Living abroad means explaining some pretty unique things from home—and G Flip is absolutely leaning into it.
The Australian singer, now based in the U.S. with wife and Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause, is making waves online again after revealing another classic (and slightly bizarre) Aussie tradition that has left Americans scratching their heads.
First It Was the Meat Tray, Now It’s the Pen Licence
Earlier this week, G Flip had Americans doing a double take after explaining the iconic “meat raffle” tradition—where Aussies win trays of raw meat at pubs.
But now? They’ve taken it a step further and introduced their followers to the infamous Australian pen licence.
Yes, you read that right.
What Even Is a Pen Licence?
In a TikTok video that’s already racked up over 1.5 million views, G Flip explained how Aussie schoolkids—typically around eight or nine years old—have to earn the right to use a pen in class. Until then, it’s all pencils.
“You actually have to pass a handwriting test,” they said.
“If your letters are neat and tidy, your teacher will award you a certificate—a pen licence. That’s how you officially graduate from pencil to pen.”
They couldn’t believe Americans had never heard of it.
“Apparently you guys just use pencils until you’re teenagers? That’s a lot of sharpening!”
TikTok Reactions Were Priceless
The internet did its thing, and the comments were split.
Aussies were all in their feels—some nostalgic, some traumatized.
“As a primary school teacher, I can’t tell you how much joy I get from handing out a pen licence,” one teacher shared.
Others chimed in with childhood memories:
“Anyone else get their pen licence taken away for smudging?”
“How do you know you’re ready to use a pen without one?!”
Then there was the American crowd—absolutely shook.
“No way. This cannot be real,” one person wrote.
“This has to be a lie,” added American singer Lauren Sanderson.
Even Chrishell Stause was floored: “You have never told me this,” she commented.
Throwback to That Meat Tray Madness
Of course, this isn’t G Flip’s first time baffling Americans with Aussie culture.
Not long ago, they also went viral for explaining the legendary meat tray raffle—a staple of Australian pubs and golf clubs.
“You literally go to a pub, buy raffle tickets, and if you win… you take home a tray of raw meat,” G Flip explained with a grin.
“Like, actual steaks, chops, sausages—straight from the butcher.”
Their American followers? Blown away.
“You just… win raw meat? And go home with it? WHAT.”
From Aussie Pride to Cultural Translator
G Flip (real name Georgia Flipo) might be living the American dream, but they’re keeping Aussie traditions alive—one confusing cultural quirk at a time.
Whether it’s earning the right to use a pen or walking away from the bar with a tray full of lamb chops, they’re turning niche Aussie moments into viral conversations across the globe.
And honestly? We love to see it.