Which brings up another very interesting question: Does the traffic light change if the button isn’t pushed? I know that on a number of occasions I’ve seen traffic stopped and no one crossing the intersection; did someone push the button and run away, or is that button there simply for the sheer pleasure of mashing it when you’re in a hurry?
So next time you come to an intersection, don’t abuse the traffic light pole – give it a friendly nudge and save your neighbour a headache.
Posted by Jessica Shute.
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As the cold weather approaches, it is becoming increasingly evident that some people choose to stay warm in such a peculiar manner. Rather than wearing jeans and a jacket like normal individuals, I’ve noticed a phenomenon amongst tweens that is based on mini skirts, singlet tops, ugg boots and scarves. Regardless of the fact that one should never be seen wearing ugg boots in public (a crucial rookie error I’m choosing to ignore for the moment), this bizarre outfit is devoid of any sense whatsoever.
Apparently it’s okay to get frostbite as long as it doesn’t affect your feet, neck, chest and nether regions. Or, are people simply dressing for the wavering climate we find ourselves in during Autumn and Spring? I must admit, its pretty annoying waking up in the freezing cold and layering up before leaving the house, only to find that the sun has come out by the time you get to uni and you’re left averaging an internal body temperature of about 63 degrees all day. However, the logic of an outfit that just barely covers your decency doesn’t seem to exist. Does wearing a mini skirt and singlet top with ugg boots and a scarf really cancel out the 8 degree wind chill and the 28 degree sun heat to achieve a rather pleasant personal weather forecast of 22.5 degrees? I don’t think so…
Posted by Jessica Di Blasio.
Image source: http://prprep.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/uggboots.jpg
I am sure everyone can understand me when I say not everybody has the same taste in music, just because we are all sitting on the same bus, or the same carriage on a train does not make as universally the same person.
So I am sure most of you can understand how annoying it is when the person sitting next to you, behind you or even three rows away is inconsiderate enough to decide to not plug in their headphones when they are listening to their music.
No you are not "cool" if you have the current chart topping hit blaring out of your pocket, if anything the government should introduce a law banning people from playing music in public places!
I know I may sound harsh but when your on the train trying to enjoy the trip by reading your favorite novel, or by listening to your own music, or even by just enjoying the view it makes you want to get up snatch their MP3 player and throw it out the window!!!!
So next time you are on a train, bus, ferry or just walking down the street think about how other people feel. Not everyone wants to listen to Britney Spears or Justin Bieber so put some headphones in and listen to it yourself!!
Posted By Bianca Vitale.
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There have been a litany of times when I have pulled up next to someone at a red light when, glancing over, I get instantly disgusted AND distracted by people who seem to think that being in your car means that you are invisible. News flash: tinted windows are still see through! A simple scratch is fair enough, but digging for gold in your nostril is probably not something you'd want to display publicly.
Furthermore, this phenomenon brings about the question of disposal. Honestly, if you're not using a tissue in the first place then chances are you don't have one within your immediate vicinity. So, where does the snot go? I can only imagine the places people must wipe their hands, places that perhaps you may sit in your friends' car. Maybe you might want to think twice before eating the innocent McDonald’s chip that fell onto your seat.
