Im Australian. Mention it to a Brit or an American and they say PRISON COLONY!?

Actually its a good thing since Australian history is soooooo freakin boring that being known as a bunch of convicts is cool. Better that than comparing the average Australian to Steve Irwin! IVE NEVER HEARD ANYONE USE THE WORD CRICKEY IN MY LIFE! So you wanna come to Australia and hang out with us filthy rotten criminals?