Friday, July 29, 2005

American Tourist Unimpressed with Australia

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American tourist Ed Tucker has expressed disappointment with the sandy shores of Australia, citing lack of stereotyped behaviour for the letdown he and his family felt.

“I thought it would be all short-shorts and flip-flops” the New Yorker said. “But I haven’t seen so much as one crocodile hunter since I’ve been in Melbourne.”
Further adding to the businessman’s confused and upset state was the dearth of barbecues that he was invited to, saying “We went to one ‘barbie’ but there was no shrimp on offer”. His wife and son were also bemused by the lack of people drinking Fosters.

Tucker blamed his unrealistic expectations on the marketing of Australian tourism overseas. As a warning to his fellow Americans, the family man said “Do not be fooled by the commercials! Kangaroos do not deliver the mail, nor can they speak by clicking their tongues. I know it sounds unbelievable, but trust me: I was there. "

The 47 year old said his friends back in the United States would hear about his Aussie experience, some of whom would be devastated at his news.

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2 Comments:

At 7:29 AM, Blogger Steppin' On Toes said...

That's hilarious....It's like people's expectations of California....surfers and chicks in bikinis....

Umm where you've been Aussie?

 
At 3:01 AM, Blogger sassinak said...

sorta like people who show up in toronto in july with skis on their car. it's only 40C with the humidex... yeah... let's go skiing (somewhere around 104F)

cause you know, we all live in igloos and have polar bears for pets.

 

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