Posts Tagged ‘Already Maybe’
#BREAKING: Share bike left standing upright, completely undamaged in practical & safe location with helmet intact
BREAKING THE CYCLE: A local council says it’s been “pleasantly surprised” to find a share bike parked fully intact, completely undamaged, standing upright in a safe spot. “Unbelievably there was also a helmet intact,” says Kevin Ryall from City of Sydney Council. “It’s a great sign for the future of share bikes in Australia.” Yesterday afternoon Councillor Ryall took the photo above, of the share bike parked next to a footpath in Rushcutters Bay Park with the bike helmet intact. He also checked share bike log data to find the last user was local man Mark Daniels, who rode the…
Read More‘THE BAY BOYS’ Police warning of a ‘Bra Boys’ style gang now operating in Double Bay
ESHAY BAH: Double Bay’s tranquil streets are being threatened by a new gang dubbed ‘The Bay Boys,’ who appear to be based on Maroubra’s infamous ‘Bra Boys’. “The Bay Boys are flourishing in and around Double Bay,” says Chief Inspector Angus Watt. “They’re often located in Kiaora Place near Bake Bar.” But unlike their rough-and-tumble Maroubra counterparts, The Bay Boys wear puffer jackets and tend not to use physical violence. “Instead they’re lodging complaints with the local council and using their white collar network to gain perks and special access,” says Inspector Watt. Several Bay Boys members have been cautioned by…
Read MoreThanking drivers at pedestrian crossings dramatically reduces chance of getting run over: Report
ROAD SAFETY: A new report shows thanking drivers while walking over pedestrian crossings can make you 94% safer. “It’s just a little friendly acknowledgement from the pedestrian, just to make sure they don’t get run over,” says Max Sebel of Road Safety Australia. The research shows pedestrians who don’t wave at drivers are significantly more likely to be the victim of a hit and run. “Even if the car has already come to a complete stop, we recommend offering at least a small wave to all drivers as you walk over a crossing,” says Max Sebel. “Also – if you…
Read MoreMacquarie Dictionary Names “I’m So Tired..” As The Most Popular Phrase For Australians Aged 30+
“Many people also say it when they have nothing else to talk about,” say language experts. GOOD CHAT: It’s the modern day catch cry. Burdened by too much work, social activity, family commitments and sleeping problems ‘”I’m so tired,” is now the most commonly used phrase for Australians aged 30 & over. The discovery was made by researchers at Macquarie Dictionary who attached listening devices to 3000 Australians over the last 6 months. “We noticed that ‘I’m so tired’ has also become the generic, default thing to say when people have nothing else to talk about,” say researchers. “So it…
Read MoreWoman Promotes Boyfriend To Appear On Her Instagram Grid, After Months Of Stories Only
HARD LAUNCH: It’s the unwritten rule of relationship progression, the occasional Instagram story cameo, before eventually posting a photo of your partner on the grid. One Melbourne woman has taken the plunge tonight, hard launching her new boyfriend, Tom in a photo. “We’ve already been together for 3 months, so it was a bit weird not having him on my grid in any way shape or form,” Sophie Adam told DBT. “I first appeared on his grid a few weeks ago.” Ms Adam says for the first time in her relationship history she’s feeling “really comfortable” with her partner. “Hopefully…
Read MoreMan Updates His LinkedIn Bio To Include ‘Speaker,’ After Getting A Job In Telemarketing
ALL TALK: A local call centre worker has been accused of severely exaggerating his job description. Last week Tristan Micallef started a new job taking inbound customer service calls at Telstra. His only previous job was a furniture salesman. But the 25 year old’s LinkedIn profile tells a completely different story. It says he’s a: Client Solutions Manager | Communications Industry Thought Leader | Speaker | Coach & Mentor. “There is nothing wrong with Tristan’s job,” says colleague Martin Causley, who alerted DBT to the alleged breach. “But his LinkedIn profile suggests he’s going to be the next Anthony Robbins…
Read MoreLocal 58 Year Old Man Now Finally Confident Using The Supermarket Self-Checkout
CHECKED OUT: The transition to supermarket self-checkout has happened a little slower for some. Wherever possible, 58 year old Harvey Walker still uses checkout operators to scan his groceries for him. “Or if the supermarket only has self-checkout, I have to do my shopping at the local convenience store instead.” However, over the last few months, rising grocery prices have forced Mr Walker back into the supermarket. And there’s already been several occasions where he’s had no choice but to use the self-checkout terminals. “It’s been a journey,” he admits. “Scanning fruit and veg is particularly confusing.” “And normally the…
Read MoreBucks Party Group Chat Falls Silent After Someone Asks ‘Who’s Bringing The Molly?’
STAND OFF: A once thriving WhatsApp bucks party group chat has suddenly fallen quiet. Less than two weeks from the planned party, the group chat has stalled after someone asked ‘who’s bringing the Molly’? “It’s the million dollar question,” says bucks organising committee member Dan Horsham. “Nobody wants to be responsible for buying or bringing the drugs.” As the big day draws closer, there are growing fears that alcohol may be the only drug on offer at the party. “Talks have broken down,” says Mr Horsham. “There’s been no activity in the group chat for four days.” DBT understands some…
Read MoreFriends Strike Agreement To Always Like Each Other’s Instagram Posts, Even If They’re Lame
QUID PRO QUO: After weeks of negotiation, Julie Duleil and Simone Dias have come to an in principle agreement to always like each other’s instagram posts. “It’s nice to know I can post absolute garbage and still get some level of support,” says Julia (left). After going through a recent relationship breakdown Julia has been regularly posting inspirational quotes and photos of her coffee.” “At least I know, I’ll always get at least 1 like,” she says. “It takes the risk out a little bit.” And, as a career woman, Simone Dias is known for her ‘humble brag’ posts about…
Read More#BREAKING: Coles Supermarket Shopper Manages To Grab Just One Basket
BASKET BREAKTHROUGH: When Sydney’s Ros Simpson approaches the shopping basket pile at her local Coles, she braces for the worst. “All I want is one shopping basket, but it’s impossible to not pick up 2 or 3, or sometimes even 4 of them. They always stick together.” But this afternoon the 29 year old says “something magic happened.” “Somehow I managed to lift just one basket from the pile. A man nearby saw and started clapping. I think it might have been something in my technique.” DBT asked Coles for an interview on they make it so hard to grab…
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