Couldn't agree more, Hurst!

My main gripe being, everyday I here more and more Australians say 'ass' over 'arse' like 'badass' etc.

'Oh, he is such a bad-ass!' When I attempt to correct it, I get the standard 'no, I meant ass!'

WTH is going on, people?! Though there is some hope, Sunrise had Gym Class Heroes on the other morning with their new song 'Get Yo' Ass Back Home' which is fine, except Kochie was introducing them, and for some reason, he attempted to say 'ass' and it sound just awful. Luckily that Mel woman cleared things up saying 'Hi, we are here in Australia - it's arse!'