.......


This is an Aussie:


This is an Ozzie:


Big difference, folks!

 

[Roh_Chris]

Something needs to be cleared up here in a big way.......


This is an Aussie:
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This is an Ozzie:
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Big difference, folks!

Not really, ZeroT.

While I appreciate the large font size and the pictures to point out my ignorance, I am obliged to mention that I had done my research before choosing the title.
An Ozzie or (Aussie) is a noun/adjective used to call an Australian.

The person in your pic is Ozzy Osbourne and not Ozzie Osbourne.

 

[Roh_Chris]

I read the title and thought, "Roh is into Ozzy Osbourne??" You never know what to expect from our Master Troll!

Fun thread, Roh!

1. EVERYONE knows that there are ONLY two countries in all of Asia. China or Japan. and if you're not from either of those two countries but still technically "look" Asian, then you must be Hawaiian... and if you're not from Hawaii, then you must be Mexican. Yes, this is a true story.

For the record, I am not into Ozzy Osbourne. I never was and never will be, either.

In India, if we see a person with an epicanthic fold in his/her eyes, we consider them Chinese. It doesn't matter if they are from Japan, South Korea, North Korea or even from our own country, we just call them Chinese. I am not one of them, so whenever I hear someone making that mistake, I just facepalm.

Some quirks about the place I live in -
1) We gesture a lot with our head and this can confuse any foreigner.
Up and down movement => meaning "yes"
Sideways movement => meaning "no"
Swinging movement towards both sides => meaning "okay"
(Note: I don't do this!)

2) Here are some Indian traffic rules -
- If your vehicle can fit into the gap, then drive through it - doesn't matter if it is the opposite lane or even the footpath (which can hardly be found because they either don't exist or are used by roadside hawkers)
- Traffic signals are interpreted thus: Green => Go!
Amber => Go faster!
Red => Look if a cop is around, and then go even faster!

3) My ancestral state uses coconut oil while cooking every dish.
Deep-frying something? Use coconut oil!
Chicken barbecue? Use coconut oil!
Making Indo-Chinese fried rice? Use coconut oil!

4) That brings me to the fourth point. What we call as "Chinese cuisine" is not really Chinese. It is just Indian, but with some ajinomoto and some sauces.

Chris I am thinking for the USA crowd you may want to have them share in their state, as I have lived in many and so, so different traditions, thoughts, ideas, etc. Great thread!

That sounds great! Please share, Jeni.

 

[Ultimatum77]

For the record, I am not into Ozzy Osbourne. I never was and never will be, either.

In India, if we see a person with an epicanthic fold in his/her eyes, we consider them Chinese. It doesn't matter if they are from Japan, South Korea, North Korea or even from our own country, we just call them Chinese. I am not one of them, so whenever I hear someone making that mistake, I just facepalm.

Some quirks about the place I live in -
1) We gesture a lot with our head and this can confuse any foreigner.
Up and down movement => meaning "yes"
Sideways movement => meaning "no"
Swinging movement towards both sides => meaning "okay"
(Note: I don't do this!)

2) Here are some Indian traffic rules -
- If your vehicle can fit into the gap, then drive through it - doesn't matter if it is the opposite lane or even the footpath (which can hardly be found because they either don't exist or are used by roadside hawkers)
- Traffic signals are interpreted thus: Green => Go!
Amber => Go faster!
Red => Look if a cop is around, and then go even faster!

3) My ancestral state uses coconut oil while cooking every dish.
Deep-frying something? Use coconut oil!
Chicken barbecue? Use coconut oil!
Making Indo-Chinese fried rice? Use coconut oil!

4) That brings me to the fourth point. What we call as "Chinese cuisine" is not really Chinese. It is just Indian, but with some ajinomoto and some sauces.



That sounds great! Please share, Jeni.

You get a shout out AMEN from me brotha! I agree with everything you've written and like you I don't do the head bobbing thing...you forgot to mention directions...if they don't know the directions they will not say "I don't know" but give you wrong directions and still maintain they are right! As for Ozzy Osbourne who wants to listen to a guy who rips off bats heads during concerts???? he's a weirdo....

 

[Ultimatum77]

And... Modern gender relations just got set back 50 years.

I give you credit, Jeni. I'm not sure if I could have contained myself. I have a hard time holding punches, even with kids, because I feel as if they're often too sheltered from real life.

I would have told her, "Why yes, sweetheart, but you'd better get a job just in case he decides to replace you with your babysitter."

(This is NOT a statement against men at all. I know it goes both ways! If this child had been a boy, I would have wanted to say, "Well, don't forget how to live independently just in case she finds someone richer or more handsome!")

You would consider punching a child???? GASPS IN HORROR....what has this world come to.....(sarcasm) yea some of these brats have a delusional view of the world that their parents foster with prince charming fairy tales when the reality is life is rough, and not some fairy tale...

 

[MollyConnor]

I used to think all Africans were black...but then I saw Mean Girls.
Also...this is pretty valid...

 

[missy2014]

yeh typical americans link the aussies with the kiwis

 

[MollyConnor]

I used to think all Africans were black...but then I saw Mean Girls.
Also...this is pretty valid...

I wanted to add that when I say valid I mean that I hear these things about these countries. It doesn't mean that I believe those things or think them. Like Roh said, it's just a light hearted, funny thread.

I found one that other countries might think of for Americans.