What do AMERICANS KNOW about AUSTRALIA?

[@JamesPrime1]

Edit: SINCE YOU GUYS KEEEP COMMENTING ABOUT AUSSIE RULES/RUGBY GO WATCH MY RESPONSE VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WrgHqPgJJrmtk Yes I know rugby and Aussie rules are different that’s why I said “SLASH.” Often, when a slash is used in a formal or informal text, it is meant to indicate the word or. Also what you don’t see in the video is me explaining the difference to them in the video because I chose to edit it out. LETS GO POWER⚡️

[@tsopmocful1958]

It is definitely best to say that cricket is the most popular, because in winter the country is divided between fans of Aussie Rules (AFL) and Rugby League (NRL), while in summer all the different footy fans will watch the cricket (as well as the tennis, of course).

[@absinthedream9668]

@@tsopmocful1958 It's Australian Rules by a mile in terms of attendance it dwarfs cricket & NRL

[@zacha6339]

@@tsopmocful1958 Nobody watches the cricket (especially test cricket), people just play it in their backyard

[@darylatkinson8802]

Yeah but saying that to americans makes them think it's the same sport.

[@kohencarlos1522]

@Axel Aldo Instablaster ;)

[@johnmith3454]

As an Aussie, 10+ points to everyone who said "Koala" and not "Koala Bear".

[@susman3946]

Omg ikr

[@JamesPrime1]

Wait, so they’re not half Koala half bear???

[@johnmith3454]

@@JamesPrime1 I hope that was an attempt at sarcasm and not a serious question...

[@JamesPrime1]

@@johnmith3454 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WrgHqPgJJrmtk

[@johnmith3454]

@@JamesPrime1 That poor camera... You might want to invest in a spit guard...and a bottle of chill pills. Have a good one mate :)

[@davidhuett3579]

The US has a pretty bad education system if many people cannot identify Australia on a world map. Australia is physically the SAME SIZE as the US and sitting in the middle of the ocean!!

[@voltvisuals]

I died when one pointed to Canada and then Africa 😂

[@sivor20]

Ik they need to be more educated about the rest of the world

[@Silverbeardedsurfer]

I laughed when they almost pointed to Scotland. No. That's where we shipped the criminals from.

[@kirahsmith4149]

they do not really focus on geography in the US

[@voltvisuals]

@@kirahsmith4149 Australia doesn't either and I know more then these guys

[@Steves_Gambit]

Aussie rules is NOT rugby 😂

[@JamesPrime1]

I know it’s not rugby that’s why I said slash. Aussie Rules/Rugby.

[@albertbatfinder5240]

Haha, James. You’re gonna be apologising for the rest of eternity about that.

[@JamesPrime1]

I cut the bit where I explained the difference between rugby and Aussie rules. I know they are different. Shoulda left the explanation in there. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@chriskelly3481]

The only thing that rugby (league OR union) and AFL have in common is that they know the other is inferior! 😆 Oh, and that U.S football is VASTLY, woefully inferior (No, seriously. I'm an AFL fan, but I'd watch 1,000 hrs of rugby before one hour of U.S football!). AFL is FAAAAR and away the most popular Aussie spectator sport though. Hope you get/got a chance to catch a match.

[@matthewwinchester7618]

That's like saying nfl is baseball

[@simonw3858]

It really surprises me how many people couldn't point to Australia on a map. It's a pretty distinctive landmass at least I thought.

[@aaransarna9029]

Especially they girl who thought Canada was Australia

[@ilovebasketball666]

Ikr I’m American and lemme tell me I’m only a kid and yeserday we watch a video at school of High school students and adults had to point where a country is and they were so like dumb but the kids pointed everything right

[@Slimenator]

It's pretty obvious that Australia is the island mass the exists above Russia. Fuckin idiots

[@ianmuir3640]

Remember they are Americans

[@brentonbish]

Hi to the guy who mentioned Aussie music👌

[@chriskelly3481]

Yesss! I was impressed and chuffed. (Go Tame Impala!)

[@florider304music6]

BRAH That was not Aussie music Aussie music would be the best that was a intro

[@fish4198]

I'm so disappointed no one guessed "bogan" as the national animal of Australia

[@rjaxxxas]

As someone who has 52% bogan ancestry I'm offended.

[@rmadrid6119]

😂

[@wattlebough]

Fun fact: Canberra was only established under a mandate in the Australian Constitution to appease the competitiveness between Australia’s two most populous cities Sydney and Melbourne and so the agreement was to establish a neutral Australian Capital Territory (ACT) roughly halfway between the two cities which is not under the government jurisdiction of either the states of New South Wales or Victoria. The Australian national capital was to be established inside the zone of the ACT and it was given the name Canberra, which is an Aboriginal word that means “Meeting Place”.

[@kevindodds7529]

Iconoclasticnation also the other rule is that it had to be more than 100 miles inland so it couldn’t be bombarded by the Russian navy ! Fair dinkum !

[@chriskelly3481]

@@kevindodds7529 BUT it DOES have a harbour: Jarvis Bay...WAAAAY away on the coast (obviously), so that our capital also has a port... just, not attached or practical. 🤣👍

[@lucyschilder4121]

that actually makes so much sense (Melbourne is better though)

[@deborahgate965]

I'm an Aussie and had no idea.

[@petefluffy7420]

It was never mandated in the constitution. Where did that idea come from ?

[@rorysmiles4979]

Giraffes? wtf

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

Another girl said zebras!!! Maybe they were thinking of Africa...

[@mickythompson3807]

@@rebeccasimantov5476 the girl that said zibra is the same girl who point to Canada on the map lol😂😂

[@eastjebus6870]

Is geography not a thing in schools anymore? I dropped out of grade 10 and this blows my mind

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

@@eastjebus6870 The lack of basic geograohical knowledge is astounding to me...

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

*geographical

[@thomasmartin8917]

I laughed so hard when Americans said that Adelaide was the Capital city

[@Herbert12864]

I laughed as well

[@vogelmeister6809]

i know like.... that's new

[@JezusOfNazareth]

Adelaide is the meth capital, that's about it 😂

[@pizzariya544]

Same

[@styluspixelsproduction513]

Its bloody sydney. Bruh momento

[@mickusachus]

I'm Australian and I'm not too concerned people don't know where it is but when people from the States think it is Canada or Europe thats pretty poor. That would be like me thinking the USA is New Zealand.

[@simonw3858]

The older guy in the blue hat knows his stuff! Good work my man :)

[@MrDarkwing78]

LOL, the only girl to get Australia's location right in that one group is the same one that says when she thinks of Australia she thinks of giraffes!

[@JamesPrime1]

Hahah I know right

[@arnolddavies6734]

So, she’s still not that smart.

[@amymash6817]

It blows my mind people don't know basic geography

[@krisushi1]

Notice to Americans: Education is a priority!!! I've always known how internalized the US is but your lack of knowledge about anywhere else in the world is astounding! When Americans themselves admit that they know nothing of Australia, its definately time to change the educational system. Our Country is very close in size to the US but you cant find it on a map!🤦‍♀️Also, we not only eat kangaroo but cull them due to over-population. Proudly Australian!!!🇦🇺

[@krisushi1]

@Trevon Womack In case you haven't noticed yet - look at the title of the video! Also, never assume to know the extent of my knowledge!!

[@stormb3948]

Couldn't agree more. He should have asked all the Americans if they know the name of the current and former prime Minister of Australia. I bet only a very small percentage of Americans would know that but if you asked Australians who the current and former president of the US is, a large percentage of Aussies would get it right. To be fair though, we have mainstream media to thank for our knowledge, where as the US likely doesn't get much media about Australia.

[@krisushi1]

@@stormb3948 The US media is rather picky about what it chooses to tell the people. They're told of the occasional story but most find out for themselves if they wish too. I understand that Sky News Australia is quite popular with the US. It really makes my blood boil when there is such naivety about anything non-American. I have an acquaintance in Namibia who actually heard about storms that were forecast to hit Victoria and was concerned for me. I was shocked that any news of Australia was even broadcast in Namibia in the first place. They really set out to find the dumbest in this video. Honestly, how can they not know where we are on a map? These videos have a habit of only including the most naive but still there is no excuse for this level of ignorance. I bet they couldn't even name our States despite most of us being able to name the 50 States of the US. Go figure?🇦🇺✌

[@wolf6462]

@@stormb3948 not only Americans but most people outside Australia wouldn’t know the prime minister of Australia so stop pointing fingers

[@Foreheadsnatcher]

@@krisushi1 bro calm down lol. Australia is not that relevant in the world stage

[@muzza1967]

Last time I was in the U.S. I was told that I speak pretty good english for an Australian 😂

[@Ozgrade3]

I've had that said to me too in San Francisco.

[@TessDurbeyfield]

What did they... what did they think we speak??

[@Ozgrade3]

@@TessDurbeyfield I have no idea, but when I said that it was great to finally get electricity - he believed it.

[@TessDurbeyfield]

@@Ozgrade3 Oh my god, that is hilarious!! 😅😆

[@FIINKS]

@@Ozgrade3 Absolutely brain dead

[@vibeswithveda6118]

I love how he doesn't laugh at them or make them feel bad but just kindly corrects them instead

[@kingtut7213]

Kangaroo is actually delicious. It’s really easy to overcook it though!

[@JamesPrime1]

king tut I remember walking down to coles, buying those kangaroo meatballs, burning the crap out of them and saying to myself, “hmm. Not bad.” 😂😂😂

[@agajohanna428]

wallaby burgers in Launceston Tasmania at the pub... OMFG

[@BassMatt1972]

@@JamesPrime1 is great in tacos etc..

[@lucyschilder4121]

kangaroo sausages are so good

[@suraj9]

Mate, the only thing that went through my mind was if you had asked me this on a street, I would have said that it is legal and it is worth it! :D

[@jenjen3245]

Fun fact. We eat both animals on our coat of arms. Kangaroo and emu.

[@Oswald_Thatendswald]

Americans eat bison as well. Which is our national animal. Its not common but I've seen it on menus in the midwest.

[@badgebadge8946]

Fun fact, if you ever smell the fat of an emu, you will be glad you did not eat it.

[@princeporridge6928]

been in australia my whole life and never seen or heard of anybody eating kangaroo or emu

[@JamesPrime1]

You’ve never shopped at Coles or Woolworths?

[@princeporridge6928]

@@JamesPrime1 i do, but not often, usually at IGA

[@b-leighm752]

Coming from a person who lives in Australia.... You guys did a great job answering those questions =)

[@JamesPrime1]

I hope the people in the video see your comment!

[@elaineturcotte1043]

As an older person (who knows who Mewto is btw) that was fun! Very concerning that one girl pointed to Canada(!?) as the location for Australia! LHM! What was the fourth option for national animal; some slang word? (koala, wombat, kangaroo, image of a weird guy?) I know they often have an overpopulation of kangaroos, so it's not surprising they eat them. The wild turkey was nearly our national bird and we eat them!

[@CarriUSA]

If it was Canada, don’t you think,we’d have kangaroos in the states 😂

[@JamesPrime1]

KZbin keeps deleting my response Elaine. Not sure if you will see this or not, but Bogan is basically the same as rėdńèçk

[@elaineturcotte1043]

@@JamesPrime1 That's odd. Luckily, I your first response!

[@tsopmocful1958]

@@elaineturcotte1043 KZbin search 'darren and damo train station' to find out what a bogan is.

[@jenjen3245]

@elaine turcotte You’re awesome. So cool that you picked up on that. A bogan is slang and I guess would be like....🤔? Seriously, you might have to google it. It’s someone who is as Aussie as it gets. If I start mentioning stubbies, tanks and thongs it could go on forever.

[@Silverbeardedsurfer]

You can eat the national animal in Scotland too. But by law it has to be deep fried. Warning: processed unicorn may contain small amounts of horn.

[@Bryson470]

To the people who couldn’t point out Australia on a map we don’t clam u

[@Steve-zc9ht]

FR that was super embarrassing

[@pizzariya544]

Yeah, like Australia is so easy to spot

[@futuristiccat5636]

As an Australian, people don’t know that? Yikes

[@pinayladyoz8044]

I grew up in the third world country Philippines and when I was in high school, I already learned world map and world history and most of all I can already identified capital city of every country in the world. This is very bad, this Americans are so embarrassing.

[@jevislife5675]

dont necessarily need to know about places you dont plan to go to 🤷‍♂️

[@pinayladyoz8044]

@Trevon Womack ha ha ha what did America provide to Australia?

[@pinayladyoz8044]

@@jevislife5675 in that case you are limiting your your capacity to think beyond your own backyard.

[@jevislife5675]

@@pinayladyoz8044 well yea that’s true,but if you never leave where you live then why would you need to know that Italy’s shaped like a boot and in the southern part of Europe or that Sudan exists

[@pinayladyoz8044]

@@jevislife5675 I found that kind of life as very sad, not to ever explore beyond your own backyard.

[@mickythompson3807]

The guy with the mirror glasses knows his stuff 👍✌🇦🇺

[@z_z7976]

James I'm really enjoying you exploring these different editing effects. Keep it up.

[@JamesPrime1]

Hey thanks Mama McFadden! I’m glad you found them interesting! I like to sprinkle a little bit of editing in these videos

[@glenod]

we eat our coat of arms, the emu and kangaroo... they are also 2 animals that cannot walk backwards, hence they were chosen as a symble of always progressing.

[@bballkid7409]

Always felt like Australia is America’s distant crazy ass cousin.

[@JamesPrime1]

RB26 350z lol.

[@adriang6259]

I think we are. Pretty close.

[@FionaEm]

Considering the state the US is in these days, I think it's the other way around 😅

[@topsyfulwell]

@@FionaEm Yep. America is in straight jacket territory and I'd visit from the Land of Oz but there's a global Pandemic right now. Really. Corona/NFL is not a hoax.

[@FionaEm]

@@topsyfulwell I'm an Aussie too and I'm in Level 4 lockdown, so I agree that COVID is definitely not a hoax!

[@amandamichelle9687]

Thanks dude for mentioning our Music. We’ve got a range of great bands from Australian Crawl, Tame Impala, PowderFinger, midnight oil, Pete murrary and so many others.

[@Sophie-st3yc]

Sticky fingers

[@tishbrett]

Acca dacca

[@frankmageelivelongandbehap6576]

I am from Perth Western Australia and I was born here in Australia and it’s funny how many Americans don’t know that much about Australia unless they meet someone or have been here and by the way it is Aussie rules (AFL) that is more popular in Australia except during summer then it becomes cricket as Aussie rules for AFL or also known as Australian football league is played in winter

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

The reason why Canberra is the capital is because Sidney and Melbourne were both trying to become the capital but because they couldn’t come to a decision they decided the only way to settle it is have another city become the capital, so they made Canberra the capital

[@stephenharvey4138]

Here is a question from an Aussie. Where was the first international game of cricket played? Answer: on Manhattan Island at the New York Cricket Club. Canada played the USA.

[@justinschultz1846]

Ozzy rules/rugby. Ya joking aren’t ya mate. They are 2 completely different sports

[@JamesPrime1]

Justin Schultz kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WrgHqPgJJrmtk

[@florider304music6]

AFL cricket swimming also can be a big thing over here in Australia kangaroo Memes which I have my own Memes page and a few other things

[@ramiromaia592]

The highest attendance to an Aussie Rules game is 121,000 + to the 1970 grand final (the Aussie version of the Superbowl) at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (home of the AFL) between Carlton v Collingwood the two oldest and most fierce suburban rivals in Melbourne and indeed the Australian & Victorian Football league, there are other rivalries between other state teams but none are as old as this rivalry

[@sar6440]

I really want to go to Australia one day and possibly live there

[@JamesPrime1]

I had a really great time there. If you do get that chance to check out Australia, I recommend Adelaide. Solid place.

[@sar6440]

@@JamesPrime1 I would love to go everywhere in Australia

[@JamesPrime1]

Ad Revenue yea same here. I’d really like to check out Brisbane one of these days. Heard some good things about the place.

[@wattlebough]

Ad Revenue If you go to the Australian states of Victoria (Melbourne) and Tasmania (Hobart) avoid them in the colder months between May and September. It’s wet and miserable in the south east of the country during the Australian winter. Best time to visit is from October through to April when the weather is more sunny. January and February are the hottest months so be prepared for 90°F+ days.

[@agajohanna428]

@@JamesPrime1 also known as Brisvegas, but the real fun is on the gold coast

[@kimnovak8985]

The one thing I am horrified about is not anything else they got wrong they were fairly specific questions but on a map majority couldn’t find it on a map.

[@essdee1842]

Ooft that was funny! Amazing how few Americans know about the continents!

[@JamesPrime1]

Thanks Ess Dee. Glad you found the humor in it!

[@rebeccasimantov5476]

Their lack of basic geographical knowledge is astounding to me...

[@whymeeveryone]

also with Kangaroo they are the leanest red meat you can get, not much fat at all.

[@shaungordon9737]

Some of the things they knew actually surprised me

[@jt2099]

Beautiful beaches. Kangaroos. Relatively Close to NZ. Tasmania.

[@JamesPrime1]

Ahhhh Tasmania. I wanted to go there, but I just didn’t make it. I’ve got to make an effort to visit when I get there. Same with Perth.

[@AUmarcus]

@@JamesPrime1 Tasmania is the most beautiful place in Australia.

[@Noneya99799]

My home state I'm biased Tasmania is Pretty Great! A little slow on entertainment but big in natural experiences 🇦🇺💚

[@chriskelly3481]

@@JamesPrime1 I'm a Victorian and am pretty confident (having travelled all over Oz) that it is pretty hard to beat for beauty and incredible nature, amazing towns, loads of amazing things to do and the most dope capital city (Melbourne). But Perth is kind of my second home which I love and Tasmania is gorgeous.

[@agajohanna428]

FYI, Tasmania is part of Australia, it's our Island State. My home state

[@steveg4616]

national animal is kangaroo and emu which are on our coat of arms, both animals do not have a reverse, a symbal to say we are a country going forward, even some aussie dont know that

[@jaywan5553]

The Kangaroo and Emu feature on our National Emblem because 1) they are only in Australia, but mainly because 2) they can not move backwards - only forwards. Symbolising Australia only progresses forward, not stagnant or backwards.

[@michaelfink64]

What about the girl who thinks there are zebras in Australia and that it is where Canada is on the map? Actually the ones who said Melbourne was the capital were half right because it was the capital from 1901-1927. Aboriginal = adjective (as in Aborginal culture), Aborigine = noun (the people are Aborigines). Aussie Rules and Rugby are completely different. You can't sat Aussie Rules/Rugby. It would be like saying American football/soccer. Rugby was invented in England. Aussie Rules was invented in Australia (specifically Melbourne). Aussie Rules is definitely the national sport, not cricket. They don't really compete with each other because Aussie Rules is played in winter and cricket in summer. Aussie Rules has the fourth highest average attendance for a domestic competition in the world. It is true that it has a stronger following in some states/terrritories (Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory) than others (New South Wales, Queensland and Australian Capital Territory), but it is the most widely watched sport overall.

[@JamesPrime1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WrgHqPgJJrmtk

[@kenlyneham4105]

The most popular sport is horse racing or the Melbourne Cup to be precise. Everybody in the whole country stops what they're doing for that horse race. That does not happen with any other sport. That day is a public holiday in the state of Victoria. Other than that, cricket is the most popular. The national animal of Australia is both the kangaroo and the emu. Both animals are on the Australian Coat of Arms. I have to admit, I am surprised that so many there know as much as they do about Australia.

[@Leon011]

Whats the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about australia? Me: the Australian women's beach volleyball team! Shamefully, that's the fastest I've ever answered a question, EVER!

[@osocool1too]

Melbourne was the capital city for 26 years until 1927 after federation in 1901. Canberra from then onwards.

[@JamesPrime1]

Steven Heywood then everything changed when the fire nation attacked.

[@billyhendrix5544]

5:30 old mates looking like 'you think I'm stupid mate' xD hahaha

[@chriskelly3481]

"I didn't interview the entire population." 🤣👍 Why not?! 😜

[@JamesPrime1]

I always get comments saying, “YoU oNlY iNtErViEd x AmOnUt Of PeOpLe, tHeSe OpinioNs dOnT rEpReSeNt eVeRyOnE rEeEEEeEe!!!!” So now I have to explain to them that I didn’t interview everyone 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@demitraferles7970]

Recognising where the continents are, is amongst the earliest lessons I remember. How do these people have no geographical knowledge?

[@jevislife5675]

we arent taught about geography,not neccessary if you dont plan on leaving

[@simonpowell2559]

@@jevislife5675 You work hard at being dumb.

[@gregoryluckie1649]

Koori (also spelt koorie, goori or goorie) is a demonym for Aboriginal Australians from the approximate region now known as southern New South Wales and Victoria. The word derives from the Indigenous language Awabakal. For some people and groups, it has been described as a reclaiming of Indigenous language and culture, as opposed to relying on European titles such as "Aboriginal". The term is also used with reference to institutions involving Koori communities and individuals, such as the Koori Court, Koori Radio and Koori Knockout.

[@sareenac9348]

I like the Pokémon reference dude haha 😂 that was a good one 👍🏻

[@JamesPrime1]

hahah I’m glad you picked up on it 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@inodesnet]

Sport is a hard one. However it’s a shame that you asked the capital question in Chicago. Canberra was a designed capital avoiding a choice between the two larger cities of Sydney and Melbourne. The city layout was designed by, and the man made lake in it named after its architect, a Chicago native; Walter Burley Griffin. He won a competition to design the capital which actually led (possibly through jealousy), he and Frank Lloyd Wright never speaking to each other again.

[@jonlowing7907]

It's 'aborigine' pronounced 'ab or ij i nee' and derived from the Latin, 'ab origine' which means 'original inhabitant'. It refers to any group of people who are, or who are descended from, the first human occupants of any region in the world. 'Aboriginal' is the adjectival form.

[@RandomStuff-he7lu]

It's actually Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

[@agajohanna428]

@@RandomStuff-he7lu we refer to ourselves as Koorie. Sometimes followed by our Tribe, for instance, Im Koorie - Palawa, my mate, she's a Koorie wurundjeri woman

[@RandomStuff-he7lu]

@@agajohanna428 It's Murri in parts of Queensland.

[@agajohanna428]

@sovereignty rules it's not actually. It literally means the first people to inhabit a place dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/aboriginal www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aboriginal

[@agajohanna428]

@sovereignty rules The word aboriginal derives the Latin ab origine. In Latin, the preposition ab means 'from', or 'since'. origine means 'origin'. Together, 'from the beginning'. “Aboriginies” which means “Original inhabitants” English has another prefix ab-, as to mean "away" or"separated from" used commonly only in abnormal as far as I can think, which derives from a corruption of the Greek prefix a-, which generally forms the negative of the unprefixed word.

[@kingtut7213]

Cricket is our official national sport I think but I feel like rugby and AFL are overall more popular. NSW & QLD are huge rugby states, there is not really AFL here although we do have a few teams. AFL is a religion in Victoria, and is the most popular sport in the other states.

[@JamesPrime1]

LETS GO PORT ADELAIDE WOOOOOOO!!!!

[@kingtut7213]

@@JamesPrime1 No, James.

[@JamesPrime1]

king tut mmmm. Must be a Crows fan....That’s alright, you’re still welcomed. 😏

[@Abdul__Hadi]

you know AFL was created by the Melbourne cricketers ? these days Cricket ain't much popular campared to AFL/rugby but cricket is considered as the most prestigious sports and the test team captain get honoured most after the prime minister, Cricket environment in Australia is great

[@T1N0-]

@@Abdul__Hadi Honesty, I think cricket is more popular then afl.

[@albertbatfinder5240]

Many people nailed the pronunciation of Melbourne. Very odd! Also, I liked your disclaimer about not having interviewed every single American. It should be unnecessary to say so, but it’s surprising how many vox pop interviewers pretend their survey is the final word. The political ones just edit out every vox that doesn’t support their view.

[@shaungordon9737]

That was suprisingly actually

[@abigailcollins8443]

Think he said it first and people copied his pronunciation more than them reading it in an american accent.

[@vogelmeister6809]

@@abigailcollins8443 that makes sense

[@chumkrimson8161]

That’s because they just copied the interviewer. Anyway, Americans should never pronounce it “Mel-bin”. It sounds weird as hell. Just say Mel-burn

[@karinarafter353]

Yes to the lady who said she likes Vegemite it's a taste you have to get used to I would like to go to America and see how different the cultures are stay safe everyone 🇦🇺

[@jacqf3583]

And then didn't know where we were I the globe

[@karinarafter353]

Well as a country we are a island and have not been around long 😂

[@MatthewSmith-if5wp]

Vegemite....tart flavor?! Ummm no. It’s salty and very yeasty. A little bit is great swirled lightly into buttered toast with breakfast. 😎👍🏼

[@rogdedodge7258]

Eat it with a tablespoon like a real man lol

[@juddy219]

I’m australian

[@brontewcat]

To the two girls who said giraffes and zebras, I suppose if one tipped either continent on its side there is a resemblance. The different sizes may be a bit of a giveaway they are not the same continent.

[@kittytele7618]

Honestly, if it weren't for growing up watching American TV shows I would know as little about America as some Americans seem to know about Australia. I was impressed with some of the answers, particularly the guy who mentioned Tash Sultana and I liked that the interviewer didn't take the piss out of anyone.

[@cgkennedy]

Melbourne was for the first 27 years after Federation and Canberra was built then. We had Parliament House in Melbourne, Sydney did not.

[@dtrezy5223]

Cricket is popular throughout Australia however Aussie rules football is probably the most popular. It's the most attended sport in Australia. The only problem is the states New South Wales and Queensland rugby is more popular but in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Northern Territory Aussie rules is huge.

[@melukaussie7128]

Aussie Rules is the most popular sport and Rugby is a totally different sport, fun video though James..:-)

[@JamesPrime1]

Meluk aussie read the pinned comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2WrgHqPgJJrmtk Edit: it looks like you beat me to it 😁😁😂😂😂

[@melukaussie7128]

@@peterhughes7868 statwise it actually is. It is also has the third or fourth (can not recall) largest domestic attendance of any sport in the world. I have also lived in both states you have stated. I also am a huge rugby and football("Soccer supporter"). Love sports :-). I think people presume, because Rugby is the dominant sport in those states, however within the country of Australia, Aussie rules have the most attendances and supporters on the whole. Happy new year and hopefully this year is better than last, stay safe.:-)

[@lilybean9585]

To be fair, kangaroo is a so abundant it actually a pest and it is a very eco friendly meat (pretty good to, we eat it in our house)

[@ruralsadness8400]

Btw for anyone wondering kangaroos are sometimes considered pests which is why its legal to eat them

[@plumblossom44]

Kangaroo is delicious when done right. Best to have it blue or rare. Goes great with macadamias as well.

[@colinsmith3539]

Only eat farmed kangaroos one of the worst wormiest meats of all .. should know you use to slaughter them for dog meat had to boil the meat before giving to our pig dogs . See all the worms come to the surface .

[@primategaberocco]

Good video, for those still confused, marsupials aren't bears. 👌

[@Paul-pl6dl]

For sport Cricket in the summer months and AFL for SA.WA, Vic,Tas and Rugby in N.S.W & QLD in Winter but they do play AFL in N.S.W & QLD as well

[@Harldin]

You will find Kangaroo meat on the shelf in any large Supermarket and its actually very healthy, virtually no fat

[@firebat6612]

Some of the comments you will find below are fine examples of how "hating" has become cathartic to many people and, like a drug, can easily become an addiction.

[@jgsheehan8810]

Aussie Rules and Rugby League (both diff to Rugby) in winter. Cricket in summer but seemingly declining recently.

[@Slimenator]

Well, we fund our education funded through property taxes, so if the area is full of rich people buying expensive houses and real estate, the school is better funded. If you have money, you afford an education in a University or you can pull out a loan and be 30-120k in debt. If the education system did do a great job for you, you maybe able to get in on scholarships, but it's pretty rare for most people. Also, if you are from a wealthy family and your parents were former Alumni of an ivy league University, you can get into that University through legacy admissions. In fact, you can even graduate from that Ivy League University, still be an moron, but have a fancy looking graduation certificate from a distinguished Ivy League University and appear smart on paper. Just look at our politicians and media pundits. Obviously, how we do our educational system is the far more superior then other countries. I mean, just look at the results, we have a bunch of Einsteins here.

[@isabellawinter9191]

Girl really said “ I think it’s legal in the tribes”

[@Nina-rj4nu]

We love you too random Spanish guy. 😍

[@JamesPrime1]

Hahahahah

[@zyaravie911]

As an Australian, it makes me wonder what do Americans learn in geography at school? Is it American map only? He was asking a group of what it seems like fairly educated people and they didn't even know where Australia is on the map. I'm not saying you have to be a pro in geography but Australia is a continent and a country so it's obvious where it is on the map. Also, I think rugby is the most popular sport. Fun facts, it's quite common to eat kangaroo since you can find kangaroo meat at most supermarkets. At least in where I'm from in Sydney

[@esonon5210]

I wouldn't use interviews like this to represent anything meaningful. The creator could have filtered the responses to ignorant people because he knows people would make condescending remarks in the comments.

[@tom4115]

"Kangaroo"..."it felt so basic". Damn, roos across straya felt that one!

[@gregquan5647]

What was with the combining of AFL and Rugby? It'd be like combining netball and basketball into one sport...

[@danieladams4561]

Wow. The guy in the shades and cap was the only person who wasn't a complete dunce

[@florider304music6]

LOL the ending yes in Australia there is the best skids here 😂👍🏻🇦🇺

[@asjeot]

Aussie rules and Rugby are two different sports and even rugby in Australia is split into Rugby League and Rugby Union. Rugby Union is more popular worldwide but Rugby League is more popular in Australia. Aussie Rules is more popular in the southern states and Rugby League the dominant football in the Queensland, Canberra and New South Wales.

[@rhye3050]

That poor child pointed to the Canada and thought it was Australia. We are failing these babies 😭

[@badgebadge8946]

Canberra is so boring, that even Australians cant believe its the capital. Nice work James, please say hi to your older brother Optimus!

[@joydoe7938]

You could tell the older couple were backpackers back in their day!

[@Tom3065]

I am Australian and I live in Victoria where the massive restrictions were for corona it sucked

[@zacha6339]

2:53 this guy knows which city is better (:

[@miranda5237]

Kangaroo meat is sold at supermarkets but its not the most popular and it is quite a tough meat

[@steveg4616]

the american guy with wife , he is a fanboy ,he hit out the park, he was awesome

[@TheScunneredMan]

That girl who pointed out CANADA for AUSTRALIA. Heavens, it's their neighbour for goodness sake. If she cant spot Canada on a map, no hope for her.

[@MustadMarine]

I'm planning to buy a bike and ride solo across the outback from one coast to the other. I want to dare all those critters they got there to come kill me. I may do it next winter, we'll see. It should be a helluva ride.

[@sharonlo1958]

Nice she said koalas not koala bears omg they don’t know where Australia is

[@chriskelly3481]

Right?! 1st: They're NOT bears. 2nd: No AUSSIE ever calls them that. That's a tourist thing. Nice that she got it right. 😁👍🐨

[@chriskelly3481]

Yeah, not knowing WHERE Australia is was pretty alarming for their education system. The one that pointed to Canada blew my mindballs!

[@sharonlo1958]

Chris Kelly they always call them bears and it drives me nuts lol

[@TheScunneredMan]

I'd love if someone asked in US all about Australian slang words. Even in UK, I think a lot of people would be stuck here. But I think they would do a bit better than the US.

[@ZarnyGrace89]

Im from New Zealand but live in Aussie and i thought Sydney was the capital 🤦‍♀️ lol. I suppose Its kinda like how people outside of Aotearoa think Auckland is the capital 🤷‍♀️🤣

[@JamesPrime1]

Lol I think everyone at one point thought the capital of Australia was Sydney 🤣

[@vogelmeister6809]

@@JamesPrime1 i cant believe im bringing this up but i am australian and i was doing a quiz and was half asleep and it was like "sydney is the captial" and i was like "yes"

[@JamesPrime1]

@@vogelmeister6809 🤣🤣🤣 that’s ok! It happens to the best of us lol

[@pinayladyoz8044]

"Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander" is the right answer of what you called the Indigenous people in AUSTRALIA.

[@rodwhitfield3029]

Australian football is, by far, the biggest sport in Australia, by just about any metric you can name.

[@kathymae7814]

Big spiders and snakes...lol

[@JamesPrime1]

Hahahaha THE SPIDERS ARE MASSIVE. YES!

[@conwittyconway6134]

Americans…we aren’t really exposed to much about Australia…here in Chicago where the video is shot… you can occasionally find kangaroo burgers on the menu…other than that it’s…the opera house…kangaroos and . It ends there.

[@xboxboyz3453]

Adelaide does sound like a capital city tho it's bloody good guesses

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

We clearly know alot more about them , than that do about us...

[@colinsmith3539]

Too much American tv I’m afraid

[@x_quinn_x9179]

Technically the Kangaroo and the Emu are the reps of Aus as they are in the coat of arms.

[@alexblackricefield4335]

Hey, a quick tip. For the Kangaroos there are too many Kangaroos, and it's harming the crops and the farms, so the government suggests Australians to eat 200g of Kangaroo meat each year.