Evan Covoner, of the U.S. State Department: As I'm sure you remember, in the late 1980s the US experienced a short-lived infatuation with Australian culture. For some bizarre reason, the Aussies thought this would be a permanent thing. Of course, it wasn't.
Episode: 2F13, Bart vs. Australia
Episode: 2F13, Bart vs. Australia
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