Isn't interesting that a country across the world can be so similar the United States? The culture is similar, the trends are similar, and, of course, so is our music and movies. Okay, so some of our television shows are a little different, but let's compare the top ten songs in Australia right now.
- You Found Me - The Fray
- Love Story - Taylor Swift
- Get Shaky - The Ian Carey Project
- Let it Rock - Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil Wayne
- Gives You Hell - The All American Rejects
- Burn - Jessica Mauboy
- My Life Would Suck Without You - Kelly Clarkson
- Poker Face - Lady Gaga
- Someday Soon - Natalie Bassingthwaighte
- Walking on a Dream - Empire of the Sun
Don't pretend that you have never heard "love story" hummed by every junior high girl that passes you or have never stopped at a red light to face the silver Saturn blasting "Let It Rock" from its windows. The list seemed to combine America's finest hits with some of European techno mixes. This one was by far my favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCTZOkL3CEg. I can just imagine it creates quite an Australian party.
When it comes to movies, what can you possibly expect?
- Gran Torino
- Slumdog Millionaire
- Transporter 3
- Changeling
- Bride Wars
- Valkyrie
- Role Models
- Underworld: Rise of Lycans
- Australia
- Hotel for Dogs
I'm not to sure why some of those made top ten, but the list was still insightful. I would guess that any of these movies and songs you haven't seen or heard many creep into our culture soon. It's still amazing that there are so many random similarities. I also was a little upset. I was half expecting all of these movies and songs to originate for Australia for my own entertainment. Why do we all have to share these things? I guess were doing something right!
I totally loved Get Shaky...as you knew I would
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