“We belong together, not to each other.”

Straya!!!

I have scars on the tips of both middle fingers thanks to the deli slicer.

Holy shit do you still have that eye?!

I think it is a political stunt more than anything... But having said that I don’t entirely disagree with it. I think linking the Family Tax Benefit A supplement to vaccinations is a good thing, however I don’t think the childcare rebates should be. These rebates are not means tested (which I think they should be) and…

Not only Tony Abbott, but Scott Morrison too!! *shudder*

There are no recognised religions in Australia that oppose vaccination.

Mostly the latter. (Except we don’t have granola in Australia.)

One of the things I love about this column is that, due to time-zones, I can quickly read the stories before work, (where like so many of us, I deal with stupid customers ALL DAY) and then come back after work & settle in to read the comment wars that have erupted in the meantime!

YES.

Pete Evans is a douche.

As an Aussie, the phrase 'no worries' comes out of my mouth without thinking, so as long as I work out what an appropriate tip is I should be fine when I come to the US yeah?

Brought tears to my eyes.

Commenters not getting the shellfish story- really?

As an Adelaidian, this makes me so happy you have no idea.

Not being American, I may be missing something- but since when does burger = beef? I have never heard of that before. To me, burger just means served in a bun...

On behalf of my fellow Aussies, I apologise. When I travel to the US next year I will endeavour to tip over & above!

Hoping to be able to contribute to this thread when get a new job soon and finally be able to quit my current job and its sexist, ableist, arrogant management!!!

Wouldn't say embarrassed of the guy per se, but the experience was not fun. The sex itself was not as painful as the fact that he got up and left not even 10 minutes after finishing. Oh and then after I had walked home (it happened at a friends house) and went to the bathroom I realised he had left the condom inside…