Here are some of the classic questions that were asked of the Sydney Olympic Committee via their Web site, and the witty answers that go with them. Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia? I have never seen it rain on TV, so how do the plants grow? (UK)
A: Upwards, out of the ground, like the person who asked this question, who themselves will need watering if their IQ drops any lower… Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? (USA)
A: Depends on how much beer youve consumed… Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney – can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden)
A: Sure, its only three thousand miles, so youll need to have started about a year ago to get there in time for this October… Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Australia? (Sweden)
A: And accomplish what? Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia? (UK)
A: Why bother? Use your fingers like the rest of us… Q: Do tents exist in Australia? (Germany)
A: Yes, but only in sporting supply stores, peoples garages, and most national parks… Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? (France)
A: Yes. At Christmas. Q: Can I drive to the Great Barrier Reef? (Germany)
A: Sure, if your vehicle is amphibious. Q: Are there killer bees in Australia? (Germany)
A: Not yet, but well see what we can do when you get here. Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? (Germany)
A: Nope, only on Tuesdays LOL. Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can dispense rattlesnake serum. (USA)
A: I love this one…there are no rattlesnakes in Australia. Q: Which direction is North in Australia? (USA)
A: Face North and you should be about right. Q: Will I be able to speek English most places I go? (USA)
A: Yes, but youll have to learn it first.