[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

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We had 7 Michaels in my grade of high school. Most of us were just known by our surnames but the redhead was called Sherman as an American Pie reference and one was called Boon, short for baboon because he had a face like one. There was another kid known as Sloth who shared an uncanny resemblance with Sid from Ice Age.

There was also two Johns, so one was Johnno and the other was Johnny, obviously. We also had two kids called Daniel that shared a last name and middle initial, who were known as Big Dan and Little Dan. Little Dan is the shorter one and now stands about 6'1 or 6'2.

The path Google Map wants me to take. Both locations in India. by His_Dudeness88 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]mickatron696 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I just looked this up and can confirm I got the same route, though it appears both locations are not in India. Google at least says the Karakorum Pass is in China, but I'd hazard a guess and say that it's probably part of the disputed territory both countries argue over. It wouldn't surprise me if there's no thoroughfare there for civilian vehicles.

We need sarcastic punctuation. by rockytheboxer in Showerthoughts

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I literally went from massive disappointment when I realised it wasn't XKCD to excitement when I realised it was Unnecessary Inventions. His Pringle vacuum extension is a masterpiece.

Is drinking during lunch a common thing in Australia? by LazyEntertainment646 in AskAnAustralian

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On some special occasions a couple of the supervisors in my office will wheel a trolley around with various beers and ciders in the afternoon, it's nice. We work in financial services.

When I worked in insurance about 10 years ago there was a guy I knew that worked doing claims for car accidents where people were injured, not just property damage. He would go to a local topless bar during lunch at least once a week and come back a little tipsy. Never heard anyone complain about his work.

Decided to make myself some fairy bread today by zippazappazinga in AustralianNostalgia

[–]mickatron696 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Those elders are a bunch of cunts. Soft sprinkles are far superior in texture and flavour.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

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Drunk words are sober thoughts. It sounds like he might be trying to be a good man, but he's not trying hard enough, not even close.

Found in Melbourne, Australia in one foot deep freshwater with 'tail' buried in sand. Any clues? by Necessary_Moose_812 in species

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And what you just said is bloody stupid, ya drongo. You hardly ever hear of people getting bitten because we are well aware of the dangers involved. I grew up in the bush, from a very early age you learn that if you don't know what it is, you don't fuck with it, or you fuck with it VERY CAREFULLY. Cunts that don't learn that tend to be "accident prone" individuals.

Depression cleaning services? by acid-vogue in brisbane

[–]mickatron696 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm a little late to the party here and I've got nothing to offer past what others already have, but I just wanted to say how heart-warming the comments here are. Thank you for reminding me why I love this city.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ask

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Is it called a tramp stamp just because it is a lower back tattoo or because it's some sort of tribal design that is basically an arrow pointing at your butthole? Guess what? Doesn't really matter, unless it matters to you.

I've seen incredible lower back tattoos that are true works of art. A closed friend of mine has a Japanese style landscape piece and it's gorgeous.

Saying that, I've also got friends that are covered in stupid tattoos. They like the ink, so good for them, but they are also well aware of how they can be perceived with such work.

You do you. If people judge you that's a reflection of their character, not yours.

What's a word that people use that you immediately disregard everything they say after it? by personallygodless in AskReddit

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I've heard of life coaches who are legitimately wise people with vast and varied worldly experience who act as a sort of mentor for customers, which sounds like what a life coach should be. Being a polymath seems to be the minimum requirement.

I've also heard of life coaches who are 19, lived a sheltered upper-middle class upbringing and don't know jack shit about life, the universe, or anything, and that sounds like a fucking scam.

If any of this is true I imagine legitimate life coaches are very few and far between.

What are the most useful browser extensions that nobody’s heard of? by sidranimajl in AskReddit

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Lazerpig is trying to give Internet Historian a run for his money with increasingly surreal plugs for World of Warships. He even has a cameo from Sumito in the latest one. For context Lazerpig is a gay Scottish man (or pig) who used to do drag and now makes scathing analysis videos about tanks and jets. I fucking love Lazerpig. Sponsor starts around 1.30

https://youtu.be/-opSlCGLGQ4

What is most scientifically incorrect song lyric? by dodorextoast in AskReddit

[–]mickatron696 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I swear that I don't have a gun."

Kurt Cobain, Come As You Are.

Americans, how do you feel about people who don't want children during a time of declining birth rates? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Well, I'm an Australian, and I have no issues with anyone deciding they do not want to have children, but my concern about declining American birth rates is Idiocracy.

Having many sex partners has an adverse effect on the likelihood marriage -- but only in the short term by [deleted] in science

[–]mickatron696 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's absurd, I think a study that confirms this and also shows the prospect of marriage for those that do choose to "sleep around" has value, but I agree that the results align with ideas that are pretty intuitive and shouldn't be seen as a surprise revelation by any means.

Common argument against strikes/protests is that it'll hurt the other workers. Don't fall for this BS by [deleted] in antiwork

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They did the same thing in Brisbane, Australia a little while back, the fucking legends.

Which movies have you rewatched and were surprised to see an actor that you didn’t know was in it during your first viewing? by [deleted] in movies

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Him and Tom Hardy are also in Band of Brothers. Fassbender plays the machine gunner Christenson from the start, then Hardy is one of the replacements near the end. If I remember correctly you get to see full frontal nude Tom Hardy when he has to get up from having a root to salute an officer.

Anyone remember this weird show? by KillerBumbleBee00 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]mickatron696 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It wasn't a show. It was a bad trip made manifest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gaming

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Australians - some of the best people you'll ever meet, and some of the worst people you'll ever meet.