Did someone spike the chocolate with stupid pills?
I have had so many people this week who are either unable to comprehend basic information, dispute stated facts with irrefutable evidence or just don’t fucking read.
These are people who I dealt with last week who were cogent, alert and knew exactly what was happening and how things worked.
I can understand it happening on Tuesday when everyone came back to work and were still in holiday mode, but it is now three days later.
It took me a few goes to dial the right number the other day.
Yeah. I’m like that quite often too. Phone keypads and numeric keypads are upside down.
Often I just copy/paste or type the number into my VoIP phone app on my computer, especially after the third failed attempt.
But what we have dealt with this week is just a whole new level of stupid. I have had a few AITA moments wondering if I am having too-high expectations of customers, but when my colleagues concur that the customer is a dead-set cock-head, I feel vindicated.
oh look my first ever job application rejection
Oh mate sorry. And welcome to the infinite club.
Went for the most amazing drive down Glenburnie Road last night. A hill climb, a massive dip, a sudden roundabout which lead to a twisting descent.
And the fog, it caught people’s high beams as they would come up crests in front of you. Such a great drive
Have a great day everyone ❤️
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Please refer to above post. I’m half asleep
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On this chilly morning, could I have some porridge with cherry jam and cream please. And coffee.
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Thanks.
Taiwanese thick shake hmm.
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Small quarter pounder meal, add on lettuce tomato bacon and mayo, with a medium coke please
A McWhopper from when I used to work at maccas.
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Would that have worked? Asking a cashier for a “McWhopper”? I know they don’t exist any longer.
Flat has entered the 21st century 😎
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So pretty
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Winter has really hit, hasn’t it? It’s like Autumn slept through March and has stuffed all its weather into April to make up for it
There’s some rumours going around that a Brewery might buy the Bendigo Hotel.
But which one, given that quite a few are going broke. Where are the tanks gonna go as well? Sacrifice the merch desk area, or beer garden.
Any clues which Brewery? So long as its not Moon Dog I’m happy.
Someone from Geelong? Nearby Collingwood brewery that needs a bigger space?
That would be interesting. As long as it stays a metal venue I won’t mind
What’s something that’s popular but you’ve never done?
I’ve never been in an uber.
I’ve never eaten quinoa or at least I don’t think I have. I’ve certainly never cooked it.
Never worn Ugg boots
Never been in an Uber. Never got menulog/ uber eats. Haven’t seen Game of Thrones.
Same same same.
I’ve been in one somebody else hired. Never used any of the food delivery things. Watched some of GoT and quit when it went too far off book.
Ordered uber eats or similar. I’d rather go pick it up than pay for someone to drive it over.
This is something that should work but doesn’t. I’d punch somebody if I had to wait 40 minutes for a meal.
I prefer that my food is handled by the minimum amount of people before it gets to me. Also I’m not interested in supporting such an exploiting business model.
My theory on delivery drivers is that they might get paid shit wages but their families are eating well.
If their families are eating well, that means the customers are not.
Something doesn’t jive in that equation.
When I hear that the food has been picked up by a driver but then never delivered. The customer then gets their money back. Someone gets that meal.
I’ve found wrong deliveries on the doorstep when I leave in the morning several times. Straight to the bin. 12 hour old Maccas chips do not appeal.
I’ve done this - because my employer was paying. It was interesting, the food costs more than if you were buying it directly, and then you pay the driver on top of that. Our regular pickup order was something like $30 more expensive with Uber, and you had to wait a lot longer to get it. I honestly don’t understand why people use Uber Eats. It’s cheaper and faster to just go get the food yourself.
Been to an AFL game.
Fans buy memberships and go to every game even interstate ones. They’re the people I keep away from only because they’re still talking about the game on Wednesday.
Going to the MCG to watch a footy game is one of the most unique sounds to Melbourne. The roar of the crowd is indescribable.
I’ve been to a few “fuck the man” union strike events there, no footy but.
😂 good enough
Barnsey and all.
Going to the MCG to watch a footy game is one of the most unique sounds to Melbourne. The roar of the crowd is indescribable
Best sporting experience I have ever had.
Isn’t that a rite of passage for Melburnians? I think I went to one my 3rd week in Australia 😁
I was born here so I never had to pass the tests.
Jus soli
First time I’ve heard that term, and yes.
I just read through everyone’s list and the only one which I haven’t done is get a tattoo.
To add my own… and I’m not sure if this falls under “popular” but I’ve never broken a bone. Never gotten anybody pregnant/had any kids. Never sky dived/bungee jumped. Never drank more than a sip of red wine. Never tried meth or heroin. Never killed anybody. Never been to Japan. Oh actually there’s one… I’ve never punched anybody in the face.
I don’t think killing somebody is popular, no matter how much the phase is overused
Had a partner 💀
spoiler
Just kidding but the opportunity was too good to pass up
Quinoa is delicious (and will clean you out!) alas Boyo dislikes it.
I definitely need to cook it myself.
I used to get a preflavoured lime one from the ‘health’ bit of the supermarket. Haven’t seen in a while though.
Have you ever made barley risotto? Similar sort of toothy texture. Can take buckets of citrus.
(Or be a sweet, but I’ve never tried that.)
No. I’ve used barley in soups though.
I’ve never been swimming before.
This is a project for summer 2024/5. You owe this to yourself. Being able to go for a dip in the ocean and/or river (clean) is just lovely when you can do so safely. Swim lessons available at most council run baths/pools at very low cost. There’s no need to be all super competitive (unless you want to), but basic water safety is something EVERYONE should know. Swimming is great for fitness too and doesn’t crap out one’s joints or back or feet.
I really miss the days of the Herald/Sun Learn to Swim campaign - it was a huge factor in public safety round water. As the recent spate of drownings over the last 2 years has shown. I still have my framed certificate from that program.Heck, even if you don’t learn how to swim, you should learn deadman float and treading water just incase.
I’ve really wanted to for aaaaages, just always put it off for some reason or another. I think mostly due to embarrassment.
Fuck it. I’ll give it a proper go this year.
This one is amazing! Does this mean you didn’t grow up in Australia? Because I can’t fathom getting through childhood here without swimming. Even in Melbourne.
I grew up here but my father was a lunatic so I wasn’t allowed to do anything growing up that wasn’t study. No friends till high school, no swimming, no school camp.
Took a long time to get over it.
Then what did you do while your class was in swimming lessons? That’s some next-level stuff to take your kid out of a class teaching an essential life skills. I didn’t even realise it was possible to opt-out of school swimming lessons.
I had to sit by the side of the pool and watch. It certainly looked fun (sad lol)
You’ve never been in a pool or an ocean or just never learnt to swim?
Nothing wrong with that. They have adult swim lessons if you’re interested. They are more common than you think.
I’ve waded into the ocean to about knee height and same with pools.
I’m thinking when finances calm down a bit this year I’ll have a go at some lessons.
That’s a good idea.
I’ve never gone skiing.
Same!
Wow - from going through these replies, I’ve done just about everything. The only popular ones so far that I haven’t done is any drugs, skydive (would love to, though) and gotten a tattoo. I think @bull has got a warped perspective of what’s popular (No, I haven’t killed anyone).
Ooh! I have one! I haven’t been to Europe! I want to go some day, though.
I reckon you could combined all these into one interesting holiday.
Get a tattoo of that time I skydived over Paris and landed on some hapless person in the street, killing them?
It sounds like I’d be in for a very boring, loooooong holiday after that exciting couple of minutes.
I’ve never owned a TV
I’ve never owned a cat
I’ve never bungee jumpedWow. You’ve never owned a tv. That’s pretty impressive.
@CEOofmyhouse56 we’re so surrounded by screens… I just never saw the point in buying another screen where someone else schedules the programming.
I have never : had food and/or shopping delivered. Been in an Uber or similar. Watched Game of Thrones. Watched LOTR. Subscribed to a streaming service. Subscribed to or used Facebook/Tiktok/Twitter or whatever it’s calling itself now. Driven a non-manual motor vehicle. Had a manicure/pedicure. Dyed my hair. Gotten a tattoo. Used a face mask. Read manga. Used a scooter. Used a skateboard. Worn a hat backwards.
And it’s been 40+ years since I last owned a television or wore makeup.
I think I’ve failed the pop culture exam.I’ve dyed my hair and I’ve used a face mask. I’ve driven my husband’s auto once to the shops and it felt odd because I didn’t know what to do with my left hand. Everything else on your list I agree with.
Use the left hand to hold the stubby
Hahaha.
Agreed about autos. It feels super weird not having to shift. Not an issue on a highway, but around town I stomp the floor and grab air left. Even worse if the indicator switch is on the other side.
Yes. You put your hand down on the gear stick and go no, put your hand back on the wheel, hear the motor revs so you put hand back down on the gear stick. It ends up a weird little game while your foot’s trying to find an imaginary pedal.
Tried bubble tea
Subscribed to Netflicks
Had a manicure
I’ve tried bubble tea from a can. It tasted like creaming soda with lumps. Not really my thing.
If it’s anything like those Japanese jelly fruit lollies I would hate it.
I couldn’t get over the feeling that I was chewing on miniature bath balls.
How does that compare to Tide Pods?
Hahaha. I’ve never tried Tide Pods although they look good. Imagine putting Styrofoam balls in your mouth and deciding whether to chew or swallow.
I did once try some packing beads made of potato starch. Unflavoured cheetos basically. Edible but not even slightly delicious.
I’ve never had a manicure or pedicure
Never been overseas.
Same same same. Nail salons smell.
They sure do! Similar reason I had a perm precisely once. Pong!
Pedicures are incredible and worth whatever varnish smell the place has. Got my first back in I think 2015 and I haven’t looked back.
mild coffee at 8 pm? yes, please, I need to shake this coffee headache
Quitting smoking is the hardest fucking thing I’ve ever done. Nicotine is fucking evil, and I’m tired of being beholden to it’s whims.
This is it, I’m done. This shit sucks in every aspect.
You can do it! It took me a few goes, and the thing that finally worked was cutting down the strength until they tasted too disgusting to smoke.
I quit smoking pretty successfully… But I’ve been addicted to the nicotine lozenges for like 2 years now 🫠
you can do this 💪
Good luck, you got this. I managed to quit by drinking bitter green tea. Instead of having a smoke, I’d make a cuppa and let it steep for too long. After a while I associated the cravings with bitter tea and they somehow went away.
that’s very clever
After many, many unsuccessful attempts I had my old GP suggest something like this. After 2 weeks or so, the nicotine addiction becomes psychological and not physical. Just had to trick my brain really.
It took me a hundred goes but I got there.
Very good luck to you! It’s totally worth it.
It’s tough to do! One craving at a time. The space between gets bigger, and eventually it’s not your all consuming thought. 11 years quit this week for me, and I still very very occasionally want one, but I’m not having one!
Do you/did you use any cessation aides or methods in particular? I’m close to trying to quit - the rolling tobacco I used to get for about five quid back in the UK (around $10 aud) is now over $90 here for a smaller pouch. Vaping isn’t for me I don’t think. Anyway, good luck with it.
I support your quitting endeavour. You can do it!
I am looking for a new laptop - posted in Aus Technology but I don’t know how populated that is, so if anyone has any suggestions want to pop over there and help me out? https://aussie.zone/post/8581847
Couldn’t sleep last night. I have insomnia but take a sleeping pill, yet that wasn’t enough. Urghhh.
I’m struggling lately too but it’s the temperature I’m either too hot or too cold seemingly, often all within the same night.
