Australian Army Capt. Tony Sewell. (Mark Levy•Herald/Review)
News on one a Digger in Arizona.
Tony has a cammi hairdo.
Regards
First and foremost, he says, Australians do not drink Foster’s beer.
Correct! Fosters is for tourists. VB (Victoria Bitters) is real beer.
I was speaking in a church in Indiana, describing our work in Asia, and used the word “thongs” referring to footwear, and later someone told me, “You shouldn’t use the word “thongs” for footwear, because people thought you were talking about something worn on the private parts.”
SINCE WHEN?! I was in my 40s when I spoke in that church. I had spent 6-1/2 years in the US military. I NEVER ONCE remember the word “thongs” used to refer to something worn on the private parts.
The comment elicited some raised eyebrows and pointed comments about why Sewell would want to put on the skimpy item meant for the most private of parts.
Of course, what the captain meant to impart “to the mates,” he was going to wear flip-flops, shower shoes, things on his feet.
One of the best burgers I had in Oz was an "Aussieburger" at a little joint in Perth, W.A. - It's a big old fatburger that combines the ingredients of a large U.S. breakfast burger...a complete fried egg goes into the mix...huge! 
I totally agree with him re Outback - phony/baloney, and nary one of those world famous Austalian lobster tails in sight.
And insofar as beer, at least in their western states, Swan Export is the way to glug.
Well, see, that's only because it is slow.
I think Aussies are our closest relatives, and I just love 'em!!!
(When I was a kid, flip-flops were called "thongs," too.)
“And, when it comes to hamburgers, which are consumed in his homeland, Sewell said he is amazed on the variety of types of the edible there are in the United States”.
I remember when I was in Australia many years ago, when I would go into their many fish and chip shops, they would have 15 different kinds of fish to go with the chips!
Sorry. I've watched Australians down enough Foster's to float a battleship...and then head out to hit the bars!
Who’s his dad a gunsmith for? I thought Australians weren’t allowed to own guns.
I was an American stationed in Austrailia. See my profile.
Things American say that get funny looks or slaps from Australians:
“May I have a napkin?”
“This place smells like tuna!”
Whoa! You’re really tarted up tonight!”
“I’m ok... I just fell on my fanny”
Things Aussies have asked or said that got me confused or my dander up:
“Hey, mate, gimmie a fag.” or “Let’s go have a fag.”
“Are you pissed?” (My reply, “No, I’m a happy drunk.”)
Also, if a South Australian waves his hand in front of his face, do NOT wave back. He is not waving at YOU.
Good on ya.
When my mother first came here she went and asked to buy a jumper (sweater) in a department store and they sent her to the baby department for those things babies used to be put in before they could walk.
What makes this aticle so wonderful to read is that there are no politics injected into it, just a nice “Stranger in a Strange Land” approach.