Tag: stereotype

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Mr Potato Head not destined to be French fries anytime soon

2021-02-28 04:02

The Twitterati had their Tweets in a twist when toy-maker Hasbro announced that ‘Mr’ Potato Head would be known simply as ‘Potato Head’.

Tony Abbott st patricks day message 2015

Have the Irish lost their sense of humour?

by Bryce Lowry

2015-03-13 08:03

Irish business leader and killjoy reckons Tony Abbott’s St Patrick’s Day message is not such a craic up. Oh c’mon, Paddy.

Australia - Paul Hogan - Shrimp on the barbie advert stereotype

19 annoying Aussie stereotypes that need to be debunked

by Australian Times

2015-01-21 08:01

Righty-o then. There are a few Aussie stereotypes that we are sick to death of hearing.

Explorer Simon Reeve challenges UK stereotypes of Oz in new series

by Paul Bleakley

2013-05-15 14:05

INTERVIEW | Australia with Simon Reeve, a three-part series scheduled to premiere on BBC2 on Sunday night, follows the author and television presenter as he attempts to challenge the pre-conceptions that British audiences have about Australia, including bikies, dangerous wildlife and the Outback.

The cultural cringe of Aussies in the UK

by Joshua Lloyd

2011-07-20 11:07

Since being here in the UK there have been occasions where I’ve noticed myself looking down my nose at a certain group of people. And if you’re reading this, there’s a chance you’re one of them.