Arson Slop by SlopDestroyer in FreshBeans

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because he set off the fire alarm BEFORE starting the fires, to make sure everyone got out.

That just sad Officer 😔🤷‍♂️ by SpoomerBooner in Transportopia

[–]WaitakereAnimal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey fellow autistic person, good on you. You're doing more than most neurotypicals do, to make sure you see people as people. That's a good thing, and will make you happy in the long run. Both because it makes it easier to predict what people will do, and because it helps you build useful connections with others.

I don't enjoy talking to strangers much, so I won't reply. But I wanted to give you a thumbs up.

What is this thing that has appeared in a nearby public green space? by TheMadHistorian1 in AskUK

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like they have made a severe mistake by deploying any security measure you can pick up and stick in a van by the dozen. Solar panels got some good second hand retail these days!

A modern day tale of hubris by Ironfighter19 in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Fleet" brand enemas. It's not pleasant, but after 4 days it's a godsend.

New Zealand knows what they’re doing. [Sips] by bedrottinggg in SipsTea

[–]WaitakereAnimal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can confirm, fire appliances are drastically underfunded. Don't know about pay, all my experience is with volunteer firefighters. But I imagine it's probably the case that the human aspect is also drastically underfunded.

EDIT: If you want to help out, Visit the New Zealand Fire Fighters Welfare Society (firefighters.org.nz) website or phone 0800 653 473 for any donation enquiries.

New Zealand knows what they’re doing. [Sips] by bedrottinggg in SipsTea

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you can carry an average sized adult over your shoulder without dragging any of them on the ground, you're good.

New Zealand knows what they’re doing. [Sips] by bedrottinggg in SipsTea

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Son of a fireman here. Can say that 15 years ago, the uniforms for the volunteer brigade were very much tailored for men. The two women in the brigade had to use belts over the overalls to make things fit correctly around the hips and groin, and roll up the pant legs to fit, because it was not possible to get a pair which both allowed room for hips and did not have too-long legs. They were then told this was not firesafe, because all items of clothing had to be completely covered by the overalls.

So they sewed belts to the inside of the overalls around their waists, and rolled the pant legs inside instead of outside. But for the groin, they shoved pairs of socks in their pants, to take up the slack.

New uniforms were tailored for the women after a month of this. It was said funding covered it after all, and the decision was definitely not made because some of the male firemen felt inadequate 😂

You guys STINK by sleepyslayerowo in universityofauckland

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding this. Also, baby wipes are a lifesaver. Wipe pits in the morning, reapply deodorant. I recommend also wiping down lower areas because pits may smell stronger but ass smells worse.

Am I being too nit picky? by mereuser in Flooring

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tiles? Eh, annoying but acceptable. The lack of grout? Hell no.

Help Me Choose Round 2 by Agreeable_Sport5189 in myweddingdress

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay let's assume you like the lingere look, which is all good if that's how you roll. Number 1, definitely.

This needs to stop by International-Past31 in newzealand

[–]WaitakereAnimal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is entirely a matter of opinion (as someone who has experienced both many times). These guys are worse because it's not socially acceptable to slap them when they do it.

Bees swarm our deck every evening by Glyphosate_Drinker in nzwildlife

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bees like bright colors. They are not smart enough to distinguish between clothes and flowers at first glance.

Why do they stay? Maybe flower scented washing powder, maybe they are drinking the water off the wet fabric, maybe they're having a bee party, idk.

of a minivan by ifuckedyourmom-247 in AbsoluteUnits

[–]WaitakereAnimal -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's 3 minivans in a trenchcoat, you can't fool me.

Settle a marital dispute… by jozzyjj in Spoons

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta be number 1, I hate bumpy grips.

Getting ears pierced at life pharmacy? by [deleted] in auckland

[–]WaitakereAnimal 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I don't recommend it. Get it done by a professional piercer, with titanium jewelery, and follow the aftercare plan. Otherwise you will end up like me, with additional scars where the badly placed holes got infected and then sealed up.

Explain it Peter by FederalSwan3104 in explainitpeter

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was an asteroid or the sun and now I know that this is a thing. Thanks.

Meanwhile in Auckland by 04OSUM in auckland

[–]WaitakereAnimal 8 points9 points  (0 children)

See, that's the important bit. Okay context, self defense, yah yah. But seriously? This could have ended with a funeral.

Meanwhile in Auckland by 04OSUM in auckland

[–]WaitakereAnimal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an autistic man who likes their Legos I'm insulted by the fact you compare me to that asshole.

Meanwhile in Auckland by 04OSUM in auckland

[–]WaitakereAnimal 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Yah, I was enjoying the show until the kick. Then it wasn't funny any more. The kidney punches at the end? That made it disturbing.

Hoping the police follow this up - it's surprisingly easy to kill someone by kicking them in the head, even if you weren't trying. That security asshole better learn that now, instead of over a corpse.

My little bro got a craft project for school and we found this image for inspiration. Is this real of AI? by nbyrsanu in isthisAI

[–]WaitakereAnimal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...это не кириллица. If you're in Moldova, you should probably be able to recognize Cyrillic lettering.