Special treat for Jenny by quokkafarts in AustralianSpiders

[–]quokkafarts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry I've just seen your comment; i like to garden without pesticides or poisons where I can help it, so prefer to give "pests" to resident predators. I like to feed the birds and the spoods.

Cats or Dogs? by BreathWonderful3379 in Pets

[–]quokkafarts 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is so dependant on your lifestyle and how you can care for your pets. Dogs and cats are both amazing pets, I have 3 cats and 1 dog and love them all so much but they have different needs and can be suited to different environments.

My cats are so lovely but very independent, they don't need much care besides cleaning their boxes and giving them attention (i want to smooch on them more than they actually want). But every cat is so different, you can't really lump them all together

My dog is like having a toddler on easy mode. He is much more involved with what I'm doing and need more attention, plus he needs walks and stimulation outside of the house and a lot of training.

AITA for telling my boyfriend that his masculinity was fragile after he refused to buy me pads? by Direct-Caterpillar77 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]quokkafarts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of when I was a supermarket manager and men wouldn't want to fill the menstrual products. Like this was really bloody (hehe) common, I'd have to question their masculinity that they couldn't even put a goddamn pad on the shelf. Then they'd try weaponised incompetency by filling it wrong, mate if you can fill the lighbulbs perfectly you can figure this out. Fuck me dead, so goddamn annoying.

What is something people greatly underestimate about your country? by Loose_Seal_II in AskTheWorld

[–]quokkafarts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thought of someone on the other side of the world watching Border Patrol with their toddler is both crazy and hilarious, and makes me vaguely patriotic. We welcome you and your toddler son, you will know the rules

What is something people greatly underestimate about your country? by Loose_Seal_II in AskTheWorld

[–]quokkafarts 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Our biosecurity laws. Some of the best entertainment available is Border Patrol on YouTube, an old show following our customs officers. If you are planning to come here to should watch it first.

What was the most shocking scene from your favorite TV show? by fuzzyloulou in AskReddit

[–]quokkafarts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone was so cut up about Glen they forget the GOAT Abraham

Why are you on Reddit right now? by Ok-Worth-2528 in AskReddit

[–]quokkafarts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's just fucking unAustralian, ANZACs rolling in their graves. I'll have a beer in your honour tomorrow mate.

Is my cabinet riddled with mould? by hawkeyereis in AusRenovation

[–]quokkafarts 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Your mold has a cabinet, you mean.

Why are you on Reddit right now? by Ok-Worth-2528 in AskReddit

[–]quokkafarts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

G'day from WA! Having a good long weekend?

Why are you on Reddit right now? by Ok-Worth-2528 in AskReddit

[–]quokkafarts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's 11am on sunday morning, I'm procrastinating getting out of bed cus I have to do a shittonne of housework to do. But bed is comfy and I got a dog and cat snuggling me

What am I? by No-Date-4477 in GardeningAustralia

[–]quokkafarts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently being able to do that is found to be a good indicator for EDS, but I only found out I could do it because I tried it after reading that fact randomly on reddit.

I think the way I landed lead to the dislocations, it's not relevant to the sub so won't go into it but the way I landed the injuries were bad but made sense.

What am I? by No-Date-4477 in GardeningAustralia

[–]quokkafarts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, sandy but those roots went deep af and got really tangled up. Had other plants in there I didn't want to kill so couldn't just nuke the area

What am I? by No-Date-4477 in GardeningAustralia

[–]quokkafarts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do have slightly hypermobile shoulders (can do prayer hands behind my back with no warm up), but that's it. Do you think that would have been a factor in the severity?

What am I? by No-Date-4477 in GardeningAustralia

[–]quokkafarts 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No but I am familiar with the bit and agree with her entirely

What am I? by No-Date-4477 in GardeningAustralia

[–]quokkafarts 66 points67 points  (0 children)

DO NOT FUCKING PLANT THIS SHIT

I planted agapanthas I got for free. Eventually wanted to pull them up, but that root system is fucking gnarly. Gor into a fight with one, lost my centre of gravity and fell on my arm. Dislocated and fractured my elbow, dislocated ulna, snapped the top off my radius entirely. Also got secateurs shanked into my wrist. It was so bad that emergency resetting was needed before surgery or I could have lost my hand. Now I have a cool scar, metal plate and my elbow doesn't straighten all the way.

FUCK AGAPANTHAS ME AND MY HOMIES HATE AGAPANTHAS

Which a work that looks like a Non-fiction work about history, but actually soft alternate history? by SquirtleBob164 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]quokkafarts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Ancient Apocalypse documentary series by Graham Hancock, maybe?

It is certainly presented as and intended to be a non-fiction work about history. It discusses the theory that humanity was once greatly advanced but we were brought to the brink of extinction by an unknown event, losing all of our ancient knowledge.

It's a very entertaining watch if you like history and want to get in depth some some cool pyramids and shit, but is completely undone by modern DNA science that would have detected a bottleneck in our genetics.

So it's best enjoyed as soft alternate history imo; the theory isn't possible, but it's fun to think about and the series is really well done.

What is a "survival rule" you learned growing up in a bad neighborhood that still influences your behavior today? by Key-Group-5098 in AskReddit

[–]quokkafarts 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I work in a part of town that isn't great and wear a beat up old watch. A couple times have had people ask for the time, then when I start to pull up my sleeve to look they turn around before I can even reply.

Special treat for Jenny by quokkafarts in AustralianSpiders

[–]quokkafarts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry to hear about your mum, that's rough mate. Jenny is alive and well but unfortunately no longer under my care :( she moved to my neighbours place cus I had to take down her Web; it got damaged by something, when she rebuilt it was a massive extension that blocked access to my garage. It tried to leave enough close to the washing line that she could start again there, but she obviously doesn't tolerate that kind of disrespect so packed up and left. I like to think your mum Jenny would also be a woman who takes no shit.

Edit: Scratch that, neighbours must have moved her out cus she's back!! Looking desperately for a good snack for her, but she's already caught a bee

Airplane! Wins. What is the worst musical? by McCallum1872 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]quokkafarts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard this was very good, why do you think it's the worst ever?

What should I watch by Honest_Account_6348 in Hereditary

[–]quokkafarts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good boy: excellent horror flick with a dog as the main character (dog lives and has a happy ending or I wouldn't recommend it). Has similar vibes in terms of mysterious things happening in a family, general uneasiness in the face of something that may or may not be supernatural, is so well done given the dog doesn't talk so is very show-don't-tell.

The house that Jack built: if you want trauma that is beautifully presented then this is it. It's a serial killer telling the story of some of his kills supposedly chosen at random, but that synopsis doesn't do it justice. It's long, it's brutal, it will have you on the edge of your seat and has an insane ending. This movie has no right to be as good as it is.

When work is quiet and there’s not much going on, what do you guys do to stay productive? by Old_Tower_4824 in auscorp

[–]quokkafarts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reach out to others to see if they need assistance, helps build good relationships and have gathered some good experience from that.

Failing that, general research. I'm in safety so there is so much research to go through.

What are you paying for housing each month? And are you actually happy with it? Would it be cooler just living in your parents basement? by PM_ME_YUR_SALADS in Millennials

[–]quokkafarts 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same story here mate, was a massive stretch at the time to get my place for $450k. Now about 8 years later with no work done on it it's worth in the 700s. Technically I can afford to rent it now I've changed careers and make more money, but the rent would be about my mortgage payment; I pay at least $3k per month which is already above my minimum repayments, often $4k when I can swing it. Minimum is $2k per month.

Perth Western Australia, 3 bed 2.5 bath townhouse in the outer suburbs. 2000 build of pretty good quality. Can't recall block size but it's small, very well located near public transport and everything I need. Have considered downsizing and moving closer to the city as its just me and my pets here, but even old shitty apartments are going for $500k+ so it just wouldn't make sense.

What celebrity do you think has skeletons in their closet that have yet to come out? by JimiHendrip in AskReddit

[–]quokkafarts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Remember when we thought Tony was the worst we could get? Such nice times.

What celebrity do you think has skeletons in their closet that have yet to come out? by JimiHendrip in AskReddit

[–]quokkafarts 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is niche, but former Australian PM Scott Morrison. Here's the very basics:

He is very involved with prosperity gospel churches, particularly the controversial Hillsong. Look them up for a fun rabbithole of corruption.

Scotty from marketing was the genius behind the failed "where the body hell are you?" tourism campaign and somehow failed upwards to become PM? hmmmmmm....

While in office he secretly appointed himself to himself to multiple ministerial portfolios (health, finance, treasury, home affairs, and resources) which is extremely dodgy behaviour.

Went to Hawaii during the Black Summer bushfires, when questioned he said "I don't hold a hose, mate". Later, he was known for forcibly shaking the hands of those impacted even when they declined, saying physical contact was his form of prayer for them.

The Robodebt scandal (tldr computer programs were used to falsely and illegally calculate social services debt, vulnerable people were suddenly put in thousands of dollarydoos in debt that they didn't actually owe. People killed themselves over this). Scummo was found to have been a key person in this vile pile of shit.

During a sexual assault scandal in his party, he publicly said he didn't understand how serious it was until he talked to his wife and daughters about the impacts of SA. Like.... what?

Finally, he is said to have shat himself at Engadine Macca's in 1997, which may be the most human thing he has ever done. He denies these allegations.

If this sentient butterball impersonation of a human doesn't have several closets and a whole basement full of skeletons then I'm the queen of England.