• TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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        3 months ago

        our On some level I HATE this. “our” Chloe Covell sounds creepy as shit! But I do love how we embrace them. No matter the sport, you are a national hero whilst you compete.

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              3 months ago

              I’ve heard it in reference to men, but as a collective. “Our Socceroos”, “Our boys” etc. I can’t think of any examples where it was used in reference to a single male athlete.

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                3 months ago

                there was a thing on patty mills yesterday, not ONCE did Karl say “Our Patty” meanwhile he’s busy “claiming” a 14 year old… yeah nah i dont reckon thats ok.

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              3 months ago

              I can’t say I’ve heard it much at the Olympics but I’ve definitely heard it in reference to the footy.

              I do understand where you’re coming from I just don’t think it’s a negative.