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[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 36 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I get that you're upset about these things, but they don't really have anything to do with this post.

Even the comment you're replying to is asserting a different kind of disgusting.

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

I'm Australian, and people often seize the shoey as a way of telling me that we're all uncivilised filth

It's a sore spot, especially when it's just a laugh

I've never actually done a shoey

[–] null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 18 hours ago

I get that you dislike the stereotype, but it still doesn't have anything to do with the issues you listed.

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 4 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

To be fair, the Aussies that are doing shoeys are uncivilised filth. Ive also done a ton of shoeys and they are disgusting, you can taste the shoe.

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

I don't want to soak my shoes and have to keep wearing them, I buy good shoes and don't want to ruin them, and I sure as shit wouldn't do one from my work boots

[–] Fizz@lemmy.nz 5 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Its funny when you're young, drunk and stupid. Turns out its actually pretty dangerous since shoes have a lot of bacteria that you shouldnt be drinking.

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com -1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Oh, it definitely isn't on my to-do list, but it's not the worst thing in the world

[–] DozensOfDonner@mander.xyz 2 points 15 hours ago

I guess you're right about that, FistingEnthusiast