The race that stops a nation may not be our classiest moment. Every year there is video and photo evidence of drunken debauchery, often engaged in by well-dressed Aussies in fascinators and smart suits.
Australians are accustomed to the aftermath shots, have a little bit of a giggle at the photo of the woman in smart racewear and net fascinator riding a bin.
But this year the US, the land of Trump, has discovered our annual day of anything goes, and an opinion piece which labels the event as “decadent and depraved” may well have served as a tourism ad for Australia.
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The article which compares the US’s Kentucky Derby with the Melbourne Cup, believes Aussies come out on top when it comes to total debauchery.
I know Aussies look at it as 'a bit of fun', but I'm cringing
after looking at the photos in the article.
I just never gave it a thought that overseas countries might see our 'bit of fun'
I just thought they'd see the race and maybe the fashions.
yes they do get very merry in there Amber.. but not up to much mischief.. I used to be curious about what it was like in carpark.. but think I'll give that a miss 
