Canadian expat reveals repulsive traits Aussie men are guilty of

A Canadian expat living in Queensland has revealed a string of repulsive traits Aussie guys are known for. How many are you guilty of?

A strange dating phenomenon that sees your interest in a potential partner suddenly flip is gaining momentum – as Australian men are revealed as being guilty of it too.

“The ick” was once a term used only by women in the know when their attraction to a current or potential partner changes suddenly to a feeling of disgust.

It happens in an instant, social media users say, and can be triggered by witnessing a major turn-off, such as a bad dance move, a grating laugh, or an unattractive eating style.

However, the unpredictably off-putting act is becoming more widely known and recognised, prompting one woman to share a list of “icks” often committed by Aussie blokes.

Ioana, a Canadian expat who has been in Australia for six years, revealed she is physically repulsed by a string of traits guys Down Under are known for.

A Canadian expat living in Queensland has revealed the repulsive traits Aussie men are guilty of. Picture: TikTok/@ioanaonthecoast

First up, she states she hates it when “grown men wearing thongs”, especially if they are eating out at a restaurant.

She states she doesn’t mind as much if the popular footwear is worn to the beach, but anywhere else is a huge no-no.

“There’s something about grown men wearing thongs that makes me want to ‘bleugh’,” she said in a TikTok video.

Ioana also said in her clip that she hates the phrase “Budgie Smugglers”, though didn’t specify if she was okay with guys wearing them, as well as RM Williams boots and mullets.

Men were quick to defend some of their most guilty habits.

“You’re lucky we even wear thongs,” one said.

“You love the mullet. Don’t lie,” another added.

As another declared: “Seems like you don’t like Australian.”

They make her physically sick. Picture: TikTok/@ioanaonthecoast

Alongside her “icks” in Aussie men, Ioana also listed a few other gripes she has with Australia in general, though stresses her list is “just a bit of fun”.

She singled out a sign on the M1 near the Gold Coast, asking why it exists before giving a vomit sound effect.

She also took aim at bindiis and Cherry Ripe bars as well as wildlife.

“Cockatoos and crows, they are so annoying,” she said, after describing bindiis as giving her “trust issues”.

She also took aim at a few other Australian things – including this sign in the Gold Coast. Picture: TikTok/@ioanaonthecoast

Australians weighed in on Ioana’s list, with some agreeing while others fought back.

In her corner were people who said her “icks” were “fair” and reasonable.

“Apart from the birds, these are all valid reasons to [vomit emoji],” one said.

“The Gold Coast sign is a waste of money that our mayor put up. nobody likes it,” another added.

However, some were really “mad”, stating she was “no longer welcome”.

“Speaking for Australia, you’re no longer welcome if you can’t handles thongs and mullets, thankyou and good bye,” one raged.

“I feel personally attacked by Americas weird cousin,” another teased.

As some simply said: “Get out.”