American Reacts to Five Reasons Australia is Better than America

[@aaronf1078]

Issac makes his accent stronger on certain words for comedic effect, but in general yeah that’s how we sound lol

[@newshound2521]

The 50% that are bogan sound

[@aaronf1078]

@@newshound2521 don’t be a posh twat

[@jaywhite2376]

He puts an extra 10 layers of Vegemite on his accent

[@SilentHotdog28]

@@newshound2521 There is nothing wrong with bogans, it's the Deros that are the fucked ones. Especially the Bogan Deros haha.

[@Banshee-7]

@@jaywhite2376 😂

[@libbypeace68]

We generally don't really talk about politics, or even refer to anything political unless there is an election coming up. And even then, nobody really cares what other people's political views are. It is compulsory to vote but you just look at it as ticking a box or two while you attend a local venue where they are often selling sausages on bread (known as a sausage sizzle), homemade cakes, jams and fresh produce. At least that is what it is like in my area.

[@traybit857]

Aah yes, the democracy sausage. Only good reason to turn up to the voting booths.

[@maxrussell7364]

You don!t even have to tick a box,as long as you get your name crossed off the roll to show that you went there you can then go home.

[@jonathanodude6660]

its not a big deal to vote differently than your family and friends, and if you discuss with them then often its not hard to understand why people voted the way they did.

[@davidlee-michaels9430]

In person yes, but on social media, we're as rabid as any other country when it comes to politics.

[@Streetw1s3r]

I don't even vote despite it being "compulsory".

[@karlmay5306]

Fun fact, Australia's Federal Police were created after the Prime Minister was pelted with eggs in a country town and the local police wouldn't do anything to stop it.

[@nolasmith7687]

😂 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Balisongthong]

Surprised you know that that's a random fact that I love too, fuck you Billy Hughes

[@damiandeans9265]

Bullshit

[@coover65]

Almost. The Commonwealth Police was developed after that incident in Warwick, Queensland in 1917. In 1927 the Federal Capital Territory Police was formed and renamed the ACT Police after they changed "Federal" to "Australian" in the territory name in 1933. In 1979, the CP and ACTP merged to form the AFP. AFP recruits get a little history lesson while boarding at the AFP Academy.

[@karlmay5306]

@@coover65 yeah, we learned that studying political science at uni, but basically only polisci students and police recruits care about the details, the short version is just as fun.

[@aussiecowgirl6495]

As an Australian woman myself, I have to say. THE PART WHERE WE DON’T GIVE AN F ABOUT OUR LEADERS IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE 😂😂🤣 I hear my parents and everyone I know say that!

[@snacky687]

straight facts some people even hate them as an aussie myself i agree

[@Stungray22]

F scomo Albo ftw

[@snacky687]

@@Stungray22 LOL

[@sheridancavka6413]

AHH yes I'm an Aussie 🇭🇲 chick ! and we absolutely don't care about politics! Australia 🇦🇺 celebrities u asked for.. Hugh Jackman,Paul Hogan,Olivia Newton John, Mel Gibson, Russell Crow, the Hemsworth Brothers! Cate Blanchet, Nicole Kidman, Kieth Urban, Vince Colosimo, Elle MacPherson,Miranda Kerr, Rachel Hunter, Kylie and Danni Manoyg... too many to list! there's far more Aussie

[@richardb8492]

@@sheridancavka6413 Rachel Hunter??? Australian??? Are you sure??? Righto, I gotcha from that other state of Australia, New Zealand. 😂😂😂

[@Discount5824]

What he said about Australian celebrities is so true I mean we have Chris Hemsworth and literally he probably wouldn’t care about politics either and he also lives around the corner from one of my friends and we see him at the shops all the time and literally most of us don’t care it’s just like “oh there’s Chris doing his shopping” and that’s about all there is to it haha he just goes about his day and so does everyone else in aus 😂

[@megsybond]

Voting is actually compulsory in Australia, but we still have that 'who cares' general attitude towards politics. It's nothing like the mental polarity in the USA of blue versus red parties like they're mortal enemies if they vote for the 'other' party.

[@Jeffzda]

I think the "who cares" attitude to politics is a weakness of us Australians and enables the government to do some dodgy shit without anyone caring

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@Jeffzda Yeah. The old 'donkey vote'. Get your name crossed off, then go home and forget about it. I even had a mate who scrawled "GET FUCKED" across the ballot paper.

[@ck58npj72]

@@Jeffzda I agree but transparency is a big problem

[@jonathanodude6660]

@@Jeffzda i actually disagree. it enabled mob mentality, which sucks, but it also means that when someone gets called out for something really dumb, people are going to remember when it comes to the next election, because they vote less on the politics and more on how good of a prime minister they got. also people are fairly loyal to their local members, so major upsets like the last election dont happen very often, but that was also because of the multitude of stupid things scomo got called out on.

[@kelliewhyte_85]

Yeah we may call each other idiots for voting for the other party here in Australia, but over in America they literally drop friends if they vote for the other party. It's bloody ludicrous!!!

[@kcc-karenschroniccorner9432]

This video has made me realise how exhausting it must be for a sane American to just exist day to day in madness and chaos.

[@DOUGLAS55ish]

It's not hard to live in my country. It's not all madness and chaos.

[@Daytondaily]

@@DOUGLAS55ishyes it is.

[@DOUGLAS55ish]

@@Daytondaily , no it is not and only a young ,ignorant, fool would think so.

[@212mochaman]

​@@DOUGLAS55ishbro. I'm a mod for a U.S streamer. In the last week she had to interrupt the stream 3x for 5 mins because she heard gunshots and got worried for her partner. "Not this again" is not the reaction for gunshots in a sane country

[@DOUGLAS55ish]

@matthewmacrow4838 , we have our shootings, and Europe has its wars. Nobody is perfect.

[@scomti7057]

I am very grateful to live in Australia!

[@freeman10000]

Living in Australia is like winning the Lottery of Life.

[@thereddicedude6671]

@@freeman10000 this is making me be very grateful

[@1953beetle]

Aussie,Aussie,Aussie.Oi,Oi,Oi. Right?

[@1953beetle]

@@freeman10000 👍👍👍

[@egghead3567]

It’s a prison state!

[@Petrol_Sniffa]

I am an Aussie. You're welcome in our country mate. Americans are welcome usually as long as they don't bring their bullshit opinions. Australia is not all "ME ME ME" like America.

[@chinosts]

Great reaction... Just in case you were still wondering about Australian celebrities, here are a couple you may have heard of - Margot Robbie Hugh Jackman Cate Blanchett Nicole Kidman Chris Hemsworth Liam Hemsworth Olivia Newton-John Russell Crowe Kylie Minogue Heath Ledger Elle Macpherson Naomi Watts Liam Hemsworth Keith Urban Toni Collette Isla Fisher Mel Gibson Eric Bana Teresa Palmer Iggy Azalea Sam Worthington Rebel Wilson Simon Baker Rachel Griffiths Rose Byrne Hugo Weaving Naomi Watts Guy Pearce Paul Hogan

[@dunxy]

Russel Crowes a Kiwi!

[@chinosts]

@@dunxy Really?? Wow... He's so Aussie as well... Not a hint of Kiwi accent.

[@Dontblamethemonkey]

@@chinosts we adopted him many moons ago

[@SydneySewerat]

Don't forget Chris Hemsworth. And also Liam Hemsworth. Plus Chris Hemsworth.

[@Indooroutlaw]

Steve irwin

[@rexsmithson4646]

We have a saying over here in Australia which is how do you know when a politician is lying it's when they open their mouth

[@corz484]

verbal diarrhea is the one that came to my mind

[@behemothsbaby]

@@corz484 or verbal constipation when it suits them…

[@CruiserDynasty]

isent that's what happening right now? Im pretty sure the only useful thing thats being said is lieing and being fake is bad and people shouldn't like bad things.

[@mathewaitken938]

What’s a level headed politician? One where the shit comes out both sides of their mouth.

[@Noname-hs5lx]

100%

[@Lindsay5846]

Yep , that's way we talk , very blunt and straight forward. It's a very straight forward culture and we sit back and shake our heads at what goes on in the States. People in the USA think there the only country in the world, and know very little about the outside world, the have world champions in sport , but no other country competes.

[@jayebuss5562]

Had a Barney with a yank the other day here on the tube about him thinking that his shit didn't stink ... greatest country in the world my butt. If they could get past their arrogance then they would be great people. I won't paint them all with the same brush cause I've met some really decent Americans.

[@jacobkopetinsky286]

So true world championship in nfl n baseball bit silly calling it world series

[@Upthebroncos310]

@@jacobkopetinsky286it’s called the World Series As that was the newspaper that used to sponsor it back in the day or something like that (not sure if it is exactly that but it’s something like that) that’s why it is called the World Series, I used to think it was retarded as well until I found out why it was called the World Series.

[@jacobkopetinsky286]

Thanks for that I didn't know aye I yearn for knowledge

[@Upthebroncos310]

@@jacobkopetinsky286 is that sarcasm? I’m a little confused here whether it is or not

[@improvesheffield4824]

Great reaction Joel. I think most people think the same way you do about politicians - at least outside of America. It must be exhausting to be surrounded by such political polarisation all the time, especially when it’s reinforced by narcissistic celebrities and selfish/corrupt politicians.

[@procrasin1]

I agree 👍

[@Scaley_Reptile]

Lol, same here mate.

[@maxrander0101]

true i have never cared one way or the other and as someone that is on the DSP it means very little to me as non of them make living day to day any easier the only good thing they have brought in in the last well for the entire time our country has been around is the NDIS which allows me to have help with things i cant do or struggle to do due to my disabilities that and the healthcare system that is good for people like me that cant afford private medical cover

[@kelliewhyte_85]

@@maxrander0101 as someone who is on job seeker (really should be on DSP also but it's damn near IMPOSSIBLE to get) I would gladly take a reduction in what I get, to give you guys more. I have said that all along.

[@BenShoreGC]

Fking hilarious work legend! The algorithm brought this Aussie fella here, still in stitches. Great vid!

[@sumo479]

I'm a professional Australian ( I'm straylian) and I endorse this video.

[@briantayler1230]

G'day mate, His message about the riots was not whether they were justified or not, but that society let itself get into such a poor condition that those riots ever happened.

[@DOUGLAS55ish]

It's the liberal philosophy that has disrupted the society of America. It has been going on the last 60 years. I doubt Australia would be the same with a group of people trying to bring down their country under the disguise of making it better.

[@raphaelyervantian9330]

He also conveniently forgot about the Cronulla/Sydney riots in 2005. So it does happen here occasionally.

[@icetbaggins7999]

That was just a disgusting day. I’m from the other side of the country but boy did I feel 3 degrees of shame

[@h83301]

@Raphael Yervantian yup I noticed that little omission too. Last one before cronulla was 1930s though after an incident in kalgoorlei. So it's very rare and as a minority myself I would have to say it's one of the least race centric countries in the anglo world.

[@evil17]

@@h83301apart from what’s going on in Alice Springs with indigenous juvenile crime presently, that’s only 2 real riot incidences in 90 years to be ashamed of, I would have to say that is pretty good rate overall, & while not technically correct, I tend to stand by “old mates” comments & would say it pretty much never happens.

[@grahamejohn6847]

This is Isaac Butterfield, an Aussie comedian. He's fairly outrageous but makes some pretty good points usually and he swears even more than most Aussies

[@carked5707]

We do not all swear as much as Isaac Butterfield

[@darrencoles7009]

pfft! Most people in WA swear way worse than that as a norm..

[@grahamejohn6847]

@@darrencoles7009 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kevkoala]

You haven't heard me while I'm driving...to many F wits around! Especially the ones that don't believe in the magic stick that makes yellow/orange lights flash!

[@kelliewhyte_85]

@@kevkoala GO HOLDEN!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@allangoodger969]

You know where you stand with us. We tell it like it is.

[@libbyhyett6625]

No we bloody don't. Aussies are 'nice' and don't want to be rude. I'm sick of it

[@allangoodger969]

@@libbyhyett6625 Telling it like it is is not necessarily being rude.

[@libbyhyett6625]

@@allangoodger969 oh I know

[@libbyhyett6625]

@@allangoodger969 I suppose blokes talk quite differently with each other than women do. I love the way Aussie men talk, very understated.

[@mandoperthstacker]

Our movies are actually really good if you have a great attention span, as based on budgeting reasons they are heavily story/narrative driven. If you want to see Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne together in a film during their hay day I strongly recommend Two Hands. It's multiple watch worthy.

[@janined5784]

Yes, our movies are really great. I can't say the same for our Australian TV shows however. Things like "I'm a celebrity, get me out of here" - totally stupid and ridiculous, "Married at first sight" - total gutter trash TV, "Survivor" - nasty vindictive trash that certainly brings out the worst in people. I have only seen the advertising shorts of these programmes, but that's MORE than enough to put me off them forever. It's time we upped the standard of our tv programmes. Make them decent again.

[@PainterX2]

As an Australian, I can say that many people talk like this

[@PyroChimp75]

As an aussie myself, I'm not a fan of that Aussie youtuber BUT I'm glad he has his channel and voices his opinion freely. I do agree with many points he makes and also - no, we don't all talk like that.

[@stuartgarfatth1448]

Nah, wrong.....some of us do.

[@PyroChimp75]

@@stuartgarfatth1448 Depends on what culture zone you're a part of.That why I said 'not ALL of us do, which implies some do but not all.

[@cooperlittlehales6268]

@@stuartgarfatth1448 then they would fall into the other part that "not all" implies exists.

[@bbscenes809]

@@stuartgarfatth1448 yeah nah 😂

[@godkilla4329]

Hmm so both aussies and kiwis use yeah nah

[@yoldman7713]

Did you know, Issac Butterfield tried to sell New Zealand back in 2006 on Ebay. The bids got to $11,000 before Ebay took down the listing. 😆🤣

[@gbsailing9436]

I would have paid that $$$, on one caveat,... that they get rid of the politicians ...Just saying

[@shontellepayne551]

😂😂😂😂😂 this does not surprise me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tt-qm2xg]

Hahaha so good

[@nickprostizenovski6948]

🤣🤣🤣 love it

[@annahouston9528]

I'm a Kiwi and completely agree with 99% of what he said! We are pretty similar her in NZ. Thank you for this it was a good laugh!

[@erichvonmanstein992]

Shut up

[@markwick11]

we do be family. Zealandia

[@philgarza6158]

I've talked to a few Australian's talk shit about Kiwis and how much better Australia is than New Zealand.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

​@@philgarza6158we have a friendly rivalry. As a kiwi I like Australia and its people.

[@Jus7aguy]

@@philgarza6158 Yeah but the NZ and Australia relationship is like siblings. We can pile shit on each other, but if someone else picks on our sibling the claws come out.

[@keithadams7619]

That bit with the fire-fighter was during the 2019 bushfires that ravaged most of our country. It seemed like everything was on fire, I didn't see the sun for like a month, the sky was pertpetually covered in cloud and smoke. Where was our then illustrious Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the time? In Hawaii. On holiday. He had to head straight back because the anger was so intense, he got chased out of more than a few towns he tried playing politics in. That fire-fighters breakdown was pretty famous, he and many others were working around the clock, losing a house was heartbreaking for them because that was a family home they couldn't save. That guy had already lost 3 by that point if I remember correctly. I say all this to get this point across: we HATE our politicians and our government and we're not afraid to be vocal about it.

[@merryk6766]

There were a few massacres before the Port Arthur massacre, but when that one occurred, the government offered a buy back programme and the Australian people who owned guns handed them in, there was no raiding people’s houses looking for guns or anything. There was also a gun amnesty I remember where people could hand guns into the police station no questions asked. New regulations regarding buying a gun came into effect making it harder to buy a gun. There were protests about how the stricter regulations would stop people’s rights,but Australia doesn’t have a bill of rights like America. Our constitution is designed around making laws for the good of all Australians.

[@aaronf1078]

that’s wild that you can’t name a single Aussie celeb lol Steve Irwin, Hugh Jackman, Mel Gibson, Chris and Liam Hemsworth, Nicole Kidman, Keith urban, sia, Heath ledger, Paul hogan, the kid laroi, Iggy azalea the list goes on, PS we don’t claim Iggy she is all yours😂

[@kayelle8005]

Sia

[@Reginaldinho712]

Steve Irwin Ben Simmons

[@aaronf1078]

How tf did I forget Steve Irwin and sia🤦‍♂️ (I edited my comment to include them)

[@Quinctili]

Constitution? It's not a rock solid rule. Just have a look at the number of Amendments! An Amendment is a change! You CAN change! As with most Australians taking the piss, we exaggerate speech and accent.

[@heehee6113]

yea thats what i was thinkin

[@johnkerry1524]

It is easy, it is called an amendment to your constitution

[@anserbauer309]

Or put sane judges in the Supreme Court who accept that interpreting the Constitution (which is their job) should happen in the context of society as it is today, instead of how it was in 1791 when the second amendment was added. If they can ban automatic weapons (and they _have_ banned machine guns for civilians) then they can ban semi-automatic and assault weapons too.

[@pkblade]

or only allow carrying weapons of that era…pretty hard to do massacre with a musket

[@ck58npj72]

@@pkblade That's great, I've never thought about that.

[@dragonbrain]

Go watch Jim Jeffories, gun control ( all parts ). Makes you guys look pretty stupid.

[@OldFellaDave]

It's called an 'Amendment'. You've changed 'Amendments' before. You had one in there about Prohibition. If you can't change an Amendment, you need a Thesaurus ... and if you don't know what one is, get a Dictionary and work your way forward ... Some Bloke

[@milliechook7375]

Politics - it was hilarious when George Bush (I think the elder) was in Australia and was being driven past crowds of Aussies. He was giving the US victory sign (with the back of the hand to the viewer). In Australia, this is called 'the forks', and is exactly the same as an American giving 'the bird'. Our peace sign is with the palm facing the viewer. Everyone was laughing at George and giving him the forks. Laughed until I cried when I saw that on the news!

[@RAM-ji3cd]

Im sure it was George Bush jr

[@johnfisher9816]

The back of the hand, two-fingers salute apparently originated from the Battle of Agincourt 1415, with the English longbowmen. If captured, the French would amputate their bowstring pulling fingers. Consequently, the backhanded V became an insult to the French by showing them that they still had their fingers and were dangerous. Of course, it may have originated much earlier by a Roman ordering five beer in the pub!!!

[@mstmy7082]

@@johnfisher9816 that last bit, funny as! 😁

[@milliechook7375]

@Aussie Pom Yes, it always reminds me of the Brewster's Millions movie, where Heller and Salvino (politicians) are talking about Brewster saying, "Why else would anyone spend $10 million to get a 60-thousand-a-year job unless he planned to steal it back with interest?"

[@abysstopia]

I remember that so clearly. I had the same reaction. I was just about to head to work when it came on the news and I laughed so much I almost needed to change my clothes! (And it was definitely the elder Bush because it was the very early 90s).

[@carolinegawecki668]

I agree. Australia is beautiful and vast. Tropics to deserts, magnificent beaches, look at the Gold Coast, paradise!

[@gbp4998]

Melbourninans have been protesting for about 8 months non stop (every Saturday for 8 months, there was a protest against Civid messures and Vaccine mandates) but there was no rioting. I think Australians in general protest more than a public in USA.

[@gordonpowell6850]

Celebrity endorsements of politicians in Australia virtually never happens.

[@WasimBarri]

Except when Gough Whitlam was campaigning. Celebrities were singing "its time"

[@jamescarmody6467]

A long time ago,don’t think anything like that happened again or did it ?

[@StallthenTurn]

Another interesting video. As an older Australian, who has traveled the US at various times during my life, I am always amazed at how many Police Forces there are in the US. Federal, State, LAPD, SFPD etc, County, Harbor, Forestry - even Universities have their own Police Force. It must be an nightmare trying to solve crime with so many jurisdictions involved, not to mention the cost to run them separately. In Australia we have 6 States and 2 Territories - States have their own and Territories have Federal. Just mentioning this as an observation as a US outsider.

[@dingodancer]

Same here. Amazed at how their police are structured.

[@bluedog1052]

True, but NT has their own Police Force, they aren't AFP, they only do everyday policing type stuff in the ACT and are also at every Aussie international airport.

[@cliffhigson7581]

Imagine if our local councils had their own police, just think how much more egotistical politicians would be & they're bad enough now.😉

[@sigmaoctantis1892]

Late last century, I worked for the NSW Police (support role). At that time they were the 4th largest police force in the world. I recall reading an article about a major drug bust in Florida, USA. It was about the administrative difficulties in coordinating seven different police forces from federal, state and county jurisdictions. I have no idea what it's like now but the lack of communication between US police forces was of legendary proportions.

[@NZFarmboy80]

In New Zealand we only have the one police force makes things so much easier

[@j9andphoenix]

The main thing I get from this and the differences is that Australians can make fun of themselves. Comedians create personas. There seems to be a trend of interest in Australian music and comedy and that is great - also more interest in UK comedy. It can be nothing else that fabulous for all of us to watch and laugh.

[@rowbearly6128]

Yeah? Not any more, the LBGTQ crowd millenials and gen z seem to get offended at the drop of a hat.

[@anserbauer309]

@@rowbearly6128 Don't get out to comedy shows much then?

[@deborahpetith8710]

Aussie here, just subscribed as I've enjoyed what I've seen of your work. Our Buttsman ( Issac Butterfield) is pretty typical of our males, I'm an older lady ha ha ha. However, we are in danger of becoming too serious, being able to laugh at yourself is so liberating. Come visit you'll love it here.

[@Marzipan_Rocks]

You give me hope, I’ve seen a few o your clips now, intelligent and very genuine person ❤️ I watch a lot of American politics. It’s a side show. I’m a Kiwi (from New Zealand) just over the ditch from Aussie. Video is pretty accurate 😂 Would love to see your take on NZ too.

[@79BlackRose]

Really nice to hear your views Joel and expressed with no apologies and no caveats. For what it is worth I agree 100%. Great content as always and, yes, Australians are a breath of fresh air. Lmfao!

[@larissahorne9991]

I do have a couple of things to that list. The Inhumane way bosses etc, the wages are ridiculously low and you have to work too hard and too long. Especially in the Food Service Industry, our minimum wage is at least twice yours. Our bosses are understanding and behave like human beings. If you even try turning up to work sick they'll send you back home 🏡. They won't make you feel guilty or demand a long explanation of why you can't come in. It's just plain ridiculous to be afraid to get sick or have an accident because you could wind up having to pay a huge bill. It's a no win situation with the crazy amounts of Sugar they put in most of your food. Then when it gives you Diabetes they'll charge you $300 for insulin. Aussie food in general is much higher quality. We use Cane Sugar in smaller quantities, most of us hadn't ever heard about Corn Syrup until KZbin. We tend to use natural colours and flavours in our food. Companies have to limit their use of Chemical Additives, they wouldn't dare use Chemical Fillers. They'd go out of business. I'm starting another comment.

[@justo316]

The worst part of this year's election was that my local polling place didn't have a sausage sizzle. I was devo 🌭😭

[@mathewaitken938]

Yeah, they ran out before I got there. Rorted.

[@Aperson3727]

No not the democracy sausage

[@solomonOG]

Yeah for the state election no snag

[@icetbaggins7999]

We need to picket albo to make it mandatory that everyone has a saussy and bun holder at the booth, we could even save a bit of money on small pencil’s and write down the numbers on ballots with a Heinz big squeeze tommy sauce bottle

[@benjijackson2050]

True

[@Ryanm13988]

5:01 as an aussie i would like to say that this is true. the only problem i would like to point out however is that voting here is mandatory

[@karistone1297]

This guy is great! Forgotten his name but he’s dead funny… and accurate! Thanks for reviewing this.💙

[@jessbellis9510]

You've got to check out "Honest Government Ads" by TheJuiceMedia - they've made a bunch of hilarious parodies that sums up our politics pretty decently. They also made a couple about the USA too.

[@jessbellis9510]

The US has the most ironic name ever because out of any country you have the most divided, polarised states ever.

[@juliocubias91]

I second TheJuiceMedia! They also capture aussie humour to a tee!

[@FaisLittleWhiteRaven]

*Just wrote up and posted a four paragraph thing reccomending TheJuiceMedia and now kind of cracking up laughing (in a good way!) seeing someone else, much more simply, recommending it days before I did. Thank you XDDD

[@moonsharn]

Bang on! All so true! As Aussies we don’t really understand what it’s like to live with that level of racism, we have racism here, like everywhere, but we don’t really understand that degree of it, so the riots did seem ridiculous to most Aussies. I’m sure it was more understandable to Americans, but not the way we do business or deal with issues so much here. When people try to riot here most Aussies hate them. There are smarter and more effective ways of dealing with things than burning the country down.

[@pureluck6689]

Thats very true couldn't have said it any clear then that

[@chrisbrown-jw4ce]

rioting and racism are historically national pass times in the states.

[@mundusa]

Re: the Australian celebrities. Chris Hemsworth (Thor) can walk around his home town and not get overly hassled. He drops his kids at school, he goes shopping.

[@elianaslivia4405]

Yeah my old drama teacher taught a kid related to Russell Crowe. My mum and I ran into some famous tennis player at a netball competition. They’re normal

[@carrie3982]

I came across Guy Sebastian and his family at the local zoo a few years back. There was no fuss.

[@ActualAshCam]

@@elianaslivia4405 My friend played tennis in the same local state school court that Ash Barty used to play in. He found out and said "That's cool" and moved on. I forgot until you said that.

[@offtheedgelabradoodles4721]

The King of England came to my town for real and most of my neighbors and friends couldnt be bothered even showing up to see him when he did a tour in the main streets.

[@deborahpetith8710]

That's so sad.

[@Keith-p8c2b]

He’s actually king of Australia

[@leighhaberl981]

Australian bloke here. my local doctor is from the US, I asked him why he moved here . his reply was pretty much what the Buttsman said , with a little less colourful language. in fact he came here with his wife and never left.

[@stevendurick9441]

Not sure about politics in America, but I would say in Australia, whilst you have those career politicians who are in government for the wrong reasons, I think there are genuinely politicians in Australia who are in there for the right reasons who want to make a positive change and who want to represent their electorates and the people who's voted for them. Also a lot of Independents in Australian parliament at the moment meaning there are a lot of politicians who are not aligned to a political party at all

[@Sydneysider1310]

Agree with you, Steven. Australians care about community & aren't as individualistic as the US, especially Labor pollies. Impossible to compare US politics with ours, chalk & cheese.

[@patferguson572]

Independents are generally great. Always ready to prod the major parties, when they get too 'full of themselves'.

[@JoeLancaster]

I'm friends with and campaign with quite a few Greens members (some of whom are now elected at various levels) and they absolutely genuinely do care and want to make a positive impact.

[@HoldmyWine2024]

Geeze bro bloody hell took your time to come to that decision LOL were waiting for you!!!!!

[@matthewseeber8529]

Love this video,great to be an Aussie 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Hack3RKinG420]

Aussie here. Firstly yes we do kind of speak like that, his accent is a little bit thicker then normal but not by alot. Something to remember regarding the riot point is that most australians actually have a pretty good grasp of what happens in america. Our news is filled with alot from america, our social media threads are usually always full of americans. Like we even get educated on american history, basic laws, your consistution and more. On top of that going back to what isaac said about movies, is that most of our entertainment is from america. So we are shown so much of america while not even being a citizen or lived there. So you could sit there for an hour and explain your point on the riots. I guarantee a good 50-65% of australians would be able to rebuttle it and/or understand the point. Most of us have a pretty good grasp of it the same as isaac butterfield. Good old news media reporting from america.

[@bitadis9282]

From Australia btw 🤠🍻glad to hear a fellow American agreeing with these points because honestly Australia may not be exciting but it’s a lot more at ease in a way peaceful, and just overall a better country, I reckon move to Australia it would be better no offence Americans.

[@jenb658]

I lived in the US for two years (2019-21). I hope one day you can visit or move to Australia. You seem to have a mental and moral sense of us. We have a very sophisticated “bullshitometer” and mine was on high alert during my time there. It was unfortunate timing in terms of the presidency and pandemics etc… Fortunately I found like-minded people and community. I’m not sure which state you’re from but I am guessing mid-west to eastern? My advice to you is to save your pennies and come on a tourist or study visa and check us out. You seem young and can apply for a work visa up until 30yrs. It’s much harder after that. In any case, thanks for the entertainment. It’s interesting to see how Aussies are perceived by those that have never been here.

[@tracycameron1225]

I'm originally from Perth WA. Have won many awards for best beaches in the world. My tribal home is western central desert,jigalong lore is Martu. Rabbit proof fence have you watched the movie, if not a must. That's my mob my grandmothers. So check out the cities then leave the bush way for us to show you.

[@christophernicola9293]

The irony is that voting is compulsory in Australia .. we don't care much for the pollies themselves, but you have to vote...

[@monique8641]

Turning up to the polling vote and having your name ticked off is compulsory. Voting really isn't. You can just lodge two blank pieces of paper.

[@tonic9539]

@@monique8641 or just draw a big old dick on it. I mean who would do that? .>

[@mathewaitken938]

Voting isn’t compulsory. Getting your American marked off is. You can say ‘nah, I’m right mate’ when you are handed the voting papers, and just walk off. I have. Or you draw a dick and balls on them.

[@DeusEstNatura]

Thats why I tell my wife and daughter to vote for the silliest independent incumbents 😆

[@elowishusmirkatroid4898]

That is the only way Democracy can work.

[@tornadicace8982]

As an Australian, Isaac speaks for all of us

[@penneycason9269]

I’ve subscribed. Been watching you for ages. I’m old enough to be your great mother. I’m so entertained with your channel ❣️🤔

[@Blade43]

It may be part of Your constitution to have a firearm, however it’s an amendment of the original, therefore it can be changed by another amendment, if your politicians wanted too.

[@davewalkerden]

Isaac Butterfield is a stand-up comedian and his shtick is to be a caricature of Australian men. You probably know a lot of Australian celebrities that you didn't know were Australian. Thor, Wolverine, Harley Quinn, Nicole Kidman, Mel Gibson, Russel Crowe, AC~DC, Bee-Gees, and about a hundred more. They usually have to speak with an American accent in movies to be properly understood there. In Australia you might see them at a coffee shop and it would be very unusual for someone to even ask them for a selfie. NOTE: Some famous Aussie actors were born in New Zealand or England but migrated at a young age to Australia and identify as Australian. New Zealand was almost a State of Australia but declined at the last minute but New Zealand is very closely tied to Australia. (closer than Canada & USA)

[@monique8641]

Russell Crowe's a Kiwi. Never got Australian citizenship.

[@auscryptocurrency1162]

@@monique8641 regardless, he moved to Australia with his parents when he was only 4 years old. He has spent more of his life in Australia than NZ

[@monique8641]

@@auscryptocurrency1162 Doesn't alter the fact that he was knocked back for Australian citizenship apparently because he doesn't spend enough time in the country. He's a Kiwi.

[@auscryptocurrency1162]

@@monique8641 He spent most of his life in Australia, there's nothing to argue about. He resides in Australia still, that's where he calls home. His wife is Aussie, his kids are Aussie. He straight up considers himself an Aussie, his words, many times. I don't care about citizenship and obviously he doesn't either, argue with him about it. He actually said that he hasn't 'got around to putting my form in to apply to be a citizen'. So if he applies and get's it he automatically changes to a new type of person just because someone signed a document haha don't think so. He's probably more American than NZ. Give it a rest anyway, the man says he's an Aussie, so he's Aussie.

[@monique8641]

@@auscryptocurrency1162 An Aussie can vote in our elections. He's a Kiwi - and can't.

[@DavidKennedy]

Adelaide Australian here, nice react to a great comedian. Loved your points about politics and the dichotomy in the US dividing the nation into ideological camps. Nice work!

[@Ibis-of-Equilon]

Dude your reaction is so pure . Deffinately come on down . You'll do great here

[@laughingjackaso8163]

we actually get a fair bit of international news and such. so we are generally well informed, if we choose to be. nice vid. hope you get the chance to visit one day :)

[@cybelsia]

We have mandatory voting so celebrities don't have to encourage people to get out and vote. In Australia it was actually really unpopular with the people when they wanted to take away the guns but they did it anyways.

[@aaronf1078]

Only took a few years before everyone who was against it came around and realised how much better a virtually gunless society is

[@JoTheSnoop]

It was mainly unpopular within rural Nationals voters. One reason why I had respected Tim Fischer, then Deputy PM and leader of The Nationals, for being in support for gun control despite backlash from a lot of The Nationals rank-and-file members.

[@ironside210]

Really unpopular with a small minority. The bottom line of gun control in Oz is :- 1. If you can demonstrate that you need a gun, you can get a gun. 2. You can't have one if you are not mentally stable, a criminal etc. 3. You have to prove that you can use it and store it safely. 4. You can only have one that is suitable for your purpose. There is obviously more to it, but that is the nuts and bolts of it. I observe that the group of people most vehement in their opposition at the time (farmers and other rural workers) qualified and have guns. OK they can't have bazookas and machine guns, but they have weapons that suit their purpose.

[@OldFellaDave]

The real issue is - we never really had a gun culture. Like ever. Sure guns were available and not that hard to get. But it just wasn't a thing around us. For people out bush, sure, it was a practical tool they were raised with for obvious reasons. But in the cities, while we had gun clubs and rifle ranges, it was a minority that owned and used them. So 'giving them up' wasn't really a big thing for about 90% of Aussies. The people who had guns back then - still have guns now. Just not a lot of AR-15 derivatives ... but even back then teh semi-autos were mostly SKS's, and the odd surplus SLR, and then all you regular bolt action hunting rifles, old .303s, shotguns etc People took the Gun Buy Back and hand In programs as an opportunity to cleanly get rid of a few guns that weren't exactly legal, no questions asked ;)

[@zach1972]

@@OldFellaDave There's now an Aussie company who sells the AR-15 platform to law enforcement and have created a legal AR-15 bolt platform for the general public, it's pretty rad and works with all regular attachments and what not, works well as a hunting or target rifle

[@Stevehboy]

Love the Aussies👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺

[@mathewaitken938]

Love the Scots.

[@Youtubetangent]

You’re totally right about the difficulty of getting rid of your guns, and THANK YOU for being the first American to admit that the public could never overthrow their government with a “well armed militia”!!

[@DOUGLAS55ish]

You would be surprised what a few well placed shots can do.

[@mason2307]

If there was a revolution or something, who's defending the government?

[@jacobyakunt4675]

If the military refused to intervene then it would be. Look at the Tiananmen square riots. At first the millitary sent to disperse the protestors just sat down and joined them.

[@NeroV1L3]

@@mason2307 the people being paid very well. You know, the experienced people you don't want to mess with?

[@mason2307]

@Aiden Nicholson yeah but when their family could be part of it I don't think they would want to protect the government, this is if there is a revolution

[@kyefoley2330]

Wonderful reaction video! Good to know your not all wacky over there

[@squadcustomsgarage3305]

The future is in the hands of those that care about it. The fact you say you don’t and a lot of people here don’t is a big concern for everyone. Having a political stance and believing it can help your future and your children’s future is so important. Its like anything.. if you celebrate the positives and have a plan to deal with the negative then that’s a plan for success. No plan is a plan for failure and more tyranny

[@huggledemon32]

As an Aussie- I agree about the politician stuff- when it comes time to vote, it’s basically, ok- who’s the LEAST offensive!🤷‍♀️👍🏻 And we seem to have a healthy ability to mock the CRAP out of our leaders!

[@aaronf1078]

As someone else said you need to do the Aussie comedian jim Jeffries - gun control! It’s funny and he makes some great points, He makes the exact same point that you did in this video about how fighting the government would be bringing guns to a drone fight

[@carked5707]

I love Jim jeffries gun control

[@aaronf1078]

@@carked5707”dry hole” is my favourite by jim but I don’t think jp will appreciate humour that crude😂

[@Classic-Ov3rThinker]

@morejps have a look at the comedian Jim Jeffries on gun control! Brilliant

[@sunisbest1234]

"It's an amendment!" 🤣 Saw his clip a few years ago. This ☝️ has been planted in my brain.

[@murraya82]

Aussies don’t swear as much in normal conversation but his accent is real (though a bit exaggerated). Aussies do have issues they care about and may raise in conversation that could be a bit political, but as an Aussie I can say I have not met one with allegiance to a politician or party (we have more than 2 - 2 big ones but balance of power can often be with minor parties). Also - no one mentions celebrities or more accurately it is to mention what “this idiot said.” Teenagers May idolise a bit but they grow out of it quickly.

[@monique8641]

He's a caricature - like Paul Hogan back in the day.

[@jamiegreenough8513]

I love the different perspectives on the gun convo. Really shows that ever solution isn't always simple

[@lukephilby7713]

Regarding riots. We did have police in Victoria shooting people with beanbag pellets for demonstrating against the lockdowns. Never thoight id see that in Australia

[@gavinedwards7174]

Hi Joel mate, no he's not a typical Australian, he's a little over the top, thank God, I and my mates swear once and a while, but not like this drongo, anyway mate I am so happy that you are finally looking at Australia, I sent you a package that you and Ben opened, I put in some Australian beers and a Newcastle Knights shirt, my name is Gavin, I hope you can come down and see us buddy, I would be glad to show you around, catch you later

[@timhayes6338]

I agree that he was over the top. I cringed when the video started but actually enjoyed it by the end and agreed with his five points although they could have been expressed in a different manner.

[@jamesdoust6975]

@@timhayes6338 Bogans can't express themselves any other way.

[@strayamade]

Good seeing a decent American react to our culture, especially after being an Australian living in the USA for 2 years now, keep up the reactions to Aussie videos 😊

[@NightWolf982]

I have to say the point about celebrities is so true the most anyone really does is say hi and maybe ask for a photo. Our celebrities are pretty chill. One time I was at a camp and Kate Blanchett rocked up to pick up her son. Everyone just left her alone cuz she was just a mother picking up her son from camp. There was another time when Jessica Mauboy was having lunch up the road from my school and she gladly took photos with all the girls that asked. They are just very down to Earth. Also another reason to move to Australia is our Healthcare system.

[@michaelboyce7079]

Jessica Mauboy, is a Young Global Leader in the satanic World Economic Forum.

[@samanthageorge4531]

This is exactly what us Aussie are like. I'm on the South Coast Australia and have been all my life. Australia is the best.

[@radeadcool]

I always say F and C words all the time... not at my job but general converation.

[@petedenton9434]

One of my favourite quotes is from Douglas Adams (Hitchhikers' Guide to the Galaxy): "It is a well-known fact that those people who must want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it... anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job."

[@TassieDinkum90]

See also: "The desire to be a politician should bar you for life from ever being one." - Billy Connolly

[@ttwbushcraftandoutdoors6473]

You're becoming very passionate about Australia, we might have to make you an honorary Aussie 🤣

[@Yusuf_Sc]

You gotta react to Sean micallef an absolute Aussie Legend, watch his old shows like the Micallef pogram

[@Elizabeth-pv1yg]

He is an Australian comedian 😂... Some Australians do speak like this...we call them bogans. Like your podcast. Greetings from Lizzy from Australia 🦘.

[@vilkoskorlich259]

As of 1 July 2023, the national minimum wage is $23.23 an hour or $882.74 a week (if you work 38 hours). In Australia, you are entitled to a minimum of 4 weeks of paid leave every year. There are some simple calculations you can use to check your leave. 4 weeks of annual leave × 38 ordinary hours per week = 152 hours of annual leave per year of work (for a full time worker). but it is common to receive 5-6 weeks of vacation. Paid sick The balance at the end of each year carries over to the next year. How many years is long service leave in Australia? 10 years service with the same employer and one month of paid leave for each additional 5 years service. Paid Parental Leave The Paid Parental Leave scheme currently provides 20 weeks of payment for a child, with 2 weeks reserved for each parent. Full-time and part-time employees required to work on the public holiday will receive Double time for each hour worked. Casual employees are usually entitled to Double the casual rate for time worked on a public holiday Monday to Friday (125 per cent + 125 per cent = 250 per cent).28 Sept 2023 Public holidays, , entailment Victoria, Australia, How many public holidays are there in Victoria? There are 14 public holidays in Victoria for 2023:(Fuel Pay)

[@Quinctili]

I do remember we had a riot, the brewery couldn't keep up, we ran out of beer. The riot got so intense and violent, so serious the police and army couldn't contain it, it got so bad eventually a game of Australian Rules Football broke out!

[@Aquarium-Downunder]

no beer, the police and army didn't try to contain it, they were in on it. The Australian Army runs on beer, as for the police no one could be that stupid all the time unless drunk.

[@belindasmith9638]

😂 😂

[@froglady4360]

We had the Star riot in Newcastle were the police tried to shut the pub early

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@froglady4360 Made famous by Cold Chisel.

[@warrenbridges1891]

@@froglady4360 We nearly had a riot at Lidcombe Hotel when I was a youngster. They raised the price of a beer from 19 to 21 cents per schooner. Outrageous!!

[@sandradring6265]

I haven’t laughed so much watching a video for ages 😆 what he said I have to agree with! And celebrities are a pain in the backside and I agree with you Joel I couldn’t care less about what they say and what they do. As for politics...I’m in the UK and all the people I know don’t believe a word they say, they are all a bunch of 💩(putting it politely) 😉 would love to hear more from him..👍 loved your reaction Joel! 😁👍

[@jodyknight]

Aussie here, and yes that's what we're like, we have a deep distrust and dislike of most to almost every single politician ever!! Come on down little fella,... EDIT: I was pretty impressed with your view point on politics and I'm very happy to hear that you aren't like other people who identify a bit too strongly with their political party of choice and would prefer their whole friend circle and family if possible all belong to the same party. In Australia we don't tend to ask each other who they vote for or how much money they earn as it is considered rude to ask.

[@itz_irelevant8794]

I hope u get famous mate ur legend

[@_ldm_3501]

Hey Mate. You may have seen it already but Jim Jefferies Gun Control stand up comedy segment is a good laugh. Definitely worth watching. Cheers from Australia.

[@markjessop3432]

We do swear a lot

[@Scooterboi60]

Absofu@&inlutely

[@WolfRoseQUEEN]

Some say we have a colourful language-

[@aedt3]

Every fuckin day. Can’t go a day with saying cunt

[@vulturedrawz]

It’s even funnier when you realise the kids swear more than the adults

[@ownyourcrazy8734]

Voting is compulsory in Australia so our celebrities don't need to get involved in politics unless it's about marriage equality or indigenous people or Australia becoming a republic.

[@Sydneysider1310]

I was about to say this. They only become involved in social issues as you've stated above where the changes are implemented through a referendum.

[@monique8641]

Turning up to a polling booth and having your name ticked off is compulsory. You can do what you like with your ballot paper. So many "informal" votes because people return blank forms.

[@Nina-rj4nu]

Like America and the rest of the world, different states, cities and towns have their own accents, idioms and slang. Some things are universal (so to speak) but I would guess this guy is from Queensland, the N.T., perhaps Adelaide, Perth or the western suburbs! While my sister has a very thick Aussie accent, I went to a private school and my son thinks I was raised in England. We grew up in the same house.

[@mathewaitken938]

He’s from Newcastle. His dad played for the knights.

[@MarthaAnthony]

Yeah, to me too he is very exaggerated, for comic effect. He sounds more regional, generally.

[@NatureCams]

I guess there has been alot speaking out, been that guy from Australia, who can provide some insight for everyone in USA I live near Brisbane and The Gold Coast, Qld, Australia, you may have seen my videos a few times about Nature & Animals in Australia. I can tell you this guy yes he is a legend, and alot of Aussies do speak like this, usually more so after a few drinks but he is quite full on which is very funny. What he is saying about the differences between USA & Australia are true. In our views politically, our ethics on guns so on. It is True 👍

[@cactusdill-dos2579]

This is spot on with most Australians.

[@rileybourke]

The bloke you're listening to is Issac Butterfield and his style of humour is definitely not for the faint hearted He's a dead set legend Reactions to more of his content would be amazing.

[@kayelle8005]

Do you know the name of that Aussie guy that cook and swears a lot? I remember seeing him at the beginning of the pandemic.

[@ownyourcrazy8734]

Never heard of him, until now. lol.

[@grandmothergoose]

@@kayelle8005 You're thinking of Nats What I Reckon

[@kayelle8005]

@@grandmothergoose yes that’s right. I think Jps would have fun reacting to some of his stuff.

[@grandmothergoose]

@@kayelle8005 His most popular one, and one of my favs, is End of Days Bolognese, probably a good one to start with. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iajCi5hvr66UnK8

[@BarrySuridge]

He might be vulgar but he's got a pretty good grasp of the topics. Kudos to you for being so well-grounded. 👌Hugh Jackman i.e. Wolverine.

[@martinkuliza]

Steve Irwin

[@joandsarah77]

Issac Butterfield is a comedian, a very crude comedian. He's lays everything on with a trowel.

[@salt1956]

Excellent video. I loved it. Here are some acclaimed Australian celebrities I am sure you know about...Hugh Jackman (X Men), Russell Crowe (Gladiator), Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Margot Robbie (Wolf of Wall Street, I Tonya, Mary Queen of Scots, Barbie), Sarah Snook (Succession), Toni Collette (Stowaway, The Staircase).

[@robynberry7138]

Chris Hemsworth, Liam Hemsworth, Paul Hogan, Rebel Wilson, Mel Gibson, Isla Fisher

[@gregmulkin8016]

Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman, Heath Ledger.

[@robynberry7138]

@@gregmulkin8016 omg how did I forget them? I’ll put it down to old age 😳

[@pshehan1]

Both major parties are on the nose in Australia and independents are attracting a lot of votes. But politics here is far less toxic than in the US. Voting is always on a Saturday so everyone can get to the polls, although there is early voting Last weekend there was a state election here in Victoria, and I wandered over to the polling booth and the volunteers from the various parties or independent candidates were amiably chatting to each other while handing out 'How to Vote ' cards. With preferential or ranked choice voting you have to number each candidate in order of preference for your vote to count. There were about ten candidates in my electorate. How to vote cards advise how the parties or independents would like you to allocate tour preferences. Tou don't have to follow the advice. I didn't. You don't have to stand in line for hours, even though voting is compulsory. Well not really. It is compulsory to turn up, have your name marked off, be handed a ballot paper and stick it the box. You don't have to go to the booth and put a mark on it. Or you can write "You can all get f*****d. We still use pencil and paper so there is a paper trail if anyone wants to complain. And the secret ballot started in Australia. It was called the Australian ballot in the US. When the result became clear on Saturday night, the leader of the opposition conceded that the government had been returned. No we wuz robbed BS.

[@johnfisher9816]

Terrific Joel!! US politics has become like a religion. Aussies and Canucks seem to look upon politics and politicians in a very similar light, without the cult of "narcissistic celebrities and selfish/corrupt politicians" (Improve Sheffield). Perhaps it's the Westminster parliamentary system, with multiple parties, apolitical head of state, non-confidence votes, and prime ministers who don't seem to suffer or be afflicted with a cult of personality. This was a hilariously honest video. John

[@trentlandon9033]

That suites only country with handful population like Australia, New Zealand, Canada

[@oztiger5663]

@@trentlandon9033 yeah nah mate the Indian system is based on the Westminster system and they certainly do not have "A handful OF population" so yeah nah.

[@craigpayne5500]

Isaac Butterfield is a damn funny comedian and things he says are accurate about Australia and for me I think it’s the way he articulates it.

[@jaegrant6441]

Yeah. He is pretty funny. But he is no philosopher. His takes are simple and reductive

[@sibertiger1970]

I have changed political sides throughout the years because I've preferred one person over another. One thing to note is it is compulsory to vote. There is a thing called a donkey vote where you put in a blank ballot paper

[@dicameron3792]

Hey mate pist means drunk in OZ pist off means angry 🇦🇺😜