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[Dupontster]

Very serious world issue here....US is in trouble again...
Survey: Australians unhappy about American language, fast food - USATODAY.com

A further 52% said they were very unhappy with the influence of "the American language" on the way people speak, which could easily now include phrases such as "Hey, buddy" instead of "G'day mate."

[kom526]

I'll take back "Hey, buddy" if they take "S'up dawg".

[vraiblonde]

Professor Murray Goot, who led the research, said Australians view their distinctive accent and slang as a "defining part of what it is to be Australian" and are therefore worried about outside influences.

And THIS, my friends, is why we are a superpower and they're not.

[aps45819 (Premo)]

Asked to judge the influence of American culture on Australia, 67% of respondents said they were "not at all pleased" about the prevalence of U.S.-style fast food in Australia. Australians ranked fast food second only behind U.S. foreign policy as an issue they were "very worried" about.

If they don't like the burgers, why are they buying them?

[Lenny]

Originally Posted by aps45819

If they don't like the burgers, why are they buying them?

'cause the alternative is wombat stew!

[Dupontster]

It kind of bothers me that these other countries are just looking for an excuse to hate Americans...I am starting to think like Brother Mike: "Nuke em, then they'll learn" BTW, that sacres me...Not nuking but thinking like Mike...

[The_Twisted_Ear (Premo)]

Originally Posted by vraiblonde

And THIS, my friends, is why we are a superpower and they're not.

Ah, the ring of politics - whoever is in the lead is fair game!

[Plan B]

An important alliance, even if this sounds 'french'...

[MMDad]

Originally Posted by aps45819

If they don't like the burgers, why are they buying them?

Because Vegemite is the other option.

[MMDad]

Originally Posted by Dupontster

A further 52% said they were very unhappy with the influence of "the American language" on the way people speak, which could easily now include phrases such as "Hey, buddy" instead of "G'day mate."

Last time I was there, the Aborigines were unhappy with the influence of the European criminals that ruined their way of life.

If White Australians were some long standing, classical civilization I could see them being upset, but they just haven't been around long enough to matter.