Must not mention black alcohol problems

Drunken Aborigines lounging around public places is a common sight in some parts of Australia and most people dislike it -- but you are not supposed to mention it

Matchbox 20 front man Rob Thomas has been slammed by fans after making a racist joke about Aboriginal Australians during a solo gig in Melbourne on Saturday night.

Mid-way through the performance, which took place at the Rod Laver Arena, the 44-year-old offered a racially insensitive quip about the way in which he deals with long-haul flights, saying: 'I drink til I think I'm Australian. And then I keep drinking til I think I'm a black Australian.'

In footage obtained by TMZ depicting the incident, the audience can be heard groaning and booing in response to Rob's remarks. 
'I drink til I think I'm Australian. And then I keep drinking

Several hours after the live show, Rob took to Facebook to with a heartfelt apology, writing: 'After the show in Melbourne tonight while backstage with some of my Australian friends, it was brought to my attention that I said something that is racist and insensitive'.

'Please understand that although it is no excuse, I was completely unaware that in Australia there is a polarizing social issue happening right now involving indigenous people and alcohol'.

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