Category Archives: Australia

The Final Scene Of ‘The Apprentice’ Translated Into Australian Slang

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok: I got three rules, mate. Right? They’re me three rules for crackin’ a win. Rule one: the world’s a bloody shambles, yeah? The world’s a shambles, Tony. Ya gotta fight back, fair crack of the whip. Ya gotta have … Continue reading →

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Compare and contrast dating in Australia and the United States

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: Cultural Attitudes Towards Dating: Australia: Casual and Laid-back: Australian dating culture tends to be more relaxed. There’s a strong emphasis on being “mates” first, which often leads to relationships that start from friendships. Australians value authenticity and are … Continue reading →

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What characterizes Australian humor?

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok: Australian humor is often characterized by several distinct traits: Dry Wit and Sarcasm: Australians are renowned for their dry, sarcastic humor. It’s often understated and relies on the delivery to convey the humor, which might be missed by those … Continue reading →

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SMH: Hollywood can’t get enough of this Aussie star. Why is she overlooked at home?

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Luke Ford

The Sydney Morning Herald, Jan. 22, 2025: A Daily Mail article from the time reported a “nasty race row” erupting among “fans angry a non-Anglo-Saxon family would become show regulars”. “I think they got death threats,” Viswanathan recalls. “The audiences … Continue reading →

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News: Australia probes suspected foreign funding of anti-Semitic attacks

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Luke Ford

Many Australian Orthodox Jews I know prefer to live in America because they encounter less hatred of Jews. Trad Jews I know from Sydney recall receiving threats and vilification almost every day that they walked around wearing a yarmulke. Many … Continue reading →

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