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Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘Strong hook up culture:' American tourist's Tiktok on Australian dating scene divides social media
A American man has divided Australians with his summation of Australia's dating scene, saying there is a "strong hook up culture" and people aren't interested in relationships. Drew Mork, who has been travelling around Australia since the start of the year, shared the things Australian women have told him about dating Aussie men - and why they're over it. "I haven't met a single Aussie girl that has said anything positive about Australian men," he said. 'They say that Aussie guys are 'feminine', 'passive' and 'don't want to pay for things' … I can't speak to that. I'm just repeating what they've said." "One time, a girl just came up to me here and we started chatting. In the first 20 seconds of our conversation, she's like, 'Are you keen for some company tonight at your place?'." "It's just not for me. I enjoy authentic connection. "And I'm not putting them down. I think Australian women are stunning. But it's just not how I operate at all." Comments on his videos have been filled with many Australian men sharing they're unimpressed with the dating game too. 'As an Aussie man… Aussie girls aren't wife material' one said. 'Aussie women seem to be the hardest to settle in the world, absolute nightmare," said another. But Australian women weren't happy either. 'Australian men are worse,' one wrote Another pointed to the domestic violence situation in Australia, with the comment simply reading 'we have a DV epidemic, its dangerous out here.' However, speaking to the Daily Mail, Drew said he was truly shocked by the comments that he had seen on his TikTok video. ''I'll choose my words carefully here, but they were just basically saying that Aussie girls are loud-mouthed, masculine, like to cuss a lot, drink a lot, and that they get around,' he said. 'It was just a lot of, like, hateful comments. I wasn't expecting that from the Aussie guys.' He also said that he was not putting down Australian women. Drew said however that he was hopeful about finding love in Australia. 'I would love an Aussie wife," Drew said. "I think Australian women are stunning. "But I've just found so far that settling down doesn't seem to be a priority for some of them."
Daily Mail
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
American expat's brutal claim about the Aussie dating scene - and the 'awful' things women have told him about the men Down Under
An unattached American man has revealed some harsh truths about the Australian dating scene for 20-somethings - and it's ignited an online firestorm. Drew Mork, 26, from San Francisco, has been travelling around Australia since the start of 2025 and is currently based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The personal trainer recently sparked controversy after posting a series of TikTok videos in which he shared his observations about Aussie dating culture. Daily Mail spoke to Drew, who said he may have unintentionally sparked an 'unspoken war' between the sexes down under. Drew posted three monologue-style videos where he reflected on various aspects of Australian dating culture and his own experiences thus far. His first observation was that 'Aussie girls are not looking to settle down'. 'They want to party, and they are direct and shameless,' Drew said. He added that he thought Aussie women were gorgeous 'smoke shows' - but simultaneously felt that they 'kind of think like men' in their flirtatious interactions. The personal trainer, who has been travelling around Australia since the start of the year, told Daily Mail he had observed a 'hook-up culture' in the local dating scene Drew also recounted the awful things that Australian women had told him about what it was like dating Aussie guys. 'I haven't met a single Aussie girl that has said anything positive about Australian men,' he said. 'They say that Aussie guys are "feminine", "passive" and "don't want to pay for things"… I can't speak to that. I'm just repeating what they've said.' His opinion has attracted hundreds of comments from disgruntled Aussie men who had equally unflattering things to say about their experience with dating Australian women. Accordingly, Drew made a video sharing some of the feedback he'd had from the Aussie men. Daily Mail asked Drew to elaborate further on his observations, with his biggest takeaway being that he believed there was a 'very big hook-up culture' among Aussies in their 20s. Drew said he came to this realisation after going on a few dates that were 'interesting'. 'I just felt like, you know, a lot of the girls here are "fast". They're fast girls - that's what we call it in America,' he said. 'One time, a girl just came up to me here and we started chatting. In the first 20 seconds of our conversation, she's like, "Are you keen for some company tonight at your place?". 'It's just not for me. I enjoy authentic connection. 'And I'm not putting them down. I think Australian women are absolutely stunning. But it's just not how I operate at all.' However, Drew mused that there could be an explanation for this forward behaviour to be found in the unflattering assessment of 'passive' Australian men, given to him by Australian women. Drew speculated that this explained why Aussie women he'd seen acted 'like men on a night out', being unafraid to 'approach you' and make their wants and desires known. But having made friends with a number of Australian men since arriving, Drew said he hadn't noticed these tendencies among his new mates. That being said, he did concede that he 'never really' saw any of his Australian male friends 'approach any girls'. When Daily Mail spoke to Drew about his Australian dating scene observation TikTok videos, he said he may have unintentionally sparked an 'unspoken war' down under between the sexes The backlash Drew's TikTok video attracted from men towards women surprised him. 'Many of the guys were basically saying that Australian women are not wife material,' Drew said. 'I'll choose my words carefully here, but they were just basically saying that Aussie girls are loud-mouthed, masculine, like to cuss a lot, drink a lot, and that they get around. 'It was just a lot of, like, hateful comments. I wasn't expecting that from the Aussie guys.' Although Drew admits his earlier reflections on Aussie women being 'fast' were contradictory, he disagreed with the men's comments. In fact, Drew said despite his disappointing dating experiences thus far, he remained hopeful of finding a partner in Australia. 'I would love an Aussie wife,' Drew said. 'I think Australian women are absolutely stunning.
Daily Mail
30-06-2025
- Daily Mail
I'm an American who has lived in Sydney and Melbourne... many won't agree which city I think is better 'in every way'
An American has reignited an ongoing debate about which city is better in Australia after claiming Sydney is superior to Melbourne 'in every way'. Drew Mork, who has been living in Melbourne for seven months, said he'd spoken to more than 100 people and was shocked by how strongly locals felt about Sydney. 'They're like, "Oh Sydney's s***. Don't go there",' he said. 'A city is only as good as its people, and the Melburnians are bitter. No one wants to be happy - it's exhausting.' Mr Mork said locals had told him the NSW capital had 'better beaches', but the residents were superficial, as they only cared about money and early-morning runs to look after their 'body and appearance'. The American argued those were actually among the reasons he found Sydney so appealing. 'They're describing it to me like they hate it, but I'm like, that sounds freaking awesome,' he said. 'Sydney is unreal. It's just so much better in every way.' Mr Mork said his experience visiting Sydney was overwhelmingly positive. He said the people were 'so nice' and the iconic landmarks, like the Sydney Opera House, had to be seen to be believed. 'There's not a picture in the world that would do the Opera House justice,' he said. Mr Mork claimed the rivalry between the two cities was one-sided, arguing people in Sydney were far more relaxed about Melbourne. 'If you ask someone in Sydney about Melbourne, they're like, "Oh Melbourne's actually nice, but we just like Sydney so much better".' He said the appeal of each city came down to personal taste. 'If you're 19 and obsessed with drinking until 4am, you probably love Melbourne,' Mr Mork said. 'But if you're a business guy or you're a fitness person, hey, you've got to go to Sydney.' Mr Mork told Daily Mail Australia he had experienced more direct confrontations with Victorians in the past as well. The personal trainer said he'd given Melbourne a fair crack and had 'tried to make (it) work'. 'I love a lot of things about Melbourne, but I'd rather live somewhere where people aren't having a sook every day. Walking around in Melbourne as an American is like walking in a field of landmines,' he said. 'Everyone in Melbourne says Sydney folk are mean and judgemental but I believe they can't stand Sydney because people in Sydney are ambitious and tall poppy syndrome is peaking in Melbourne. 'When I went to Sydney, everyone was so welcoming and nice to me.' Social media users were divided, with some saying there were benefits and downsides to both cities. 'As an Aussie, I see it like this: Sydney is a day city, Melbourne is a night city,' one argued. 'If you like running, swimming, surfing, coffee outside - basically anything near water in the sun - then Sydney. But, if you like trendy dinners, alleyways, art galleries, small gigs and cosy indoor coffee then go to Melbourne. 'Personally I think both are great.' Some Melburnians were defensive about their city and suggested the American take a closer look at his own country. 'Calling Melbourne a s***hole, but forgetting how s*** your so-called country is. Go back there, nobody [is] stopping you,' one wrote. Others defended Sydney, arguing Melburnians were just 'jealous'. 'Melbourne is so boring!' one wrote.
News.com.au
27-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- News.com.au
‘Sh*thole': American expat delivers brutal verdict on major Aussie city
An American expat who moved to Melbourne has reignited an age-old rivalry after sharing his unfiltered thoughts on life in Australia's second-largest city. Drew Mork, a 26-year-old personal trainer and fitness enthusiast, has been living in Melbourne for just seven months – but says the city hasn't lived up to his expectations. 'I wanted to love Melbourne so bad but I'll be honest – it's a sh*thole,' Mork said in a recent social media post. 'A city is only as good as its people and the Melbournians are bitter. No one wants to be happy, it's exhausting,' he added. He went on to describe the average mood in the city, wondering if there was something in the air that made people so unhappy. 'I feel like I'm constantly walking on egg shells – everyone can snap at any second.' 'It's definitely the most easily offended city I've ever been in,' he said. But it's not all bad reviews for the rest of us. 'When I visited Sydney, everyone was so happy and smiling,' Mork said. 'People in Sydney are just happy to be there.' Surprisingly, most Melbourne residents weren't feeling up to defending their city in the comment section. 'As someone from Melbourne I can agree to this,' said one viewer. 'I have to agree about the bitterness from experience,' said another. 'As a Melbournian you're not wrong,' said a third. Undoubtedly chuffed Sydneysiders were more than happy to chime in, praising their 'attractive' city. 'Sydney is the best city on earth!' wrote one proud viewer. 'Come to Sydney, don't waste any time there,' suggested another. 'I've lived in both cities and Sydneysiders are way nicer,' said a third. Despite Mork's less-than-glowing review, Melbourne continues to attract international praise – and plenty of new residents. Just this year, it was ranked the fourth most liveable city in the world, beating out Sydney, which came in sixth. The city is known for its world-class coffee, buzzing night-life, and its sport calendar. Don't be too down, Melbournians. At least you have Revs.
