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I've noticed these kids trying to add me as a friend on networking sites - their pages are all covered in Australian flags, little sayings like 'aussie pride', etc etc.

I've got news for you kids:

Aussie pride is an oxymoron.

REAL 'Aussies' aren't patriotic. That's an American thing. We were quite happy to be practically part of Britain for the first 50 or so years of independence (e.g. British national anthem among other things), everyone agrees we've got a pretty average anthem, our flag is boring and has another country's symbol taking up a quarter of it, and overly patriotic Australians are just embarrassing. And you know what? That's the way I like it. Patriotism is for idiots.

Another point: when these kids list their favourite movies and bands, every single one is American. Last time I checked, Eminem, Black Eyed Peas and Limp Bizkit are not Australian bands. If you were 'fair dinkum' about being a 'true blue aussie', you'd listen to Slim Dusty and watch The Castle 24/7. Crikey mate.