Buzz·Posted on 2 Feb 2021Non-Aussies Are Sharing The Strangest Things They Just Found Out About Australia"I just found out that Australians call sink disposals fucking wood chippers..." — Um, what?by Julia WillingBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. This tried and tested mantra that keeps us humble in the darkest of days. wow someone actually @sally_ayas Just found out that Australians say “at least we’re not in America” when they’re in a bad situation 💀💀💀 and to think I couldn’t be more embarrassed 02:15 AM - 11 Jan 2021 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @sally_ayas 2. This common abbreviation which has become so widely accepted, that even the local franchises have rebranded to include it. bonk // please for the love of god and all things @bonkisfine i just found out that "maccas" is what australians call mcdonalds 04:29 AM - 20 Jan 2021 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @bonkisfine 3. This straight-up lie that I can't even begin to comprehend??? brick🧱 @tacoscrape i just found out that Australians call sink disposals fucking wood chippers 11:30 PM - 05 Jan 2021 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @tacoscrape I don't know who told you this, but we don't even have sink disposals here. 4. This savoury delight that actually shouldn't be the cause of so much confusion. Terezi Pyrope ♎ and Celeste ♦ @NihilistPanther cw food 💥just found out australians eat pies that are just meat??? like its just a pie, filled with meat?? and they get them at gas stations??? what the fuck??? 05:50 PM - 22 Dec 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @NihilistPanther 5. This first-time discovery and appreciation of a culinary legend. Tommy @ProFoxyTV Found out today that Australians eat something called fairy bread and it is just white bread with butter and sprinkles. I tried it and I can say that I understand why it is such a big thing over the pond 03:28 AM - 15 Dec 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @ProFoxyTV 6. This iconically Aussie pronunciation of a musical icon. The Dad Briefs™ @SladeWentworth Just found out that Australians pronounce AC/DC "Acca Dacca" and it's just one more reason why I must visit. 11:14 PM - 18 Nov 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @SladeWentworth 7. This righteous tradition that is probably the only reason anyone looks favourably on Australian politics. Rose Davies / Rosie Scribblah @RosieScribblah I just found out that Australians get Democracy Sausages on voting day!!! 07:54 PM - 13 Oct 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @RosieScribblah 8. This naming convention that simply makes sense. Alex :P @YouuForever Hey I just found out that most commonly in Australia, what we know as Sprinkles, Australians know them as "Hundreds and thousands" because there are hundreds and thousands of them... I may be a little late to the party here but... WHAT?!? 05:30 PM - 27 Sep 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @YouuForever 9. This humble, nostalgic brekky staple that will always have a special place in our hearts. Kobra Kai! @xokobrakai i just found out that sometimes australians eat spaghetti on toast for breakfast 07:34 PM - 18 Sep 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @xokobrakai 10. This decidedly emasculating term for what is supposed to be an intimidating gang on wheels. stoopid @hotolkos Just found out australians call biker gangs Bikies that is so cute 08:48 PM - 17 Aug 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @hotolkos 11. This quintessential Aussie name for a ciggie. Riya Sharma @reaayonce just found out that australians call cigarettes "durry" HMMMM dont lnow how i feel about this 10:34 AM - 07 Aug 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @reaayonce 12. This re-spelling of a truly fantastic word. victoria @JlASTlN i just found out that australians spell diarrhea as “diarrhoea” im not ok don’t hmu 💔💔💔💔💔 08:35 AM - 28 Jul 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @JlASTlN 13. This, admittedly, somewhat disturbing realisation about our most beloved mascot. arianna 🦋 @ajd_arianna I JUST FOUND OUT THAT AUSTRALIANS EAT KANGAROOS 05:07 AM - 23 Jul 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @ajd_arianna 14. This oft-forgotten fact that even Australians tend to overlook. BaySoo⁹🐧 @Istehqaaq I just found out that Sydney is not the capital of Australia. I am sorry to all Australians. 04:10 PM - 01 Jul 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @Istehqaaq 15. This cutesy name that simply makes gardening more enjoyable. lil em 🌻 @eminator3xf I just found out that Australians call weed wackers “whipper snippers” and I just 03:28 AM - 02 Jul 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @eminator3xf 16. This delightful term that rightfully places potatoes alongside other precious gemstones. Rob Fuller @mubix Just found out that Tater Tots are sometimes called “Potato Gems” in Australia. I knew I loved Australians for a reason. #PotatoGemsLife 01:45 PM - 23 Mar 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @mubix 17. This superior name for everyone's favourite loungewear. Mister🔮📿 @devinedeme Just found out that tracky dacks is sweatpants. Now I'm on YouTube trying to find videos of Australians saying it. 07:57 AM - 30 Jun 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @devinedeme 18. This highly-visual metaphor for men's swimming trunks. Kim 🌱 @twinkspock just found out that australians call mens' boxer-brief style swimsuits "budgie smugglers" 10:29 PM - 07 Jan 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @twinkspock 19. This two-syllable improvement on the OG name, which just saves time. Juno Etsy @abjackadabra Just found out Australians call sandwiches 'sangas' and any remaining desire to visit has disappeared, just like that 12:57 PM - 18 Oct 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @abjackadabra 20. This fun improvement to the utterly boring name "slides". Reid Parker @ReidParker_ I just found out that loads of Australians call slides “slippery dips”. Fuck you people are weird 01:02 AM - 04 Aug 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @ReidParker_ 21. This deliciously Aussie name for everyone's favourite dachshunds. Pants 🥀 @annasquarepants I just found out that Australians call wiener dogs “sausage dogs” and from now on so will I 06:25 AM - 03 Jul 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @annasquarepants 22. This upgrade from that gross, traditional sugary-sweet sausage bun. 𝓀𝒾𝒹 𝑔𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝒸𝓇𝒶𝓏𝓎 @reallycrazykid found out this weekend that australians dont use hot dog buns they just throw those fuckers on a piece of white bread. i was made fun of for even suggesting the use of the bun. this place is fucked. 07:28 AM - 12 Feb 2019 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @reallycrazykid 23. This recreational party drug that proves how resourceful Australians are. spence @Spencer_H286 just found out that australians snort leather cleaner for fun so. yeah. 04:31 AM - 19 Nov 2018 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @Spencer_H286 24. This pronunciation which is vastly superior to A-DEE-DAS. Sophie Weiner @sophcw guys, i just found out that australians pronounce adidas "added ass" 02:21 AM - 04 Sep 2018 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @sophcw 25. This re-ordering of words which is just better. h @hanpeach just found out that australians say ‘scissors paper rock’ instead of ‘rock paper scissors’ not sure what to do with this information 04:42 PM - 03 Jun 2018 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @hanpeach 26. This stylish accessory which once again brings to light the conflict of fanny VS. bum. Jaya_Martinez @jranait I just found out that Australians call “fanny packs” “bum bags” so now my life is happy 03:08 AM - 25 Apr 2018 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @jranait 27. This turn of phrase for when you're feeling heated and breathless. lindsay @lindsayb96 So I just found out that when Australians are out of breath they say they are ‘puffed’ 😂 06:52 AM - 02 Feb 2018 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @lindsayb96 28. This charming little name that makes wet days all the more bearable. Misty @mistydemeo I just found out that Australians call umbrellas “brolleys” and I’m just charmed beyond belief 07:48 AM - 10 Mar 2016 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @mistydemeo 29. This enduring insult for our dear ginger-haired friends. Tyler Campbell @souptyc I just found out that Australians call red heads rangas (short for orangutans) and now I'm wondering why we still say ginger. 05:01 AM - 08 Feb 2016 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @souptyc 30. This hilarious realisation that is very NSFW. •﹏• @ohYEAHcallum Just found out that Australians call blow jobs "gobbies" Wtf even is Australia?! 05:17 AM - 29 Oct 2015 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @ohYEAHcallum 31. And finally, this age-old debate over our favourite yeasty spread. danielle @deemazingg_ I just found out that Australians eat something that they spread on their toast like Nutella, but it tastes like beef ? Why? That sounds disgusting. 04:30 PM - 15 Mar 2020 Reply Retweet Favorite Twitter: @deemazingg_ Join our Facebook group!