Australia is known for freaky accidents, usually involving the country's dangerous wildlife. But is that reputation a little unfair?

Take the guy who narrowly escaped death last Sunday after diving into crocodile-infested waters in Queensland.。

Sure, it's a precarious situation. But it could've been avoided...if only the dude wasn't a dumbass, according to Australian comedian Ronny Chieng on。 The Daily Show. 。

The Daily Show.。

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"Everyone thinks Australians are a bunch of crazy crocodile wrestlers," Chieng said on Thursday.。Mashable Top StoriesStay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news.Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter。By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 。

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"I've lived there for 10 years. Nothing happened ... My point is Australia can be dangerous, if you're a dumbass. But everywhere is dangerous if you're a dumbass. A car wash can be dangerous if you're a dumbass."。

Of course, you can also blame Australia's love of goon -- a.k.a. extremely cheap boxed wine -- for the country's eye-watering stupidity. 。 It's still no excuse to jump in with crocodiles to land a date, though. Unless you're a dumbass.。It's still no excuse to jump in with crocodiles to land a date, though. Unless you're a dumbass.。

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