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This is the nation that watched the Great Barrier Reef die right before its eyes, for the sake of avocado fields stretching across the horizon .. The 'smashed a

This is the nation that watched the Great Barrier Reef die right before its eyes, for the sake of avocado fields stretching across the horizon .. The 'smashed avocado' meme reflects Australians' disinterest in managing their unique, valued ecosystem for the sake of such creature comforts. And really, as an Australian, you should be aware that there are too many examples of this attitude throughout our culture for it to be dismissed as a trivial meme. Its a highly effective one, because it reflects the truth - we'd rather 'have ours' and feel on par with our peers(^WAmerican Cousins) than protect our amazing environment.

Prcmaker 6y ago
Do you have any more information regarding the great barrier reef and avocado fields? I haven't heard about a link there. I'm also not sure I follow some other parts. 'Smashed avocado' is used derisively for young people squandering income, but those same young people typically have stronger environmental mindedness than older generations. Teenagers were derided by parliamentarians for protesting/striking against inaction on climate change. I am an informed and (I believe) conscientious Australian, but I do not see why we cannot strive for a happy and comfortable life while keeping a great environment.