Funny Things Aussies Do | 17 Surprising Facts about Australian Culture!

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Going barefoot in public is a common occurrence in Australia. Aussies can often be seen walking shoeless to the shops or to school, even attending formal events without footwear.

Australians have a fascination with "Big Things". There are over 150 large sculptures scattered around the country, representing everything from the Big Banana to the Big Boxing Crocodile.

The Melbourne Cup, an annual horse race, literally brings the country to a halt. It's a public holiday in Victoria and most Australians pause their work to tune in.

The nationwide gesture of swatting away flies has been dubbed the "Aussie salute". It's a common sight during the Australian summer.

Australians tend to shorten words. Brekkie, sunnies, footy, arvo, and cuppa are just a few examples.

Vegemite, a dark, yeasty spread, is an Aussie breakfast staple and adored by many, despite its unusual flavor profile.

Australia is home to an annual Elvis Presley festival, held in the small town of Parkes.

Aussie Christmas traditions are unique due to their summertime celebration. Many families swap traditional roast dinners for barbecues or seafood.

Australia has an annual Cockroach Racing event, held in Brisbane, where competitors race their cockroaches.

Aussies often refer to their friends as 'mate' and strangers as 'love' or 'darling'.

Australians enjoy unique sports such as Aussie Rules Football and Surf Lifesaving.

The meat pie floater, a dish comprised of a meat pie submerged in pea soup, is an iconic Australian food.

There’s a real place in Australia called Yowie Bay, named after a mythical Australian creature, the Yowie.

Australians are known for their stories about fictitious 'drop bears', made up to scare tourists.

Fairy Bread, made from white bread, butter, and tons of sprinkles, is a traditional treat at Australian children's parties.

Australian media often refer to their politicians casually by their first name.

Emus and kangaroos are known to roam the streets in some Australian towns.

And there you have it, 17 interesting and unique things Australians do.

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[megsybond]

Australia is a huge country and some of these things are not done by all Aussies. Walking barefoot on streets, for example, is mostly done in northern states in beachside towns, by only some people there. Usually it's too hot to walk barefoot without burning your soles in summer. You mispronounced 'Yow -ie' It's said like 'yowl'. Vegemite goodness is enjoyed at all hours of the day and night - not just breakfast. Surf Lifesaving is an important service on our beaches that saves many lives per year. They have surf lifesaving carnivals, but it's not a sport. Pie floaters are disgusting and mostly from South Australia - weirdoes! Aussies call everyone mate - especially strangers - not love or darling. The Melbourne Cup is not raced on a sand track in a country town as shown - it's run at Flemington, the very beautiful racetrack in Melbourne, and has been run annually since 1861. If you're going to claim to be an expert and state facts about a country, at least get them right. And drop bears are real!