National Pride Survey

**KukriKhan** · 10-06-2009, 15:07

Bummer. To get at the actual survey details (how many people, from where, asked what questions, etc) you have to be a dues-paying Member of Reputation Institute - at $500 annual dues.

So we'll just have to accept their numbers.

**Aemilius Paulus** · 10-07-2009, 04:55

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

Bummer. To get at the actual survey details (how many people, from where, asked what questions, etc) you have to be a dues-paying Member of Reputation Institute - at $500 annual dues.

So we'll just have to accept their numbers.

Yeah, I really wanted to know the question(s) they asked, which make all the difference. Russians are likely to be more nationalist then Aussies, but given our many shortcomings, we are likely to be less proud of our accomplishment as a nation. in fact, the third comment on the article Azathoth provided stated: No. And if the study measured patriotism alone, Australia would not rank highly.

But if you are talking about The Economist membership, I have it, and I already registered for an online account. If you have a question with an answer coming from to premium Economist online content, I can answer it.

**miotas** · 10-07-2009, 05:04

I wonder if it's a coincidence that two of the three biggest comedy festivals in the world are held in the top two countries on that list?

EDIT
Also, the biggest cultural event in australia is the MICF. Maybe being happy is a big part of liking where you live.

**Aemilius Paulus** · 10-07-2009, 05:05

Originally Posted by miotas

I wonder if it's a coincidence that two of the three biggest comedy festivals in the world are held in the top two countries on that list?

Your opinion. Not fact. Biggest? Define. Or at least get a citation.

**miotas** · 10-07-2009, 05:12

I believe that it goes off attendance. I'll see if I can find any sources.

EDIT
This good enough? http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/200...nada.australia Can't be bothered finding anything else.

Just For Laughs - 2 million
Fringe Festival - 1.5 million, and in a distant third;
The Gala - 415,000

**Aemilius Paulus** · 10-07-2009, 05:23

Originally Posted by miotas

I believe that it goes off attendance. I'll see if I can find any sources.

EDIT
This good enough? http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/200...nada.australia Can't be bothered finding anything else.

Just For Laughs - 2 million
Fringe Festival - 1.5 million, and in a distant third;
The Gala - 415,000

By that logic American Football games are better than Opera or Theatre (if you dislike Opera)... You decide.

**miotas** · 10-07-2009, 05:32

It was just a silly half-serious idea, doesn't even work since Britain has the bigger festival.

Have you checked out how it was compiled? What criteria did they use?