The Australian Shitposters phenomenon refers to a distinct subculture of internet humor characterized by its 'shit-stirring' nature, self-deprecating wit, and obsession with the continent's unique environmental hazards. Originating across various Facebook communities and imageboards like 4chan, these memes frequently play on the 'Australia is upside down' trope or the historical absurdity of the Great Emu War. The style is typically surreal and high-energy, utilizing specific Australian slang and local archetypes to create content that is both hyper-local and globally viral. Today, it serves as a badge of honor for creators who thrive on the chaotic irony and ruggedness associated with life in the Land Down Under.