American woman is baffled by Australian shopping trolleys – before being slammed by Aussies for what she calls them
- A US woman has been shocked by the shopping trolleys while visiting Australia
- Courtnee Crews was surprised to learn Aussie trolleys move side to side
- She said American shopping carts or ‘buggies’ only move back and fourth
- Courtnee showed how Aussie trolleys could spin in a circle in an online video
- Aussies slammed the term ‘buggy’ and were quick to correct Courtnee to trolley
An American woman visiting Australia has shared her confusion over the way the shopping trolleys work Down Under.
Courtnee Crews, from Los Angeles, was astounded that Aussie trolleys can move in all directions while on a trip to Kmart.
She shared the new discovery in a TikTok video but referred to the trolleys as ‘buggies’ angering many Aussie viewers.
Courtnee Crews (pictured) is visiting Australia from America and was shocked to find the shopping trolleys down under don’t just move forwards and backwards
‘I’m in Australia and I want to start telling you things that are different here than in America, starting off its the buggies, like the shopping carts,’ Courtnee said in the clip.
‘They go in all directions, so sideways, ours just go front and back but these literally do this,’ she said as she spun the trolley in a circle.
Courtnee added she has to make an effort to keep the trolley going in a straight line as it veers slightly to the left.
In a TikTok clip, Courtnee showed viewers how Aussie trolleys, or ‘buggies’ as she called them can move from side to side and in a full circle
‘When you push it it just does this so I always make (my fiancé) push the carts because I’m too embarrassed,’ she laughed.
Aussie viewers Courtney for calling trolleys ‘buggies’. The tourist also admitted they were more convenient here but makes her fiancé push them for her until she gets used to it
Her video has been viewed 268,500 with many Aussies in the comments shocked to find out trolleys were different in the states while others slammed the term ‘buggy’.
‘That’s a trolley, mate,’ one Australia said while another asked: ‘I’m sorry – buggy?? I’ve never heard that before hahaha.’
‘Your trolleys don’t move in all directions?!’ a third questioned.
‘You mean to tell me your parents never spun you around in circles in an empty isle before?’ laughed a fourth.
Others were more helpful, advising Courtnee how to choose a trolley that will run straight and be easier to push.
‘You just picked a dud one. Always give it a push before committing to one,’ one person suggested.
‘Hot tip! If you ever see an abandoned trolley in the store, don’t use it. It’ll most certainly have dodgy wheels,’ a second recommended.
‘These are more convenient, I just have to get better at it,’ Courtnee admitted.
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