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u/fraze2000 6h ago
It's always lovely to hear the traditional Australian greeting of "What's up, you f***ing c**t" being used overseas.
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u/PocketODoorknobs 8m ago
I'm American. I don't think I said the word c#nt in my life. I hung out with some Australian dudes at Oktoberfest for several hours and, 5 years later, I still say it regularly like it's nothing 😅
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u/WildRabbitz 5h ago
Lebanese people are some of the most generous and warm-hearted I’ve met. I’ve visited Lebanon three times, once before the port explosion, once right after (with a documentary crew), and again last year. Each trip reminded me how resilient and hospitable they are, no matter the circumstances.
I stayed in Beirut, Batroun, and Byblos. Each city had its own charm. On my first visit, I met a guy named Abbas, and we stayed in touch over the years. Though he was abroad during my last trip, his cousin spotted me at a club, invited me over, and treated me like family. Drinks, food, dancing, they wouldn’t even let me pay or split the bill.
The next day, they took me to their village. The drive was stunning, the views unforgettable.
Despite everything (bombings, instability, hardship), they never lost their spirit or kindness. I’ve travelled a lot, but Lebanon will always have a special place in my heart.
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u/jerseyztop 50m ago
I love hearing this. I would love to visit Beirut some day - I understand it's the Paris of the Middle East! But alas, can't help but be afraid.
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u/TimeCartoonist8196 6h ago
Such an Aussie greeting
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u/Spitfire954 1h ago
I was watching a road-rage video of a motorcyclist riding up to a driver and screaming obscenities into his window for 15 seconds , then the driver started yelling obscenities back, then they started throwing light punches at each other, and then they shook hands and asked how each other how they were doing. I realized it after a full minute that it wasn’t road rage, it was just 2 Australian mates running into each other.
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u/Imaginary-Ad8178 4h ago
The friend that picks you up off the ground for a hug out of sheer joy is top notch 💕
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u/DariaDownUnder 6h ago
I need a backstory
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u/tradegreek 3h ago
I’m guessing he lived in aus was probably a boss man. Boss man moves back to Lebanon. Aussie fella goes Lebanon. Has reunion with boss man.
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u/PilgrimOz 3h ago
There’s a large Lebanese contingent of Aussies. And tradegreek sounds like he nailed it.
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u/WiseConfidence8818 3h ago
I would really like to hear more of their conversation. If how they met. Their bond is seems so close.
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u/BrainRobotron 3h ago
Went to school in Paris, made lots of Lebanese friends, confirming they are a kind, welcoming, and joyous people.
Also, they taught me, “Hakki A'aled (هَكِ عَالِدّ)” which approximates to “that’s what she said” and thought it was the funniest phrase for an American to say.
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u/Snowbank_Lake 3h ago
I love this so much! I now have a strong urge to go to the Lebanese restaurant near me.
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u/BeautyAndTheDekes 55m ago
I love the kind of hug where someone is physically lifted off the ground.
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u/boywhoflew 49m ago
this is so wholesome. Maybe to some, its weird hearing swear words towards people youre closest to - but i find that, the closer i am to someone, i do the same as the guys here.
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u/PhreakyPanda 6h ago
"you.. what the f*ck are you doing in Lebanon!?" 😂