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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 7 months ago (18 children)

What's something that's popular but you've never done?

I've never been in an uber.

I've never eaten quinoa or at least I don't think I have. I've certainly never cooked it.

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I've never had a manicure or pedicure

Never been overseas.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Same same same. Nail salons smell.

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[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 6 points 7 months ago (6 children)
[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Fans buy memberships and go to every game even interstate ones. They're the people I keep away from only because they're still talking about the game on Wednesday.

Going to the MCG to watch a footy game is one of the most unique sounds to Melbourne. The roar of the crowd is indescribable.

[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I've been to a few "fuck the man" union strike events there, no footy but.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] dumblederp@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago

Barnsey and all.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Going to the MCG to watch a footy game is one of the most unique sounds to Melbourne. The roar of the crowd is indescribable

Best sporting experience I have ever had.

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Never worn Ugg boots

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Quinoa is delicious (and will clean you out!) alas Boyo dislikes it.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I definitely need to cook it myself.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago

I used to get a preflavoured lime one from the β€˜health’ bit of the supermarket. Haven’t seen in a while though.

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[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago

Had a partner πŸ’€

spoilerJust kidding but the opportunity was too good to pass up

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I have never : had food and/or shopping delivered. Been in an Uber or similar. Watched Game of Thrones. Watched LOTR. Subscribed to a streaming service. Subscribed to or used Facebook/Tiktok/Twitter or whatever it's calling itself now. Driven a non-manual motor vehicle. Had a manicure/pedicure. Dyed my hair. Gotten a tattoo. Used a face mask. Read manga. Used a scooter. Used a skateboard. Worn a hat backwards.
And it's been 40+ years since I last owned a television or wore makeup.
I think I've failed the pop culture exam.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I've dyed my hair and I've used a face mask. I've driven my husband's auto once to the shops and it felt odd because I didn't know what to do with my left hand. Everything else on your list I agree with.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Agreed about autos. It feels super weird not having to shift. Not an issue on a highway, but around town I stomp the floor and grab air left. Even worse if the indicator switch is on the other side.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago

Yes. You put your hand down on the gear stick and go no, put your hand back on the wheel, hear the motor revs so you put hand back down on the gear stick. It ends up a weird little game while your foot's trying to find an imaginary pedal.

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Use the left hand to hold the stubby

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Tried bubble tea

Subscribed to Netflicks

Had a manicure

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I've tried bubble tea from a can. It tasted like creaming soda with lumps. Not really my thing.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (4 children)

If it’s anything like those Japanese jelly fruit lollies I would hate it.

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[–] bull@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I just read through everyone's list and the only one which I haven't done is get a tattoo.

To add my own.. and I'm not sure if this falls under "popular" but I've never broken a bone. Never gotten anybody pregnant/had any kids. Never sky dived/bungee jumped. Never drank more than a sip of red wine. Never tried meth or heroin. Never killed anybody. Never been to Japan. Oh actually there's one.. I've never punched anybody in the face.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago

I don’t think killing somebody is popular, no matter how much the phase is overused

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[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Ordered uber eats or similar. I'd rather go pick it up than pay for someone to drive it over.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This is something that should work but doesn't. I'd punch somebody if I had to wait 40 minutes for a meal.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I prefer that my food is handled by the minimum amount of people before it gets to me. Also I'm not interested in supporting such an exploiting business model.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

My theory on delivery drivers is that they might get paid shit wages but their families are eating well.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

If their families are eating well, that means the customers are not.

Something doesn't jive in that equation.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

When I hear that the food has been picked up by a driver but then never delivered. The customer then gets their money back. Someone gets that meal.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago

I’ve found wrong deliveries on the doorstep when I leave in the morning several times. Straight to the bin. 12 hour old Maccas chips do not appeal.

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[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Never been in an Uber. Never got menulog/ uber eats. Haven't seen Game of Thrones.

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[–] Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I've never been swimming before.

[–] Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

This is a project for summer 2024/5. You owe this to yourself. Being able to go for a dip in the ocean and/or river (clean) is just lovely when you can do so safely. Swim lessons available at most council run baths/pools at very low cost. There's no need to be all super competitive (unless you want to), but basic water safety is something EVERYONE should know. Swimming is great for fitness too and doesn't crap out one's joints or back or feet.
I really miss the days of the Herald/Sun Learn to Swim campaign - it was a huge factor in public safety round water. As the recent spate of drownings over the last 2 years has shown. I still have my framed certificate from that program.

I've really wanted to for aaaaages, just always put it off for some reason or another. I think mostly due to embarrassment.

Fuck it. I'll give it a proper go this year.

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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You've never been in a pool or an ocean or just never learnt to swim?

Nothing wrong with that. They have adult swim lessons if you're interested. They are more common than you think.

[–] Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I've waded into the ocean to about knee height and same with pools.

I'm thinking when finances calm down a bit this year I'll have a go at some lessons.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago

That's a good idea.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This one is amazing! Does this mean you didn't grow up in Australia? Because I can't fathom getting through childhood here without swimming. Even in Melbourne.

[–] Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I grew up here but my father was a lunatic so I wasn't allowed to do anything growing up that wasn't study. No friends till high school, no swimming, no school camp.

Took a long time to get over it.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Then what did you do while your class was in swimming lessons? That's some next-level stuff to take your kid out of a class teaching an essential life skills. I didn't even realise it was possible to opt-out of school swimming lessons.

[–] Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I had to sit by the side of the pool and watch. It certainly looked fun (sad lol)

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[–] Nath@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Wow - from going through these replies, I've done just about everything. The only popular ones so far that I haven't done is any drugs, skydive (would love to, though) and gotten a tattoo. I think @bull has got a warped perspective of what's popular (No, I haven't killed anyone).

Ooh! I have one! I haven't been to Europe! I want to go some day, though.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I reckon you could combined all these into one interesting holiday.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago

Get a tattoo of that time I skydived over Paris and landed on some hapless person in the street, killing them?

It sounds like I'd be in for a very boring, loooooong holiday after that exciting couple of minutes.

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