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Anti-Americanism has a strong history in Australia, so that might explain part of it. I can tell you that if some random guy said that Australians are quite similar to Canadians, or Estonians, or whatever, I might agree or just shrug. But there's something about the thought of being compared to Americans that does get my back up. It's not entirely rational, but I'm pretty sure if someone said to me that Australia and America are similar, even though in some respects that may be very true, I still think I would get extremely pissed off.
As for Aussie patriotism, I think it can be rather strong in stupid ways, but I attribute some of it to American influence.
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"Look, I'm pretty relaxed for a guy who just lost money on a rave. And who's currently speeding down the highway drunk off my tits. And I'm being chased by someone in a blue Corolla. Woohoo! I just ran a red light!"
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