js 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Quote: Originally posted by Toque: That is just good natured ribbing though. Funny. We can all have a good laugh. The Seppo thing is wrong though. I'm sorry I even brought it up. Yeah, in todays politically correct environment it is wrong, but like I said, the term 'Seppo' goes back to a totally different period in history. Realistically, the only Aussies who should be using it are those from that era. Anyone younger still using it is INDEED an ignorant 'wanker', and should be ignored. Link to post Share on other sites
sunrise 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 nowadays, generally speaking, seppo, if used, isn't meant by the user to be derogatory. It's as cockney as 'hitting the frog and toad (road)'. And Aussies being lazy will shorten it instead of saying the whole phrase. Of course you will have some yobs for who it will be derogatory. At the same time, if I was Amercian I'd probably take offense too. I dont' use the term myself. Just wanted to say that it's not always intended to offend. Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Yeah, American's just don't have a sense of humour! Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 And Aussie humor is always soooo funny aye. Sheep jokes anyone ...get back to comedy class fullas ! I'm sure all the kiwis on here will concur with that. Always gives me a laugh though cause it's so lame. Nothing to take offense about though, cause it's 'almost' never malicious. Taking the piss is a natural part of Aussie culture and it's the same in NZ. Often it's taken out of context by Nth Americans, however occassionally it is malicious. You could split up Aussie/Kiwi piss taking into three catagories as follows: a) guys being successfully funny in a good natured way guys trying hard to be funny but not quite getting it right, in a good natured way c) ****kers just intent on putting others down in a malicious way Yamakashi is a smart enough guy to work out the nuance, so no wonder he hates the term 'seppo' He's prolly heard it from a type © jerkoff up in Nisekko. Link to post Share on other sites
unit 0 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 That's funny you brought up sheep jokes. In the pubs in NZ, if someone found out I was an ozzie they would start telling me the same sheep jokes they tell in oz but with the countries reversed. ie. Why do Australians wear velco gloves? etc etc.. It was pretty funny actually. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 yeah, it just depends on the situation and how its said eh? Heard it both. can handle it from mates takin the piss but sometimes though its just wrong... Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Well, I'll concede the sheep jokes do have their time and place. Still think they're pretty flat most of the time though. Heard that one about the farmer not wanting to share his sheep with anyone far too many times. It's a bit like people reciting lines from 'Wayne's World'. The whole Aussies and Kiwis giving each other jib thing is usually pretty funny, even if the jokes aren't Link to post Share on other sites
window-cleaner 0 Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Getting back to the Niseko thing, for the first time I am hearing negative things from fellow Aussies coming back. They seems to be a feeling that it is changing - for the worse. Sad to hear. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'm happy for them all to keep going up there. Keeps my local slopes less busy. Link to post Share on other sites
Basement Boy 0 Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'm hitting Nisekko for the first time in 2 weeks - any tips on how to not have a bad experience? Places to avoid etc.? Link to post Share on other sites
powda tele 0 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Basement Boy, I hear more hype on here about how Niseko is getting trashed than I ever see about it being the new hot resort. There might be some losers there who are giving Aussies a bad name, but they don't make or break a holiday. Want to enjoy your Niseko holiday? Do the same as you would anywere: relax, smile, enjoy the powder, abuse your body, enjoy the powder some more, and abuse your body some more. If you meet a loser, give them a wide berth. How can you not have fun if you're not in the office and there is that much snow around? A holiday is a state of mind. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 yeah this thing need to get back on track and stop talking about seppos. if you wanna insult cb just call him cb. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Yeah but Creek Boy is funny mate. I know unit was takin the piss too, just dont like the word. pretty simple. Fattwins should be renamed to forgetful fuk Link to post Share on other sites
unit 0 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Basement Boy, like powdertele says, don't worry about it, You're gunna have a ball up there Link to post Share on other sites
Basement Boy 0 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Yeah right on. What's so bad about Australians anyway? They're basically just like Canadians except without all the clothing. I'll report back with a race ratio. Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom Raspberry Blower 0 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 You'll have a great time, no worries. It's only people who know the place a few years ago who will notice. (And you might not think you're in Japan) Link to post Share on other sites
window-cleaner 0 Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 BB, you'll have a blast! Enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites
AndDee 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Well thought I would make my first post on here and this seems like a good topic to drag up again ! I am heading over to Niseko in Mid Feb. The hype surrounding Niseko in Aus at the moment is amazing. All the travel places are pushing it very hard, problem being now it's pretty much fully booked out until the end of Feb. Any advice (apart from not being a drunken Yobbo) Best places to eat Quirky bars/places to eat What to look out for There are a ton (around 10-20) of us from a Australian ski forum heading across to Niseko over various weeks, around 20-30 heading to Furano as well! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hi AndDee, My advice- Try doing a search! I think someone asks the same questions on here at least once a week!! Hope you have a good time!! Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 **** that's true That could be where some of the resentment from this forum comes from Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 and the fact there is better sking in japan. Link to post Share on other sites
sanjo 2 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Haha, definitely. Link to post Share on other sites
sakebomb 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Maybe we should make a template- Hi my name is___________. I will be coming from__________, Australia with _____ friends to (please choose one) ski/snowboard at Niseko. Where can we get good food, entertainment and other typical gaijin comforts etc etc.. Copy and paste and just fill in the blanks! Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Can't these Aussies be a bit more adventurous. Niseko was the SH\T 5 years ago but now it is just the place where everyone goes to ride the "famous Japanese powder". Every second Aussie snowboarder/skier (increasingly wealthy, older skiers) has been there and it is just getting boring. Sure, for them Japan is a "new, cultural experience" but who wants to go all the way to Japan and be surrounded by Aussies, no matter how good the powder is. Get a map and do a bit of research yourself before heading down the local JETSET Travel Agent and grabbing a red-light special 5days/6nights ski-tour to Niseko. There are so many more options out there. To hear that Niseko is fully booked next year makes me feel ill. Imagine the queues at the Gondola and Centre Four for first lifts? I will definitely not be heading to that resort again in a very long time. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 I just hope that all the investing pays off or else the locals will be left with another boom mess to clean up Link to post Share on other sites
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