Scottish tourist discovers ‘brutal’ Aussie trait after two-second public interaction with a stranger – and thousands agree
When international tourists visit Australia, they expect to encounter unique wildlife, explore incredible beaches, and embrace the laidback Aussie culture.
But when a European tourist recently visited, he was stunned to discover that Aussies are also masters at sledging – when the perfect opportunity arises.
Teddy Hall, a Scottish-born comedian who lives in Switzerland, recently travelled to Australia to perform at the Adelaide Fringe Festival.
While he was down under, Teddy says he was on the receiving end of one of the ‘best drive-by insults of my life’ – delivered to him by an ordinary Aussie bloke.
Teddy explained in a video that he was minding his own business, walking along a street in South Australia while wearing a vintage Syrianska Football Club jersey.
The Swedish club’s colours are a bright red and yellow, with their jersey design often featuring distinct thick stripes.
Teddy recounted that he walked past a stranger, who happened to be rather good-looking Australian man, albeit barefoot, which he accepted as part and parcel of Australian culture.
‘And I was wearing this,’ he gestured at his brightly striped football jersey.
Overseas visitor Teddy Hall shared a video recounting how he received the ‘best drive-by insult’ of his life during his recent trip in Australia, while wearing a Syrianska Football Club jersey
While minding his own business walking down the street, the comedian said an Aussie stranger delivered a brutal but brilliant zinger, looking directly at him and singing: “Ba-Da-Ba-Ba-Baaa!”‘
Before Teddy knew what was happening, the attractive-but-shoeless stranger looked right at him – and unleashed a brutally hilarious dig.
‘He just went: “Ba-Da-Ba-Ba-Baaa!”‘
Of course, the tune was instantly recognisable as the catchy Macca’s advertising jingle.
Still clearly recovering from the accuracy of the jibe, Teddy could only stammer, ‘I, I, I’, before placing his palm to his forehead.
‘There is absolutely nothing I could say in response to that,’ Teddy added in the video caption.
‘Australians are too funny,’ he conceded in the short clip.
This sharp Aussie wit and timing came as a genuine surprise to Teddy in his initial video post.
But the friendly barbs didn’t stop there.
‘There is absolutely nothing I could say in response to that,’ Teddy wrote in the caption of the post shared to his @teddyhallcomedy Instagram account
As the video on his @teddyhallcomedy Instagram account gathered momentum with over 48,000 views, he was inundated with even more Aussies piling on with humorous pot-shots in the comments.
The bright and distinctive jersey continued to attract some good ol’ fashioned Aussie banter, with some taking things in a different direction to the Ronald McDonald punchline.
‘Why are you wearing the flags from the beach telling us where to swim?’ read one reply.
‘Not me thinking you were a surf lifesaver,’ agreed another.
Another local made a sly reference to Teddy’s bushy but manicured moustache.
The Scottish-born Switzerland-based comedian has previously worn a different version of his favourite football club’s jersey will performing his stand-up act
Several Aussies replied to the video saying they too immediately spotted the likeness of Teddy’s shirt’s to the Macca’s mascot Ronald McDonald
‘Happy to provide the dig, Freddie McMercury,’ they cheekily replied.
Meanwhile, some Aussies responded to Teddy’s video claiming they spotted the likeness of Teddy’s shirt to the Macca’s mascot Ronald McDonald coming a mile off.
‘Knew where it was going as soon as I saw the shirt,’ laughed one reply.
‘I’m lovin’ it!’ quipped another, referencing the famous Macca’s slogan.
The comedian laughed along with the replies in the comments, showing he was good-natured – and a little impressed – with the Aussie ability to deliver what he described as a searing ‘drive-by insult’.
Although Teddy has now wrapped up all his stand-up shows on Aussie shores, he continues to perform regular gigs in Europe with upcoming performances this month in cities in his home country of Switzerland.
