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Happy American import day (thelemmy.club)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/ausmemes@aussie.zone
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[–] 59 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Imagine getting pissy over a holiday for kids with cos play and candy.

Bat shit insane 🤣.

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  • [–] 29 points 10 months ago

    The trick or treaters in our area were so cautious not to be a nuisance - had a skeleton in the front garden bed but many walked by unsure because we didn't have a sign specifically inviting them to knock for lollies. Those that did were very polite and thankful.

    Least of our worries when it comes to malign US influence. What really needs a smack in the mouth is our Google/Apple/etc. dependency.

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  • [–] 11 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    It's so funny that Australia prides itself on being multicultural.

    Just not american-type multicultural.

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  • [–] 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

    This is not an import by the vibrant American expat community though right? This is being pushed by huge chains to sell plastic and sugar, and they push it to kids. That’s what shits me.

    On the other hand it was a cool community event to witness and we don’t really see too much of anymore that imho. I just resent the aggressive way it’s inculcated on us by greedy companies to suck our value.

    Why can’t they sponsor existing local cultural festivals or something?

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  • [–] 7 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Yet, Christmas gets a pass lol.

    I'm not saying you're wrong, and I'm on board, just that a lot of it comes from "fuck america", not "fuck capitalism"

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago (1 child)

    100% agree with you but tbf the US accelerated capitalism to the extreme, faster than any other country could have, so I get why people see it that way.

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