They can do whatever they like among themselves granted it's a "human tendency" to make fun of others.
But don't they realise it can be taken as insensitive and rude by those who know nothing of Australian "matey" culture. Using verbal insults in basic conversation rubs it simply the wrong way -people are people and anyone can act like a fool on occasions- doesn't mean you need to parody him for a slip-up.
Here's one very recent example; at an India-Aus, ODI cricket match, http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22533400-11088,00.html
Ricky Ponting definitely said something very provocative and insulting; and why is always South Asian batsmen who are made to lose their temper (it's clearly deliberate and intentional). Some players like Tendulkar and Dravid may be fine with the sledging because of their past experience in dealing with it. And don't give me the excuse BECAUSE they win everytime! There are plenty of matches they lost badly but were never insulted in return
2007-10-04
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