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Reddit, what is something that is/was incredibly popular that you just never got into? by CAJASHin AskReddit

[–]rumckle 0 points1 point

That's because uggs were designed to be slippers, and definitely weren't designed for snow.

Reddit, what is something that is/was incredibly popular that you just never got into? by CAJASHin AskReddit

[–]rumckle 4 points5 points

That's because they were originally designed to be winter slippers. If you are walking in them further than the distance to your mailbox you are probably doing it wrong.

Google searches for "iPhone slow" spike dramatically whenever a new phone and iOS is released. by DiabolusQuemSciesin dataisbeautiful

[–]rumckle -1 points0 points

Of course they won't keep searching for it. But not everyone in the world would search for it on the same day (or couple of days), unless there is something in the latest update that causes the iPhones to slow down (as many others have suggested).

Errant Signal - Valiant Hearts (Spoilers) by wowlolcatin Games

[–]rumckle 8 points9 points

While I haven't played the game (although, from what I have heard/seen this video seems like a pretty good critique), and he may be right about the Germans being portrayed as too evil, it is worth noting that the "pointy hats" and "skull and crossbones" were actually part of the WWI German uniform. In fact, the Baron looks kinda like this German field marshall (with added sideburns).

"main reason I believe Reddit is infiltrated by Israeli propagandists." by Pushupguyin conspiratard

[–]rumckle 7 points8 points

That's because of the effective "Bear Patrol" that the admins set up.

Google searches for "iPhone slow" spike dramatically whenever a new phone and iOS is released. by DiabolusQuemSciesin dataisbeautiful

[–]rumckle 7 points8 points

If that were the explanation for these search trends you would see a gradual rise, not a massive spike on release day.

TIL Fresh Water and Salt Water Drown You Differently by mildly_wittyin todayilearned

[–]rumckle 3 points4 points

Not really, you'd be unconscious long before that.

Queensland crime rate down 2.1 pc, well short of figure touted by Campbell Newman and Ian Stewart by k-hin australia

[–]rumckle 1 point2 points

I'm not saying this is the reason, but reporting on weapons and drugs trafficking would be different than other crimes.

Crimes such as property damage and assault would be recorded when the incidents are reported to the police. Where as trafficking is a crime that isn't really noticed until arrests are made/police operations are put in place.

This is why crime statistics can be misleading (even without people fudging the numbers).

Noticed this "celebrity endorsement" while waiting for a train at Wynyard by BlokeDownUnderin sydney

[–]rumckle 0 points1 point

An Australian singer from the 70s that no uni age kid would recognise. (I graduated uni two years ago, and without the name I too would be asking who this is).

What defines your clubs play style? by ozzindalein AFL

[–]rumckle 10 points11 points

That plan sounds remarkably familiar.

What defines your clubs play style? by ozzindalein AFL

[–]rumckle 2 points3 points

What!? You mean there's more than two quarters?

Ridley Scott's Halo: Nightfall - First Look by kastroescobarin television

[–]rumckle 0 points1 point

Which was also mangled by the studio.

It's the /r/sydney random discussion thread [25/07/2014] by randomthreddishin sydney

[–]rumckle 1 point2 points

Aww man, i was just taking to our sys admin, and totally forgot it was sys admin day.

Not your average Joe: Excerpts from the Hockey biography. Hockey complained to Rupert Murdoch that the Australian wasn’t praising his 2012 'End of the age of entitlement' speech by 1337Bolshevikin australia

[–]rumckle 4 points5 points

Really? Morrison? Maybe it's because I'm a bleeding heart lefty, who hangs out with other bleeding heart lefties, but it seems Morrison is one of the most hated of the cabinet ministers. And the media doesn't seem to be happy with his refusal to comment on anything.

What's the history of the half-shaved head hairstyle in the punk scene? by psychwardpuzzlesin AskHistorians

[–]rumckle 5 points6 points

maybe a bit skater looking but definitely not punk.

There is a bit of a crossover in the scenes, due to the popularity of Skate Punk in the 90s. Plus the similar non-comformist, "fuck the man" ideals.

TIL that Snoop Dogg once tried to rent the entire country of Liechtenstein for a video shoot, and the main reason they said no is because he didn't give them enough notice. by triopricein todayilearned

[–]rumckle 0 points1 point

I think of Snoop as shameless, but in a good way. As in if he wants to do something he isn't going to worry about what the public think of him. (Though that probably isn't too hard if you make every decision while blazed.)

Exchange Student here, What to do? by yesragretsin sydney

[–]rumckle 0 points1 point

Also the Sol LeWitt exhibition is still around for one more week, and it is pretty great.

It's the /r/sydney random discussion thread [23/07/2014] by randomthreddishin sydney

[–]rumckle 4 points5 points

Mogwai said in their AMA that they're going to come to Australia soon. This makes me happy :D

Teenagers of Reddit, what is something you want to ask adults of Reddit? by Flyfishing94in AskReddit

[–]rumckle 2 points3 points

Maybe, maybe not. Regardless, you can buy alcohol.

Local university students, what's your impression of Chinese overseas students here? by Da_Piano_Smasherin sydney

[–]rumckle 0 points1 point

I didn't notice that at uni, but then again I went to uni in Wollongong, so most of the students are from smaller cities/towns where the Chinese/Asian communities are smaller than in Sydney.

It's the /r/sydney random discussion thread [22/07/2014] by randomthreddishin sydney

[–]rumckle 2 points3 points

That's understandable.
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