 Here are some of the classic questions that were asked of theSydney Olympic Committee via their Web site, and the wittyanswers that go with them.
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 thisquestion, who themselves will need watering if their IQ drops anylower...
Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? (USA)
 A: Depends on how much beer you've consumed...
Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow therailroad tracks? (Sweden)
A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, so you'll need to havestarted 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: Can I bring cutlery into Australia? (UK)
A: Why bother? Use your fingers like the rest of us...
 Q: Do tents exist in Australia? (Germany)
A: Yes, but only in sporting supply stores, peoples' garages, andmost national parks...
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: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available allyear round? (Germany)
A: Nope, only on Tuesdays LOL.
 Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who candispense 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: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? (USA)
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first. |
