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Sydney Man Trying To Quit Cigarettes Enjoying The Smokey Conditions
Sydneysiders have woken up to another smoke filled day, as hazard reduction burns continue. But there may be an upside. One Sydney former smoker claims now is an excellent time to quit. “I haven’t had a cigarette in two weeks,” says Paddington resident Jake Pliskett. “The smoke from the hazard reduction burns has honestly made it so much easier.” The former packet a day smoker claims the bushfire smoke is helping to satisfy receptors in his brain that used to crave cigarettes. “There’s obviously no nicotine in the smoke haze, but I believe there are chemical compounds in it that…
Read MoreNew Mum Selecting Baby’s Name Based On What’s Available On Instagram Without Underscore
New mother Linsdey Gabrielson is choosing her son’s name based on its availability on Instagram. “Originally we had our heart set on the name Jack, but a search of Instagram showed @JackGabrielson was taken,” she says. The new mother says choosing Jack would mean that his future Instagram username would have to be @Jack_Gabrielson. “I’m not really interested in having an underscore in my son’s Instagram name,” she says. Lindsey Gabrielson says Instagram users with underscores in their usernames are likely to have less followers than those who don’t. “I want to give him the best start to life possible,”…
Read MoreMan Wearing Mask At Supermarket As Precaution Against Being Noticed By Anyone He Knows
Weeks after the NSW state government dropped all mandatory face mask requirements, one man continues to wear his mask at his local supermarket. And, Marc Danbury has admitted to DBT that it has nothing to do with Covid-19. “It’s just a great way to avoiding people I know at Coles Bondi Junction” he says. “I reckon it saves me least 20 minutes of small talk every time I go grocery shopping.” He says he often sees acquaintances who don’t recognise him behind his mask. “Last week I saw one bloke I know in the fruit and veg section, and then…
Read MoreMan’s Entire ‘Business’ Revealed As Just Him Posting Selfie Videos To Social Media
A Sydney man is accused of posting excessive selfie photos and videos under the guise of running a ‘marketing business.’ Mark Henson started his ‘business’ in August last year, but the exact nature of his work remains unclear. “I’m exploring a number of opportunities at the moment,” he says. In daily selfie videos posted to LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, he regularly talks about ’empowerment’ and ‘leadership.’ “I also plan to start doing more Facebook live videos,” he told DBT. “It’s all about engagement.” In the meantime, he’s updated his LinkedIn bio to say he’s a Coach | Facilitator |…
Read MoreCraig Kelly Starts MySpace Page, After Being Banned From Facebook
Controversial MP Craig Kelly has released a statement calling on his supporters to follow him on MySpace, only hours after being banned from Facebook. “Unfortunately I’m being silenced by Mark Zuckerberg,” wrote Kelly. “But that doesn’t mean we cant stay connected.” The outspoken MP has been removed from Facebook for his ‘repeated’ spreading of COVID-19 misinformation. MySpace was launched in 2003 and to many people’s surprise, it is still active today. “I actually think MySpace might make a come back,” wrote Craig Kelly in his statement. “So please get on the platform if you aren’t already, and hit me up.”…
Read MoreFacebook Launches Inquiry Into Why So Many Boomers Think Satire Is Real
Facebook’s CEO says he’s ‘concerned’ about the growing incidence of baby boomers interpreting satire news as factual information. “Misinformation on the internet is a problem,” says Mark Zuckerberg. “But we want to show people over 55 years old that satire is not misinformation, nor is it fake news. It’s a joke.” Zuckerberg has launched an inquiry into why so many boomers fall hook, line and sinker for satire news stories which are so obviously a joke to everyone else. “It seems many seniors still think anything they read which isn’t in handwriting must be factual,” says Zuckerberg. “We want to…
Read MoreNew Targets: Scott Morrison Pledges To Meet With Brittany Higgins By 2050
At the White House Climate Summit, Australia’s Prime Minister has made a new commitment to finally arrange a meeting Brittany Higgins by 2050. “We need to set realistic targets,” says Scott Morrison. “These things just don’t happen overnight.” Mr Morrison recently said he would privately meet Ms Higgins – who has alleged she was raped in a ministerial office in 2019 – but no dates have been set. “We’re on track to meet the 2050 target,” says the PM. “Our projections will be updated later in the year.” However critics say more urgent action is needed, with the US President…
Read MoreGovernment Consent Video Triggers 410% Increase In Milkshake Related Violence
The now infamous milkshake consent video was only live for a day before being scrapped, but it’s having a dramatic and unintended consequence. Parent groups and school principals are reporting a huge spike milkshake related violence. “In our school alone we’ve seen a 600% increase in milkshake attacks, many of them unprovoked,” says Cynthia Wright the principal of Ascham girls school in Sydney’s east. “It’s a huge problem, especially as many of our students are lactose-free.” Schools tuck shops and other retailers around the country are reporting huge increases in milkshakes. “Strawberry thick shakes are a big seller at the…
Read MoreZac Efron Confirmed As Cast Member Of ‘Byron Baes’ After Splitting With Girlfriend
Zac Efron is set to add ‘reality TV cast member’ to his long CV, after accepting an offer to appear on the upcoming Netflix series ‘Byron Baes.’ “I’m keen to give it a go,” says Efron. “It’ll be nice to do some reality TV, because I won’t have to act, I can just be myself.” It comes only hours after confirmation the 33 year old actor has split with his Australian girlfriend of 10 months Vanessa Valladares. “Yeah I think going on Byron Baes will be a great way to get over the breakup,” says the Hollywood star. “And it’s…
Read MoreGovernment’s Consent Ad Replaced By Explainer Video Presented by Christian Porter
Widely criticised for its ‘confusing’ and ‘out of touch’ consent milkshake video, the federal government has quickly replaced it with a new video presented by Christian Porter. “I know first-hand the importance of consent,” says Porter in the video which has just been uploaded the government’s website. “I haven’t been found guilty of rape, but to be honest, I’m never touching a man or woman ever again, whether they’ve agreed to it or not.” Porter was moved out of the Attorney-General’s portfolio to be the Industry and Science Minister after being accused of raping a fellow student in 1988. He…
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