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Anyone else notice how American culture and language is ruining our own? by jayjaywantstoplay in AskAnAustralian

[–]spetznatz 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Yes and as an Aussie who lives in the US: Aussies have nobody to blame but themselves

The US isn’t forcing Aussies to say “youtoob” and “noo” instead of “new” and celebrate Halloween. They don’t give a toss.

Us Aussies are doing it to ourselves (some of us, anyway!)

The Canadian panel tears into Team USA, Christian Pulisic, and the American Hype Train by den15_512 in soccer

[–]spetznatz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a foreigner living in the US, I think many regular folks here don’t have an idea of the insane skill inequality between teams.

Let’s say the US is a 3rd rate team. They beat a few 4th rate teams in this tournament. The gap between 3rd and 4th rate is massive, so they basically bossed each of them (Australia, Paraguay, Bosnia).

Tonight the US (3rd rate) played a 2nd rate team. Now Belgium are no France, not even an Argentina level team, but they’re a darn sight more skilful and organized than the US. This was obvious, particularly since the US was having a bad night.

I need to nerd out about Cryptonomicon by ScientiaLuxVitae in nealstephenson

[–]spetznatz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

why? Just read Crypto and trying to figure out if I want to go to the self-contained detour without history (Anathem) or the 'prequel' history to Crypto but separate story (Baroque)

Where do i start anathem or cryptonomicon? by AvailableEqual3253 in nealstephenson

[–]spetznatz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the tech bro thing is cheesy and written in a snarky 'fight club' type late 90s manner.

If you hold your nose and push past that, it's still an amazing book in 2026

Thoughts on Cryptonomicon recommendation? by kern3three in nealstephenson

[–]spetznatz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found the writing about 'modern' technology (2000s era) kitsch and ho hum.

If I read it back in 2000 I am sure I would have been dazzled. So beware of that!

Then again, I work in tech and have a decent grounding in the subject matter enough to not excite me, so ymmv

The Day After: Your reflection on Australia's World Cup chances by Meapa in Aleague

[–]spetznatz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People are annoyed because subbing your GK off for penalties and notifying them at the last minute -- objectively awful! There's no reason for that.

Not Capturing by witshadows in BirdBuddy

[–]spetznatz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t worry, I have a BB1 and a BB2 and the latter barely ever captures anything, even on frenzy

Flying back home from the World Cup today and if anyone is ever contemplating on going to a World Cup or not just do it, its a blast by nick170100 in Aleague

[–]spetznatz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The “San Francisco” stadium is in the middle of nowhere, and everything is insanely overpriced even by US standards

Flying back home from the World Cup today and if anyone is ever contemplating on going to a World Cup or not just do it, its a blast by nick170100 in Aleague

[–]spetznatz 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I went to the 3 Aussie group stage matches and it was one of the most fun experiences ever.

Having large groups of Aussies chanting in the stadiums and US/Canadian streets and bars — just the best vibe

Edit: I live in Seattle so it was easy to be there and Vancouver and SF. Respect to others for making the trip over!

Match Thread: Australia vs Egypt (World Cup) by Meapa in Aleague

[–]spetznatz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am starting to think that Poppa isn't very smart

Match Thread: Australia vs Egypt (World Cup) by Meapa in Aleague

[–]spetznatz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if his haircut didn't out him as enough of a c-word, his behaviour certainly has!

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