User blog comment:Rupert Giles/Layout Changes: Breakpoints and Typography/@comment-5189447-20150529124653/@comment-452-20150530120944

That's fair, and it did occur to me as I was writing it.
 * /me checks where Section is from.

Unless in "America" the term "idiots" is commonly appended as meaningless filler, then it's not the same.

In context, especially considering the origin of the person using it, the use of the word "bastards" was not a key word. In fact, this index of slang calls it a "term of endearment" and here's a more in-depth look. Personally, I think Wikia would be much better if we translated everything as demonstrated here.

Similarly, the word "mate" doesn't necessary imply friendship. In fact, when dealing with an Australian, I would be more concerned if they called me "mate" than "bastard". and I think the term "idiot" means basically the same in both, although Australians have a variety of other choice terms.