Tag: stereotype

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

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

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

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.

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.