quicko: humor

Australian humor can appear cruel and unusual. It cuts much deeper than American banter and can leave newcomers wondering if they've just witnessed a jovial gag or a cold-blooded skirmish. Generally the rule is, the more you like someone, the more comfortable you are with them, the more vicious the jokes are. I've grown quite fond of Australian humor for entirely the wrong reasons, though. I simply enjoy having the most legitimate of excuses to insult foes to their faces without them suspecting a thing -- and all under the guise of friendly frivolity!