Jump to content

Recommended Posts

This morning a "Kiwi" got all offended when I referred to him as Australian and when I was then quite indifferent about my "mistake".


I understand that they come from different countries, obviously, and that they speak with slightly different accents, but for London purposes, does it really matter? We all know what kind of Aussies/Kiwis tend to come to London and the way they behave, so making a distinction between the two seems quite academic. It would be a bit like complaining about calling someone a "hoodie" when in fact they weren't technically wearing a hooded top but perhaps had a large collar and a large hat on instead but still with the intention of disguising their identity.


Obviously the context in which you refer to someone as "Australian" or "Kiwi" has some bearing on whether the distinction is relevant but if the context is discussing their impact on London, or the activities they engage in, then I really don't see the problem.

It's like the Canada/America thing. Smaller brother gets pissed off about big brother. Big brother doesn't mind.


Us Aussies pronounce our vowels maaaaaaaaaaate. Just think of us as people who have been left out in the sun too long. Everything gets elongated and goes up at the end of every sentence.

Yeah. So I wasn't really going to respond as he is quite clearly either on some kind of medication or insane but I succumbed to temptation.


Personally I quite enjoy confusing kiwi?s and ausies (especially when talking cricket) just to wind them up but then I read the tone of the rest of his post and though, ?hang on a bit.?

Just call the average Jock "English" or even "British" down Sauchiehall Streetand you might get the general idea!

I was walking with my (then) tall,slim,Jamaican g/f in Princes Street,Edinburgh.I was not talking yet the Girl who was walking with a Guy coming towards us said "English B***rd" as they passed and carried on their merry way:))

Charmed,I'm sure:)

Brendan Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> And just exactly what ?kind of Aussies/Kiwis tend

> to come to London? and what are these "activities

> they engage in? or ?their impact on London? for

> that matter?


I think everyone knows perfectly well what I mean. I am not talking about all of them, but a very significant portion, perhaps 80 to 90 percent. The activities and impacts are similar in some ways to that of the Brits in the south of Spain. Although there are also significant differences, admittedly.


I wish people would read my opening post properly before piling in with their kneejerk/"humourous" responses by the way. I stated quite clearly that I was not talking about the obvious differences in accent for example. The question is how their nationality is relevant when one is discussing their engagement (or lack of) with the community they are living within; ie. London.


I challenge anyone to explain to me in what way one can make a generalisation about any difference in the way the two nationalities behave whilst in London.

mockney piers Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> I think I remember reading recently that Kiwis

> have the most homogeneous accent of any English

> speaking nation, which I thought was quite

> interesting. I can't remember why that was the

> case though.


That?s probably because there are only 10 of them and they live on 2 little islands millions of miles from anywhere.

I know I'm gonna regret this but....


...your opening assumption is wrong. The stereotype of Aussie/Kiwi bar workers is just that. Sure, they exist, but to imply the entire diaspora as lager-swilling idiots is simply naive.


So the difference between them is moot. What's the difference between any bunch of young-twenty somethings with money in their pockets away from home and up for a good time? Regardless of nationality.

Are you going to pretend that it would not be possible to distinguish between, say, French twenty-somethings in London, and Aussie/Kiwi twenty-somethings?


david_carnell Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> I know I'm gonna regret this but....

>

> ...your opening assumption is wrong. The

> stereotype of Aussie/Kiwi bar workers is just

> that. Sure, they exist, but to imply the entire

> diaspora as lager-swilling idiots is simply

> naive.

>

> So the difference between them is moot. What's the

> difference between any bunch of young-twenty

> somethings with money in their pockets away from

> home and up for a good time? Regardless of

> nationality.

the difference is is that they come from different countries with different cultures, backgrounds etc and regardless of where they are or their supposed behaviour they deserve to be recognised correctly as to what country they come from... You are rude to even think that you have the right to just put them both in to one pot because you think the difference is academic..


If you dont want people to post back 'kneejerk/humeruous' responses then dont allow your posts to sound like such a joke! (and by that I do not mean a funny joke)

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • The private sector is not going to build a significant amount of social housing. Everyone is very keen for *everyone else* to subsidise construction of social housing. I take it none of the objectors to this scheme was suggesting putting up council tax so Southwark could build more social housing...? Social housing isn't going to appear in serious numbers if the state doesn't borrow money and build it.
    • They must be really desperate to collab with Tesla. Honestly, it's not even the worst thing they've done. I've noticed these sex events happening in the last few months at a place that's supposed to be a restaurant and venue. I was planning my wedding there and was appalled by the setup for those events. When I discovered what was going on, I was disgusted by how they were using the same rooms as 'playrooms' where families are supposed to eat. The hygiene and safety concerns are just unacceptable. We really need to come together as a community to put a stop to this! They're destroying a sacred, Grade II listed building, and it's just not right. The owners need to be held accountable for their actions. It's time for us to stand up and protect our heritage and ensure that these spaces are used appropriately, especially when they should be serving families and the community.   sex events vid.mp4 sex events videe.mp4 Literally promoting it on their Instagram! Only just taken down after scrutiny.     
    • yes, which properly explains why they responded to me on this occassion, as i included the CQC in my response. I have spoken to the Health Ombudsman, and they feel the regulator is more suited to the issues I have raise for more than a year now. welcome aboard. its great to have you on the thread. so sorry you are also experiencing issues. has this been addressed as yet?
    • Tbh most Tesla owners are people who are concerned about the environment and have purchased accordingly- but mr nut job has soured their purchasing- so I actually sympathise with them being associated with such an awful man. But to actively promote the company given the knowledge we now know about him makes utterly unacceptable. 
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...