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    8 Things Kiwi Expats Are Sick Of Hearing

    As in a person from New Zealand, and not the fruit

    1. New Zealand, thats where The Shire is right?

    Oh a LOTR reference, you are clever!

    2. Hey my friend's cousin lives in NZ, do you know him?

    Yea of course! Because NZ consists of 400 people.

    3. You're from NZ? That's cool, I went to Sydney once.

    Oh you're from LA? That's cool, I went to Mexico City once.

    4. Why are you named after a bird that can't fly?

    Good question.

    5. New Zealand, I love Flight of the Concords!

    Good for you. I also like shows from your country.

    6. Oh New Zealand, I have always wanted to go there!

    Well don't let me stop you.

    7. So are from Hobbit New Zealand or City New Zealand?

    Oh yes, yes that is very original.

    8. New Zealand, wow, your country is just so beautiful!

    Well, if you say so...