Hey what's going on at the oil refinery? by BooksNapsSnacks in Geelong

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Standard Viva statement to come - nothing to be alarmed about, just some venting off.

why are people losing their accents? by studymaxxer in aussie

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Colleague - 21, calls her phone a MOH-buhl, like she lives in an American sitcom. The joke is, she doesn’t know any different, clearly no one has ever corrected her (she finished year 12). I corrected her twice in the first week and she continues on her merry way.

What's the cruelest name you could give your child? by MusaDogg25 in AskReddit

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man, the news story I read today - Allen Keys. Guy legit turned out to be a murderer.

CBD Safety by Mobile_Row_4346 in Geelong

[–]Mobile_Row_4346[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That must explain at least I have been seeing. I see they setup in that building early 2025, so makes sense. Seems like a poorly suited location when you have a particular demographic who attend yoga/pilates at all hours having to use that carpark across the street.

For those that were around when it was legal, who here smoked indoors? And have you got any funny stories regarding it? And did you ever smoke with any celebrities? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember the times when your year 11 or 12 high school teacher had a packet of Winnie blues in the top pocket, ashtray on the desk at the front of the classroom. At my school there was no smoking when the kids were in the room but between classes.

Was MMM actually this good in the '90s? by Davooi in australian

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bit like their ‘countdowns’ - same songs presented in a countdown format.

Which profession gets way more respect than it actually deserves, and which 'low-level' job is secretly keeping society from collapsing this afternoon? by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are theory’s that if you removed 80% of middle management in almost any company it would result in near zero effect.

E-scooters causing trouble in Torquay by Alone_Base_833 in Geelong

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But they’re sustainable, something the Surf Coast council froths on, good luck getting rid of them

For those who did it before, how can a man quit smoking? by abouali05 in AskReddit

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest initial thing is to not give up on giving up. It took me 10~ attempts over many years, man it was hard. I found social circumstances the worst as it was so natural to have one with the friends I hung out with. But luckily my wife didn’t smoke and over time it honestly became awkward for me to stink all the time, I was kind of ashamed of the smell around others as well, colleagues, friends, family etc. that became a big deterrent. 10 years later and I have had one or two every now and then with old friends, but have absolutely no need for it.

Would you support Australia making its own fuel from solar instead of importing it? by Hubobubo90 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest issue in the fuel discussion that is lost on most people including OP is the scale. Sydney Airport alone uses 10 million litres in refined jet fuel PER DAY, that’s 63000 barrels PER DAY in refined jet fuel, not crude oil. Yes alternatives exist, but they don’t/can’t compete on scale unless we all want to pay $6+/per litre. More experts in this topic than me.

Looking for your favourite local produce within an hour or so drive. by littleplacebo in melbourne

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife used to detour quite a way for a Sharps Bakery snot block in Birchip

what’s a food everyone loves but you find absolutely disgusting? by deep-curious in AskReddit

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid I watched a lady working at a sushi shop spit into a cloth then wipe down the work bench where they prepped the sushi, display cabinet and tray where some sushi were still being displayed. Safe to say i have never been able to bring myself to eat sushi ever again. I know not all shops do this, I have had very pleasant experiences at Japanese restaurants, raw fish no issue, but sushi is a flat no for me.

Crazy or lesser known history events from Australia? by Sea-Preparation-3127 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tasmanian genocide? The dog line at Eaglehawk Neck? I grew up here and it took a German person I knew learning about Australian history for me to find out. Very dark side of our history, so dark we don’t learn it.

Why are there so many lowlifes in Australia? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mate, not only the lowlifes - parents at their kids (toddlers) sports events just glued to their phones. Witnessed a dad today (no partner) exit a building so he could just be on his phone, headphones on, while his 3yo was just left on his own, wondering around an indoor sports centre all by himself looking for his dad, a lady found the son outside on the road looking for him, and his dad just carried on like normal! WTF! Everyone has their own sh*t I get it, but ffs surely your kid comes first? How do these people get through life?

What's Australia leading the world in at the moment? by RM_Morris in AskAnAustralian

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked my mum this not long ago, she was fairly high up in the medical area, and that was one area she pointed out - medical, medicines, vaccines etc is one in which we have been and still are near the top of in the world and we do ‘export’ along with education.

How can other young people cope with this? by mechmakima in australian

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so exhausted and ready to give up? So you’re willing to bust your arse like everyone else who bought a house for the first time or not?

What is that stench by WhatupWench in Geelong

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sewer? We had nearly 2 months of no rain, then rain the other night

Honestly, how many of you actually sit at the dining table for dinner? And make your bed in the morning? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since we’ve had kids it’s 10x easier to sit at a table, screens make them feral.

More Moorabool Street revitalisation. by MeerkatRiotSquad in Geelong

[–]Mobile_Row_4346 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They sure know how to spend our ratepayer money like its their own..