That's "unamerican"
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I haven't heard anyone in the politics scene in Finland call something un-Finnish. But I'm sure phrases with same connotations are used all the time. Especially now as a xenophobic nationalist party became somewhat popular and has make me ashamed to live in my own country.
i would say that the residents of the united states being called "American" is un-American considering America is a continent, but thats just me XD (disregard this, i always say it to raise eyebrows between the residents of the USA 
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what we say is "it goes against our customs/way of thinking/way of living/religion, but never "Un-Mexican"
)what we say is "it goes against our customs/way of thinking/way of living/religion, but never "Un-Mexican"
I don't know about that -- in terms of the western world they do seem pretty xenophobic -- all the talk in this thread of people using the phrase "unaustralian" should be proof of that.Super Toast said:
(they're nothing on the Americans though)
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"Un-American" is an enigma to me. I'm pretty sure the American constitution was made in such a way that any political ideal could work through the country's system, whether it be some far right party or a communist party or whatever else, so it really does make no sense to label some things as unamiercan because that ideal is not set in stone at all -- in terms of the basic rules of America, it is one of the most fickle nations out there.
It's rare but it does occur, mainly due to it being inheritantly self-satarisingFatalis67 said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10674973
I think although it might not be a uniquely American phenomenon, it's certainly more of an issue there. The national pride that is instilled into Americans is rarely found anywhere else. Sure there will be some people who'll say "that's just not British" but largely these people or either old, rich, or racist. Not all of them mind, just most of them. In the US everything centres around the US and being American.
This patriotism might well stem from the fact that it is a fairly modern country. England doesn't have a set date we can celebrate as the beginning of the country. Possibly this patriotism might be because as a country there hasn't quite been the level of wars and such that we have here in the UK. We've oppressed for centuries and now have a bit of an apologetic stance on things, after the empire and slavery and such.
So yeah, not completely unique but certainly very American to say.
This patriotism might well stem from the fact that it is a fairly modern country. England doesn't have a set date we can celebrate as the beginning of the country. Possibly this patriotism might be because as a country there hasn't quite been the level of wars and such that we have here in the UK. We've oppressed for centuries and now have a bit of an apologetic stance on things, after the empire and slavery and such.
So yeah, not completely unique but certainly very American to say.
It happens in Australia, I hear "un-Australian" all the time. Nowhere else though, I haven't heard "un-New Zealand" or "un-French" or "un-Thai".
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Actually wait, I have heard that last one.
(see wot i did there?)
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Actually wait, I have heard that last one.
(see wot i did there?)
Though really, I don't think that compares to the use of 'unamerican'. The unaustralian thing is based around a general consensus and desire for the 'fair go' and 'good sportsmanship'. The unamerican thing, on the other hand, is more about manipulating the us vs them mentality that I've heard is deeply embedded in American culture. So for us, it is to keep things fair and reasonable, for Americans it is playing on their fears and prejudices.Vault101 said:
damn
not really, some people (the ones who you see on TV) are but 96% of us are fine.coolkirb said:
It happens in Australia - everyday you've got people on both sides of politics calling the other "unaustrailan!" It's getting worse: Don't like a particular policy! UNAUSTRALIAN! Buying a foreign car? UNAUSTRALIAN! Are you too friendly? UNAUSTRALIAN! Are you not friendly? UNAUSTRALIAN!
Just about anything can be called "unaustralian!" and people love to do it all the time. Did your policy favour the poor over the rich? "Well, that's marxist socialist garbage and totally unaustralian!" Did your policy favour the rich over the poor? "Australia was founded on the Fair-go! Helping Millionaires is unaustralian!".
You can't escape it. No matter what you do, no matter where you go, no matter what you believe in, someone, somewhere, will call you "Unaustralian" for it.
I just ignore them. I am an Australian. Got me passport and everything. I've lived here virtually my entire life. By definition, anything I do within the confines of the law IS "Australian", because I am an Australian.
I think it's very funny that someone would accuse me of being "Unaustralian" because I have a Renault car, when they're driving a Ford.
Just about anything can be called "unaustralian!" and people love to do it all the time. Did your policy favour the poor over the rich? "Well, that's marxist socialist garbage and totally unaustralian!" Did your policy favour the rich over the poor? "Australia was founded on the Fair-go! Helping Millionaires is unaustralian!".
You can't escape it. No matter what you do, no matter where you go, no matter what you believe in, someone, somewhere, will call you "Unaustralian" for it.
I just ignore them. I am an Australian. Got me passport and everything. I've lived here virtually my entire life. By definition, anything I do within the confines of the law IS "Australian", because I am an Australian.
I think it's very funny that someone would accuse me of being "Unaustralian" because I have a Renault car, when they're driving a Ford.
yeah I think 60 minutes has gone down in terms of credibilityPatrick Young said:
was it them or a current affiar doing the story on
"Asian kids are smaerter than your kids!!! your doing it wrong Australian parents! woooo!!"
EDIT: yeah beaches are overated, also I have completley no interest in AFL or any other sports...does that make me un australian? if it does I dont care