Chris Hemsworth stirred controversy among Australians after he used a phrase he claimed is widely said in Australia during an interview with British comedian Munya Chawawa. The 42-year-old Marvel star shared the expression while chatting with Chawawa, who described their talk as typical of an “average Aussie conversation.” The phrase sparked lively debate, with many questioning its authenticity as a common Australian saying.
The Controversial Aussie Phrase Shared in Interview
In the interview, Chawawa highlighted the peculiar nature of Australian sayings and prompted Hemsworth to reveal the expression. After being asked, Hemsworth said, “F**k spiders.” The two continued joking about how the phrase might be used to imply wasting time—for example, suggesting grabbing a coffee together and “f**k some spiders.” Chawawa captioned the clip,
“99 per cent accurate Aussie convo.”
Mixed Reactions Emerge Among Australians
The expression’s sudden spotlight led to a divide among Australians online. Some dismissed it as fabricated, with one viewer insisting,
“No one in Australia says this. I’m convinced Margot Robbie made it up as a joke.”
Another questioned its usage, saying,
“Where in Australia has this ever been said? NEVER,”
while a third viewer added,
“Who says that even??? I’m an Aussie and I don’t say that.”
On the other side, several people defended the phrase’s legitimacy, suggesting familiarity with it is a true marker of being Australian. One person commented,
“This is so real whoever is Aussie and hasn’t said this, you’re not Aussie lad.”
Another assured,
“As a West Australian, I have heard this saying plenty. Chris is not alone,”
supported by someone else declaring,
“If you haven’t heard this saying, you can’t convince me you’re actually Australian.”
Hemsworth’s Move Back to Australia and Family Life
Chris Hemsworth, along with wife Elsa Pataky and their three children—India Rose, 13, and 11-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan—relocated to Byron Bay in 2015 from Los Angeles, California. Recently, Hemsworth opened up about the reason behind moving back to Australia during an episode of the SmartLess podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.
He explained,
“It was right around the time my boys were born, and it was just, we kind of were set up in LA and not enjoying it, you know?”
He continued,
“Like nothing was shooting there. We were filming kind of everywhere else. And then… you’d come home and paparazzi and all the sort of the trappings of living in that space.”
Significance of the Debate and Cultural Impact
The dispute over the phrase highlights the ways language and slang can divide opinions even within the same country, especially when shared by prominent figures like Hemsworth and Margot Robbie. It also emphasizes the evolving nature of what is considered authentic Australian vernacular. Hemsworth’s openness about his roots and family lifestyle continues to build a connection with fans, while debates like this serve to fuel conversations about Australian identity both at home and abroad.
