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Do Australians hate the Irish?

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  • #52
    c0rk3r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭c0rk3r


    Having spent nearly 2 years there i would say no there isn't a lot of hate towards Irish people. When i was working in regional Queensland i remember a guy coming home and telling me about the disgruntled farmer he was working for. "i asked for someone who could speak English !". Thought that was hilarious.

    I did experience a lot of casual racism towards other races. Its a good thing we're white, have good English and an ability to blend into the background pretty well.


  • #53
    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    I think it's fair to say dealing with anyone in any country who cannot understand you gives you the ****s.

    Even a little ... But it does.


  • #54
    Galwayguy35
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,669 ✭✭✭✭Galwayguy35


    What does this "bogon" word mean, is it Aussie slang?


  • #55
    jackbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭jackbhoy


    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    What does this "bogon" word mean, is it Aussie slang?

    Bogan.

    Think this explanation and accompanying list captures their essence pretty well :)

    http://thingsboganslike.com/about/


  • #56
    ambasite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 599 ✭✭✭ambasite


    Galwayguy35 wrote: »
    What does this "bogon" word mean, is it Aussie slang?

    Aussie slang for a skanger.


  • #57
    catbear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,092 ✭✭✭catbear


    ambasite wrote: »
    Aussie slang for a skanger.
    There is also the Western Australian version called the CUB (cashed up bogan).


    Here's Eric Bana with his bogan persona Poida!


  • #58
    The Aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,440 ✭✭✭The Aussie


    Nice little sneaky edit, did you not get the reaction you wanted the first time?
    seachto7 wrote: »

    But I would imagine if you're Irish and black, it might be a different story.

    I would imagine it would be the same as being African and Black living in Ireland...


  • #59
    AngryHippie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,625 ✭✭✭AngryHippie


    The Aussie wrote: »
    Nice little sneaky edit, did you not get the reaction you wanted the first time?



    I would imagine it would be the same as being African and Black living in Ireland...

    Ah c'mon now, lets not make this about how the Irish are a wee bit cagey about everyone that isn't Irish, or doesn't know someone that they know.
    This thread is for Aussie bashing, not for pointing out the parochial insecurities of the Irish;)


  • #60
    seachto7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,863 ✭✭✭seachto7


    The Aussie wrote: »
    Nice little sneaky edit, did you not get the reaction you wanted the first time?

    I would imagine it would be the same as being African and Black living in Ireland...

    You really believe that? Low Key casual racism?

    Channel 7s recent tweet announcing their coverage of GAA games maybe wasn't cliched or condescending enough to the Irish?

    There's an overbearing sense of smugness on this forum from Paddys and Aussies, but you'd expect no less I suppose.

    Unable to accept any criticism or the idea that they are not the master race or not the best country in the world. "If ya don't like it, leave" approach.


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  • #61
    TrueDub
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,655 Mod ✭✭✭✭TrueDub


    Posts on this thread need to remain civil, or it'll be locked sharpish.

    Attack the post, not the poster.


  • #62
    The Aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,440 ✭✭✭The Aussie


    seachto7 wrote: »
    You really believe that? Low Key casual racism?

    Yes... Yes I do.

    I didn't know you could work off a scale of racism, I thought either it was or it was not.
    seachto7 wrote: »
    Unable to accept any criticism or the idea that they are not the master race or not the best country in the world. "If ya don't like it, leave" approach.

    Well you have a choice there don't you.


  • #63
    catbear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,092 ✭✭✭catbear


    Over heard an Aussie woman on her phone saying "yeah, like it's a holiday all over the world tomorrow".
    I think it's kinda quaint.


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