aryballos:

legit tho the most important example of australian linguistics is probably “chips”

what do u call deep fried potato sticks? chips

what do u call crispy potato wagers? chips

how can u tell the difference between chips and chips? well u see kid the australian physiology is markedly different from other examples of humans as when each of us are born we are immediately initiated into the Collective, the greater telepathic mind hive of the australian people. being that we are very isolated geographically from the rest of the world, it was a natural step in our cultural evolution. it is thru this greater hive mind that we are able to make out the finer nuances in our language such as the difference between “im gonna run and get chips” and “do you wanna share my chips” and realising which are “crisps” and which are “fries”

this hive mind also allows us to understand the complex greeting rituals of two of our species when we nod to each other stoically and cry “EYYYY JOHNNO YEFAKKIN BASTARD CUNT GIYUS A SHOUT”, which is actually a love and affection filled greetin in our language fully translates into common english as

“hello my important and valued friend, it has been many passing days since we last joined in comraderie. your absence in my life was sorely felt and it feels good to once more make merry with you, friend. please let as adjoin to the nearest public bar where we might make turns in purchasing one another cooled alcoholic beverages, beginning with your turn at generosity.”

without the hive mind we would be lost