Posts Tagged ‘Already Maybe’
“We should totally grab a beer soon!” says old friend who never even replies to your calls or texts
ON THE BEERS: Sam Galoti suggested to his old friend Peter Manning they “catch up for a beer soon.” That was 3 years ago, and Sam keeps suggesting it every time they bump into each other. “It’s so annoying,” Peter Manning told DBT. “He’s never actually suggested a time or place, but he always, always talks about it. I reckon he’s suggested it at least 20 times.” The pair met at university 5 years ago and they later coincidentally worked together for 18 months. Now they bump into each other on the street from time to time. “Honestly I really…
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 MoreVaucluse mum starter pack: All the essential items
THE BASICS: If you’re a new mother who has lived in Vaucluse for a while, or a mum who has recently moved from elsewhere, this starter kit is for you. To get underway, a puffer jacket is an obvious and must-have item for grocery shopping or for coffee with friends. Also a priority, keeping your baby safe, something that is not possible without a pram worth $2,000.00. Wear massive sunglasses for that eastern suburbs look, but feel free to take them off every once in a while to flaunt your tattoo eyebrows. Round out your appearance with a visit to…
Read More‘Business coach’ recording selfie video while driving, too busy to film it at any other time
DRIVING FORCE: A self-described Melbourne ‘business coach’ is using a camera mounted to his dashboard to film selfie videos while driving, in a desperate bid to seem busy. “I just thought I’d jump on here quickly,” Peter Marlah says at the start of each of his videos, before sharing generic & obvious thoughts about goal setting and leadership. He then posts the videos to his socials. “I watched the latest video closely,” says one eagle-eyed viewer. “He drove around the same few streets 3 or 4 times. He was literally going round in circles.” Motor safety experts warn…
Read MoreMan suffers panic attack after showing photo on phone to mum, who began swiping to other photos
He took back the phone quickly and paramedics are on the scene. ONE FOUL SWIPE: Paramedics rushed to a home in Sydney’s inner west today after a man suffered a mild panic attack when he briefly gave his phone to his mother. Mark Lee wanted to show her a photo in his camera roll, but when she started swiping through other photos the 21 year old began sweating and had difficulty breathing. “I wanted to show you one photo, not my entire personal life,” he reportedly shouted at his mother. “He took the phone back quickly and aggressively,” says his…
Read MoreDouble Bay man buys North Face puffer jacket to help him brave cooler climates at the movies
ADVENTURE MAN: A local man who normally watches movies at home is tonight stepping out of his comfort zone. Before bravely stepping into the heavily air conditioned Event Cinemas at Bondi Junction, Ben Watkins visited the North Face store within Westfield to buy a $400 puffer jacket. “I heard the North Face jackets are excellent at keeping the cold out,” he told DBT. “I’m going to need it because this movie I’m seeing goes for almost two hours.” And, like virtually every other eastern suburbs resident who never leaves the city, the 34 year old has combined his new jacket…
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 More“Call me anytime, I’m here for you” says man with phone on silent and 89 missed calls at 1pm
CAUGHT NAPPING: A local man is under fire today for being uncontactable as his friend tried calling him 89 times, and sending 15 text messages within the space of one hour. Miles Manning was in deep sleep and blissfully unaware his friend was in desperate need of emotional support after being dumped by her boyfriend. “I’m so sorry I missed your calls, I was busy on the other line,” he told his friend four hours later after eventually waking up at 5pm that afternoon. It remains unclear exactly what Mr Manning meant about being ‘on the other line,’ as he…
Read MoreWoman now only answering calls from people who text first to disclose what the call is about
CALL SCREENING: A local woman is taking drastic steps to ensure she doesn’t get stuck on unwanted phone calls. She’s now requiring a text message or voice note from anyone before they attempt to call her. “It’s 2023,” says Tara Henry. “Even if it’s a call from a close friend, there’s no way I’d pick up without some idea of what it’s about first. It’s a trap for young players.” She says the screening technique has become common place among her friend groups. “If people do try calling me without any kind of warning text, I’ll just let the phone…
Read MoreNetflix introduce new viewing category: ‘Easy to follow while on your phone the whole time’
SECOND SCREEN: Global streaming giant Netflix has introduced a new category for viewers who often look at their phones while watching TV. “This is a fast growing audience segment,” says Netflix programming boss Felix Schuster. “Most viewers have the TV on in the background while focusing most of their attention on their phones.” The ‘Easy To Follow While On Your Phone The Whole Time’ category includes lots of “non-committal” viewing options like baking shows, reality TV and even Home & Away. “You don’t actually need to know what’s happening in these shows to continue watching them,” says Felix Schuster. “You…
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