Posts Tagged ‘Video’
Regular MDMA & cocaine user with severe head cold refusing to take Codral
HARD PILL TO SWALLOW: After a few weeks of heavy partying, Linley Marsh has tried almost everything to help cure her severe flu. She’s testing negative for Covid, but has been bed-ridden for the last week. And despite being unable to speak with a raw sore throat, she’s stubbornly rejecting offers of conventional cold relief. “No way, get that Codral away from me,” Ms Marsh told DBT. “It has pseudoephedrine and god knows what else in it. That stuff can really fry your brain!” Her reluctance toward even a single tablet of over the counter medication comes despite her regular…
Read MoreHOWZIT BRU: Man maintains thick South African accent, despite coming to Australia as a baby, in 1978
JUST NOW: A 46 year old Sydney man has miraculously maintained his South African accent, despite only living overseas briefly as a baby. Gavin Michaels came to Australia from Cape Town when he was only one year old, and he’s been living in Sydney’s east ever since. “I’m not actually sure why I have this accent still,” says the Dover Heights resident. “It’s just the way I speak. Some things you cant change.” But accent experts are questioning how he still carries the accent so strongly. “If he came to Australia when he was 18 or older, then I’d understand,”…
Read MoreStay-at-home mum changes LinkedIn job title to ‘Interior Designer’ after buying a chair for her living room
HIDDEN TALENT: The purchase of a stylish chair from the Harvey Norman website has pushed a Sydney mother of two to make the next bold step in her career. Amy Bridge has changed her LinkedIn job title to ‘Interior Designer’ after purchasing a chair for her living room. “It’s a super stylish one-seater in beige,” she proudly told DBT. “I think I’ve got a natural eye for design.” Ms Bridge, who previously held the title of ‘Full-Time Super Mum’ on the professional networking platform, took delivery of the chair this afternoon. “I really enjoyed the process of buying it,” she…
Read More‘Working on a new project, but can’t say much yet!’ says woman who paid for a photo shoot
SOFT LAUNCH: A local woman has taken the first brave step in her career as an entrepreneur. Nikki Brenner hired a professional photographer to get a range of headshots of herself. “I can’t believe this is actually all happening now,” says Brenner. “I’ve been dreaming about this stuff for years.” The 28 year old says she has a few business ideas “in the pipeline,” including a skin care line, an innovative dating app, and a sustainable plastics company. “I’m also considering becoming an influencer. I’m not 100% sure which way I’m going to go, but I’m getting all my headshots…
Read MoreBusiness coaches now outnumber business owners: Report
HUSTLE CULTURE: A new report has confirmed a rapid and worrying expansion in the number of people offering ‘business coaching’ services. The Australian Bureau of Statistics analysed census data to find the number of business coaches now outnumbering business owners. “Data shows 544,978 Australians listing their primary occupation as ‘business coach,’ compared to 521,235 ‘business owner,’” says the ABS’s Simon Tyson. The influx of coaches comes as increasing numbers of failed start up entrepreneurs decide they’ve got what it takes to post videos of themselves spruiking generic business advice. “The reality is that if they were really that good at…
Read MoreLocal woman updates Instagram bio to ‘wellness expert’ after buying a bottle of ‘Voss’ water
THE FULL BOTTLE: A Sydney woman has taken the next brave step toward being considered a health & well-being thought leader. After recently taking up yoga, Julia Burgess has cemented her lifestyle choice with the purchase of a bottle of Voss water. “I’m so excited,” she told DBT. “The last few months have been a transformation journey for me.” The 29 year old has celebrated the milestone by updating her Instagram bio to; ‘wellness expert.’ It’s understood she’s now carrying the heavy bottle of Voss water everywhere she goes, even while out partying on the weekends. “The water comes from…
Read MoreMan calls in sick so he can spend entire day shredding before Mardi Gras
LEAN, MEAN PARTY MACHINE: With just one day until Mardi Gras, Sydney’s Mike Hanley is in a race against time. He’s taken a sick day from work so he can dedicate the next 24 hours to one thing; shredding. “My Mardi Gras body preparation plan is slightly off track if I’m being honest,” he told DBT. “It’s time for urgent action to burn off those stubborn calories.” The buff 32 year old has joined hundreds of others at Kings Cross Fitness First today for some last minute high intensity training. “I’ve been going between the steam room and the cardio…
Read MoreMisleading & deceptive: Bondi Junction man claiming to live in ‘Bondi’
IMPOSTER: It’s the one question Jye Coulman always loves being asked: “Where do you live?” His answer always comes quickly and enthusiastically: “I live in Bondi.” But an investigation by DBT has revealed the 29 year old actually lives more than 3 kilometres away from Bondi. His apartment in Ebley street lies deep within Bondi Junction’s borders – a 2 minute walk to the Westfield centre – but a 30 minute walk from Bondi Beach. “Oh whatever, ‘Bondi’ & ‘Bondi Junction’ are basically the same things,” claims Coulman. “The ‘Junction’ part is nether here nor there.” “Besides, I’m always at…
Read MorePeople Who Text; ‘I’ll Be There In 5 Mins’ Arrive On Average 1.5 Hours Later: Report
NOT SATIRE: It’s among the most commonly used phrases in the English language, but its real meaning remains shrouded in mystery. The term ‘I’ll be there in 5 mins’ has rapidly gained popularity as time pressed mobile users text friends with an estimated time of arrival. But researchers say the term is inherently misleading. “Our study has found most people who use the phrase end up arriving on average 90 minutes later,” says Carl Linden from the University of NSW. “In many cases they don’t show up at all.” The researchers questioned a random sample of 2000 people about their…
Read MoreBald Man Accused of Cropping Facebook Profile Pic To Exclude Top Of Head
CROP TOP: A Brisbane man is accused of intentionally cropping his Facebook profile photo to exclude the top of his bald head. It’s understood Simon Harvey started losing his hair 5 years ago, at the tender age of 26. “Ever since then, he’s also been wearing hats, even on overcast days,” says one of his friends. “He’s also now begun wearing sunglasses on the top of his head.” With all of Simon Harvey’s Facebook photos set to private, his profile photo remains the only glimpse into how he looks these days. But the IT worker says he has nothing to…
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