Posts Tagged ‘Already Maybe’
Netflix 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…
Read MoreSydney Woman Uses Today’s Slightly Warmer Weather As Flimsy Excuse To Post A Thirst Trap
HOT GIRL SUMMER: Temperatures are rising in Sydney today, with warm weather, and a glamorous thirst trap instagram carousel. Sydney’s Melanie Riley posted four photos of himself today at Malabar Beach. “Great content!” and “Umm hello!!!” were among the comments, with plenty of fire emojis. But not everyone was impressed. “She’s been a bit quick off the mark with the thirst traps given it’s only 19 degrees,” says another follower who DBT spoke to anonymously. “In her photos she’s even using props! I mean please.” Either way, the montage has so far wracked up a very healthy 194 likes and…
Read MoreFacebook Changes Name Of ‘People You May Know’ Section To: ‘People You’re Trying To Avoid’
NO GO ZONE: Eagle-eyed social media users have noticed a small change to their Facebook interface. Overnight Facebook has changed the name of its ‘People you may know’ section to ‘People you’re trying to avoid.’ “We think the name change more accurately reflects user experience,” says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The social media giant’s own research shows that 93% of users respond negatively to those appearing in the ‘People you may know’ section. “It’s mostly people I went to school with who I used to hate, and probably still hate,” says Facebook user Jolene Hoyle. “Or they’re random family friends…
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 More#BREAKING: DNA Testing Reveals John Howard Is Dominic Perrottet’s Father
RUNNING IN THE FAMILY: The former Australian PM John Howard & NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet both say they’re “overwhelmed and excited” to learn they are father and son. “It’s massive news,” says Perrottet. “I’ve always admired John’s brand of politics, and now I know why!” The discovery comes after Mr Perrottet took a DNA test with Ancestry.com. “I was adopted at birth, so it’s great to learn who my biological parents are,” he told DBT. “Now I’m even more focused on one day becoming Prime Minister like dad.” They pair say they’re looking forward to getting to know each other…
Read MoreOld Friendship Now Consists Solely Of Tagging Each Other In Memes
Two local men say their friendship is as strong as ever, even though they haven’t spoken in six years. Old mates Harry Rollo and Phil Shoebridge say their friendship now consists entirely of tagging each other in memes on Facebook and Instagram. “One of us will tag the other and there might be a few follow up comments between us also,” says Harry Rollo. “It works well.” The pair finished school together ten years ago. They refute claims their friendship is not as strong as it was when they would also call, text and even see each other face to…
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 MoreVOTE BUYING: PM Passes New Laws Allowing 4WD’s To Park In Eastern Suburbs Loading Zones
ELECTION SWEETENER: Drivers of four-wheel drives and other off road vehicles in Sydney’s east will be allowed to park in loading zones, under new laws passed last week. “The federal government is committed to making life easier for owners of these vehicles,” says Prime Minister Scott Morrison. “Range Rovers and Land Cruisers are expensive, so we want to make sure these motorists are not subject to hefty parking fines as well.” The new rules come just months out from the federal election, as the coalition attempts to shore up votes in Wentworth, traditionally a safe Liberal seat. Eastern suburbs 4WD…
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…
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