overview for threeduck

Supportive dad by threeduck in c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 1 points 8 minutes ago

Good point, corrected.

Supportive dad by threeduck in c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 6 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 8 minutes ago)

What's not in their jeans is probably in their genes.

Anon explains the 2nd amendment by threeduck in c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 1 points 3 hours ago

Key word is "state mandated", only the state of Victoria was locked down, I think COVID barely scratched the other states. I also lived in NZ at the time, and as you recall, we barely got COVID and I spent 2020 and 2021 skiing and partying. Thanks to clever leadership, not seen in the US at the time.

As for UK healthcare, I quickly researched where Australia stacked up in the world and by most metrics, the UK was overwhelmingly the best. Unlike the weirdly propagandized Americans, I don't have to do weird mental gymnastics to try and force my country at the top. I can accept facts.

Anon explains the 2nd amendment by threeduck in c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 8 points 1 day ago

We keep up with the mortgage because the minimum wage here is $16USD.

The average Australian citizen pays $17,000 in taxes as opposed to $14,000 for seppos.

For that, I know myself and all my fellow Australians will never be crippled with medical debt, as going to the hospital is always free. We have the second best health care in the world, right next to the UK.

Us Aussies like to look out for each other, rather than you individualistic, seemingly selfish yanks.

Children is bugs by threeduck in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 92 points 2 months ago

In Maori, Maua means "we", or "both of us". It's also shorthand for "we share similar beliefs".

Could have gone that route.

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I complained about an Australian website asking for tips, so they removed the tip function. (aussie.zone)

submitted 6 months ago by threeduck@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

27 comments fedilink

I pre-ordered a pair of Jennen shoes (elevator shoes, so I can be a big boy) from their online site (they no longer have the shopfront on Johnstone street) and got asked for a tip at the end. For basically changing a stock allocation assignment. I had a whinge on their contact forms, and they replied "the tip function is optional".

2 years later I emailed again, saying "I haven't bought a replacement pair of shoes, all because of the audacity to ask for a tip. I get that it's optional, but so is a cashier going 'hey give me that twenty from your wallet', and when the customer goes 'wtf??' the cashier replies 'oh lol it's optional'. You may have thought 'you know, a tip screen could give us free money! What's the harm?', and I guess this follow up email is proof of that harm. Don't bring tipping culture here please!"

I get this reply a day later, and can confirm the tip function is now gone. Loverly! Whinging may be one thing, but persistent whinging made the difference.

Murder victim Kelly Wilkinson repeatedly visited police in fear. They said she was ‘cop shopping’ by threeduck in c/news@lemmy.world

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 43 points 7 months ago

Eew keep your gross American opinions to yourself.

"Outdoor Cat vs Indoor Cat" by Sarah Andersen by threeduck in c/comicstrips@lemmy.world

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 39 points 7 months ago

Wherever there's birds, it's irresponsible to let cats out. NZ in particular, it's a damn massacre out there.

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Le monke point (aussie.zone)

submitted 7 months ago by threeduck@aussie.zone to c/memes@lemmy.ml

2 comments fedilink

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Game Over - PC trailer (youtu.be)

submitted 9 months ago by threeduck@aussie.zone to c/games@lemmy.world

2 comments fedilink

"Lemmy at em!" says some wisecracking character in my video game maybe, in a referential nod to a relatively niche community in an attempt to appeal.

For the past six years I've been working on Game Over, a Comedy Rhythm RPG, and maybe you'll like it?

There's a little demo on Steam and also one on itch.io which you can play free of charge! What a deal! What a sweet treat for yourself and friends!

Also I don't have a complaints form, so if you have any, please comment below and I will angrily defend myself and take potshots at you.

Call now!

Family files lawsuit against Panera Bread after college student who drank ‘charged lemonade’ dies by threeduck in c/news@lemmy.world

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 35 points 11 months ago

There often more caffeine in a standard coffee than half a litre of monster energy drink.

Not today, sorry. by threeduck in c/memes@lemmy.ml

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 55 points 11 months ago

I pre-ordered a pair of shoes online and the website asked for a tip.

In Australia.

CRISPR used to 'reprogram' cancer cells into healthy muscle in the lab by threeduck in c/technology@lemmy.world

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 32 points 1 year ago

When is CRISPR going to grant me immortality god damnit. Every year that drips past is one less with my immortality guarantee.

I want to be immortal even if it kills me.

E-commerce site in NZ asking for a tip at checkout by threeduck in c/newzealand@lemmy.nz

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 53 points 1 year ago

I tried to buy some shoes online, was told they were on back order (which is fine), then they asked for a tip. I wrote a complaint saying "you want a tip for a service you literally haven't provided on an online store with zero staff interaction". I ranted and raved about how, while the tip is optional, asking for it is like a multi-million dollar company rattling a can at me for spare change. They replied with "the tip is optional". Dogs.

What discontinued feature do you miss from phones or other technologies? by threeduck in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

[-] threeduck@aussie.zone 41 points 1 year ago

I miss my smart watch waking me up outside of detected REM sleep.

On the Microsoft Band you could set a time window where the alarm would go off - say between 0700-0800. If you're in REM sleep at 0700, the alarm stays off until you naturally rouse, or 0800.

I've worked as a sleep scientist for 7 years, and the idea of not being woken out of REM is such a neat idea, and yet no other watch seems to do it.