Snarky Platypus
@snarkyplatypus.com
A platypus of many talents, he/him, 🏳️🌈 🇨🇳🇮🇩🇦🇺 (is that enough flags), politics, food, pop music and women’s basketball.
Katy Perry’s music career continues to be an amusing puzzle.
There’s a Maccas in Marrickville now?! Shouldn’t there be locals rioting in front of it?
We got third in pub trivia and only two points behind the winners 😍
I find slop bowls fascinating because the idea that Americans would pay $30-40 Australian to have their food blended into a purée while receiving minimal service is utterly hilarious and bemusing.
Going to pub trivia for the first time in many years tonight. I am excited!
Air Canada trying to sell Alberta as a destination in advertising on a Sydney tram. I am unconvinced.
Parental anxieties are a hell of a drug.
EXPERT REACTION: No link found between kids' screen use and emotional,
EXPERT REACTION: No link found between kids' screen use and emotional, behavioural or social problems later UK scientists investigated the effects of increasing screen use on children's ps
scimex.org
Australians should feel way more grateful for what they have. It’s not perfect but the economic security and stability in Australia is significantly higher than most of the nearby polities.
Not paying close attention to Australian news media is an excellent life choice. I just do searches for topics that interest me and ignore the rest of the noise.
Good morning all from Wangal Country. Crossing a bridge.
Interesting piece on the shrinking middle class in Indonesia and the resulting increase in protests.
When the Indonesian Middle Class Takes to the Streets | FULCRUM
Empirical evidence shows that a shrinking middle class in Indonesia has led to a growing number of protests. This is pertinent not only to Indonesia, but for other countries such as Vietnam and the…
fulcrum.sg
An article on Prabowo’s communication style and how it is perceived by various people in Indonesia.
Indonesians mock Trump-style 'personality politics'
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's repeated controversial comments spark debate over his "populist" communication style.
abc.net.au
The 50 garlic clove French style potato soup was solid and filling but I needed to add a lot of Southeast Asian style deep fried shallots and onion to make it interesting to me. Even pepper didn’t do much for it. Definitely needs more ingredients and condiments.
For all my Canberra followers, it is Platypus Month there. Get out and support Australia’s best animal!
Platypus Month - Waterwatch
act.waterwatch.org.au
Sandy, the real answer is you build a time machine and defeat the United States in the gold medal game of the 2004 Olympics. You were on that team! It’s not happening now.
Brondello's Opals chasing that 'elusive gold medal'
Brondello's Opals chasing that 'elusive gold medal'
wnbl.com.au
Having caught up on the latest Ariana Grande news, the only thing I will say about it is that some time out of the limelight will be good for everybody involved (especially her ridiculous fans).
Office day is nearly over (I have been logged in since 7:40 am) but I have a 2 hour university class straight afterwards 😭
The Australian Dream is dead! (selling my house to some other poor bastard for 3x what I paid in real terms)
Currently listening to (great song about using MDMA):
Serotonin
YouTube video by Linda Sundblad - Topic
youtu.be
My parents have done the perfect downsizing sequence from ridiculously large 4 bedroom house in suburbia in the 1990s to cosy 2 bedroom unit in urban heartland in the 2020s. There was a bit of luck in that tho.
1) India is experiencing something similar. 2) Countries like Australia could benefit from this if only there weren’t so many dim xenophobes around. 3) The post-AI bubble bursting is going to be messy.
China’s graduate glut: millions enter a job market with little use for them
Record numbers find there is little demand for their skills, as entry-level tech roles are hit by AI and automation
theguardian.com
Good morning all from Wangal Country. I have several important stakeholders observing me at the home office today.
This is a lovely calming video to watch as you see a platypus pottering around to gather building materials.
Stilgherrian@stilgherrian.com · 2d ago“How Platypuses Build Their Hidden Nests” www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QoG...
Considering many people on the internet’s obsession with putting everything into ranked and tier lists, it’s not surprising that teenage boys would take it to obnoxious extremes.