8 joyful examples of how Australian TV got even more bizarre in 2016
We don't know what's in the water in Australia, but gee whiz, their TV seem like it's from another planet.
A lot of the aren't that great. Their often sanitised dramas about dreary WASPs.
But the country's penchant for being a tad uncouth and uncultivated often shines through in more unscripted moments.
From drunk people stumbling through a live news cross, to unintentionally hilarious interviews with everyday heros -- it just seems TV is just weirder Down Under.
Here's a quick recap of some the strangest moments from 2016.
1. A drunk AF woman tried to return a wallet on TV
Despite being barely able to string together a sentence after a few too many drinks at the Melbourne Cup, this woman tries to return a wallet with $3 in it to a television reporter during a live cross.
2. Where else do people chase criminals up the street in his underwear and deliver the best interview ever?
Brisbane man Daniel McConnell was in his underwear when he chased criminals who had crashed into his neighbours shop, and ended up giving the most Australian interview you'll hear.
"You look after your mates, and your mates will look after you," McConnell said. That pretty much sums it up.
3. When an anchor wasn't shy about her dislike for one Trump supporter.
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Yes, Queen.
4. When a contestant on Australia's version of The Bachelor ate their own rose.
Yep. That happened. And who could forget that time the same series tried to make chocolate baths sexy?
5. Australians got a kick out of making Kevin Hart squeamish at our wildlife.
Poor Kevin. These hosts are just sadistic tbh.
6. When Sabre Norris stole our hearts by being honest about her dad.
The pint size surfer even made an appearance on The Ellen Show (!) recently.
7. These dudes turned their robbery thwarting story into comedic genius.
Here's the recap, in case you missed it.
8. Because only in Australia could a 25-year-old muesli bar found in a jacket could make prime time news.
Ah, Australia. Where things are so mundane they become fascinating again.
