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Chris Hemsworth has ignited a heated discussion among Australians after sharing what he described as a common Aussie expression in a recent interview. The Marvel actor revealed the phrase during a conversation with British comedian Munya Chawawa, sparking mixed reactions across social media.
Origin and Context of the Expression
During the interview, Munya Chawawa described their exchange as a typical Australian conversation and highlighted some of the unique phrases popular in Australia. When Chawawa referenced an odd Australian saying Hemsworth replied with the phrase, “F**k spiders.” The two humorously expanded on this, with Hemsworth adding,
“If we were going too quick, hold up, let’s grab a coffee and f**k some spiders.”
Chawawa jokingly captioned the clip,
“99 per cent accurate Aussie convo,”
implying the phrase is a staple of Aussie vernacular.
Public Reaction to the Phrase
The expression, reportedly used by other Australian celebrities such as Margot Robbie, surprisingly divided opinions within Australia. Several people insisted that the saying is not commonly used. One commenter stated,
“No one in Australia says this. I’m convinced Margot Robbie made it up as a joke,”
while another remarked,
“Where in Australia has this ever been said? NEVER.”
A third added,
“Who says that even??? I’m an Aussie and I don’t say that.”
Conversely, others defended the phrase as genuinely Australian, suggesting those unfamiliar with it might not be true natives. One person declared,
“This is so real whoever is Aussie and hasn’t said this, you’re not Aussie lad.”
Another said,
“As a West Australian, I have heard this saying plenty. Chris is not alone,”
and a third added,
“If you haven’t heard this saying, you can’t convince me you’re actually Australian.”
Chris Hemsworth’s Return to Australia
Chris Hemsworth, his wife Elsa Pataky, and their three children—India Rose, 13, and 11-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan—relocated from Los Angeles to Byron Bay in 2015. The actor recently shared insights into their decision to move back home during an episode of the SmartLess podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.
“It was right around the time my boys were born, and it was just, we kind of were set up in LA and not enjoying it, you know?”
Hemsworth said.
“Like nothing was shooting there. We were filming kind of everywhere else. And then… you’d come home and paparazzi and all the sort of the trappings of living in that space.”
Significance of the Debate and Future Discussions
The viral sharing of Hemsworth’s expression highlights how regional slang can provoke strong feelings about cultural identity among Australians. This debate underscores the diversity of language within the country and how certain phrases can resonate differently depending on personal experiences and locations, such as Western Australia or Byron Bay.
As the actor continues to embrace his Australian roots publicly, conversations about what truly defines being Aussie are likely to persist, especially when a global star like Hemsworth brings local expressions into the international spotlight.