Here are some of the classic questions that were asked of the Sydney
Olympic Committee via their Web site, and answers supplied where
appropriate.Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia? I have never seen it rain on TV,
so how do the plants grow? (UK)
A: Upwards, out of the ground, like the person who asked this question,
who themselves will need watering if their IQ drops any lower.Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? (USA)
A: Depends on how much beer you’ve consumed…Q: Which direction should I drive - Perth to Darwin or Darwin to Perth to
avoid driving with the sun in my eyes? (Germany)
A: Excellent question, considering the Olympics are being held in Sydney.Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the railroad
tracks?
(Sweden)
A: Sure, it’s only three thousand miles, so you’ll need to have started
about a year ago to get there in time for this October.Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Australia? (Sweden)
A: And accomplish what?Q: It is imperative that I find the names and addresses of places to
contact for a stuffed porpoise (Italy)
A: I’m not touching this one…Q: Are there any ATMs in Australia? Can you send me a list of them in
Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville and Hervey Bay (UK)
Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia? (UK)
A: Why bother? Use your fingers like the rest of us…Q: Do you have perfume in Australia? (France)
A: No. Everybody stinks.Q: Do tents exist in Australia? (Germany)
A: Yes, but only in sporting supply stores, peoples’ garages, and most
national parks…Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia? (UK)
A: This HAS to have been asked by a blonde.. …Q: Can you tell me the regions in Tasmania where the female population is
smaller than the male population? (Italy)
A: Yes. Gay nightclubs.Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? (France)
A: Yes. At Christmas.Q: Can I drive to the Great Barrier Reef? (Germany)
A: Sure, if your vehicle is amphibious.Q: Are there killer bees in Australia? (Germany)
A: Not yet, but we’ll see what we can do when you get here.Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia?
(USA)
A: What’s this guy smoking, and where do I get some?Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year
round?
(Germany)
A: Another blonde?Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can dispense
rattlesnake serum? (USA)
A: I love this one… there are no rattlesnakes in Australia.Q: Which direction is North in Australia? (USA)
A: Face North and you should be about right.Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys’ Choir schedule? (USA)
A: Americans have long had considerable trouble distinguishing between
Austria and Australia.Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Australia, but I forget
it’s
name. It’s a kind of bear and lives in trees. (USA)
A: (sigh…)Q: Are there places in Australia where you can make love outdoors?
(Italy)
A: Yes. OutdoorsQ: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA)
A: Yes, but you’ll have to learn it first.
Very Funny Indeed
Main reason for enjoyong these jokes is because I live in Sydney, Australia