Posts Tagged ‘Already Maybe’
WORRYING TREND: NSW Records Alarming Daily Increase In The Number Of Gym Selfies
NEW OUTBREAK: One day after gyms re-opened in NSW experts are already warning about a concerning new outbreak of gym selfies posted to social media. “We were worried this might happen,” NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet told reporters today. “Please exercise restraint at the gym, or else we’ll have to go back into lockdown.” As of 8pm last night, there were 240,871 new cases of gym selfies, up from just 14,230 the day before when people posted selfies from outdoor gym set ups. “These numbers are very concerning,” says the Premier. “We need to flatten the curve immediately. Please leave your…
Read MoreAdapt Or Die: Fitness First Launches Outdoor Demountable Gym At Rushcutters Bay Park
Fitness First has opened its first outdoor gym set up in Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay park. “We’re excited to parter with the City Of Sydney council to offer the extensive weights and cardio facility in open parkland,” says Fitness First CEO Chris Sandringham. “It will cost users only $65 an hour.” It’s understood the move intends to rival personal trainers, who have set up equally hectic outdoor demountable gyms during covid. “The outdoor gymnasium sector is growing quickly in response to ongoing restrictions on indoor gyms,” says Chris Sandringham. “It will be annoying for our staff to set up the gym…
Read MoreClose Friend Not Replying To Texts, But Very Active In Group Chat
Local woman Gina Marsh (pictured on the right) says she’s messaged her good friend three times in the last two weeks, without any reply. It comes as her friend remains very active in a WatsApp group chat with seven others. “I’m worried,” says Ms Marsh. “I think maybe she’s barring me.” To find out, the 29 year old has begun investigating. She’s asking others in the group chat if the friend is also not replying to them. “It’s a weird question, I know, but so far all of them say the friend has been super responsive.” Feeling rejected, Ms Marsh…
Read More“It Must Just Be A Bug,” Says Every IT Help Desk Worker With Zero Clue About What’s Wrong
When IT help desk worker Dean Amos was called about a glitch in his company’s accounting software he had absolutely no idea what was wrong. “It must just be a bug, “he said. “There’s not a lot I can do unfortunately. Let’s wait a day or two and see if it sorts itself out.” And Dean Amos is not alone. A new report shows 84% of IT support workers admit to using the phrase ‘it must just be a bug,” whenever they have zero clue about what’s actually happening. “I used it when my work’s website kept crashing,” IT support worker…
Read More‘Influencer’ Updates Instagram Bio To ‘News Reporter’ After Posting Selfie Video Outside Ch 7
A local influencer is jumping head first into the news reporting industry. Amber McKinley is filming her own content and posting it as regular news updates on her Instagram account. “Now let’s have a quick look at the markets,” she told her 143 followers. “The all ordinaries index lost 13 points today to 7,239. And I’ll be back for more news at 6pm.” Ms McKinley’s news updates currently consist of just her talking to camera from outside the Channel 7 studios at Martin Place. “But soon I want to do vox pops and have footage of other things,” the 25…
Read MoreLocal Boomer Starts Photography Business After Discovering Portrait Mode
What started as a passion project has turned into a proper business, after a 64 year old discovered portrait mode on his mobile phone last week. “Look it’s easy,” Alan Kendall told DBT. “Just select portrait mode, tap on the focal point a few times, and it throws the background out of focus. It looks professional!” The Glebe retiree launched his photography business last week, after his son showed him how to use portrait mode on his iPhone. “I’m available to shoot high quality mobile phone photos at weddings, birthdays and bar-mitzvah’s.” “I enjoy shooting in portrait mode, but I…
Read MoreDecision Making Process About What To Watch On Netflix Enters Third Hour
After a stressful week of work and social commitments they tried – but failed – to avoid, Sunday night can’t come soon enough for Gaby and Victor Venti. The Bondi Junction couple of 18 months have locked in a ‘Netflix and Chill’ session this evening to relax and unwind. However they’re not finding their time together as relaxing as expected. They cant agree on what to watch on Netflix and have been flicking through all the options for the last two hours. “For fucks sake,” said the Victor Venti. “We could have watched an entire movie by now.” It’s understood…
Read MoreOld Friends In Awkward Stand Off Over Fist Bump Or Regular Hand Shake
The lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic were felt on an awkward social level in Double Bay this morning. Old friends Pat Riley and David Fleming ran into each other while on their way to work. “We got in a bit of a tangle,” says Pat Riley. “I led with an open palm for a regular handshake, but he came in with a closed fist for a fist bump.” It’s understood both men swapped greeting techniques at exactly the same time, further exacerbating the tension. “You’d think after being friends for 13 years, we’d know how to say hello to…
Read MoreLocal Man Rejected For Job As Advertising Creative Because He’s Not A Hipster
A promising Sydney copywriter has been denied a role at a Surry Hills advertising agency for not having a beard. Gary Brullen says executives at the agency told him to consider re-applying at a later stage. “They liked my portfolio,” says Mr Brullen. “But they suggested I grow a beard, get some tattoos and also start wearing pants rolled up at the bottom so my ankles are showing.” The agency CEO refutes claims that appearance based discrimination is at play. “We hire people who help create a certain atmosphere within our agency. Unfortunately Gary did not fit that brief,” says…
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,”…
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