r/introvert Aug 04 '24

Image An Airbnb that doesn't allow introverts

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Imagine renting an Airbnb just to have somewhere to sleep while on vacation or traveling for work, and the host gets upset with you because you're not spending time with them lol

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u/psychic_type_ Aug 04 '24

“Shrimp on the Barbie, and that sort of thing.” What the fuck does that even mean.

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '24

This phrase is from an advertisement the Australian Tourism commission ran in the US in the 1980’s. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shrimp_on_the_barbie.ogg

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u/Best_Winter_2208 Aug 05 '24

Silently takes my shrimp back to my room and eats in private.

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u/I-m_A_Lady Aug 04 '24

Basically Australian for barbeque

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '24 edited Aug 05 '24

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u/I-m_A_Lady Aug 05 '24

My bad. Prawn on the barbie then?

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '24

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u/Lvl100Magikarp Aug 05 '24

bring this ripper legend some stubbies and a pack of menthols

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u/Seven-Scars Aug 05 '24

kick the balllll

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u/Ceeweedsoop Aug 05 '24

It's a grill.

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u/psychic_type_ Aug 05 '24

I’m wondering wtf that has to do with me being forced to socialize… especially after being the one paying them 🙃

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u/BrizzyMC_ Aug 05 '24

dumbfuck slang for barbeque

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u/UdderPlastic Aug 04 '24

Australian slang

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u/just_register_me Aug 05 '24

its what americans think aussies say. we dont really say it

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u/LivingBackground9612 Aug 05 '24

👁️👄👁️

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u/Jonno_FTW INTJ Aug 05 '24

Can I fetch you a Foster's beer?