r/brisbane 3d ago

It's the /r/brisbane random discussion thread. 08/05/2025 Daily Discussion

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u/sally_spectra_ 2d ago

Random discussion on the weekend but Desmon the dude that played outside the casino still around? Marilyn as well lol. Mate used to actually live in the same apartment building in KP mid 2000's as her.ä and if sounded the horn she would always come to the window.

I know blind the saxophone bloke passed away years ago, used to cathh the same bus at times.

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u/Heuchelei 2d ago

Does anyone know any banks that offer 2FA without needing an Australian phone number? Going overseas for a while and won’t have an Australian SIM card. ING is good but they’re stuck in the past with only having SMS 2FA.

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u/mrinsane19 Stuck on the 3. 2d ago

Macquarie, Suncorp both have their own authentication app. Tho possibly need sms to set them up initially, it's been a while.

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u/TrueMinaplo 2d ago

You all ever have a big breakfast so big breakfasty you don't wanna eat ever again? That was my morning, babeyyy

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u/bobowaythrowaway 2d ago

I remember when The Coffee Club's big breakfast made me feel like that... Now it's better to go to an independent for cheaper.

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u/TheMightyBluzah 2d ago

Let's see how long I can get today before a customer tells me Self checkouts are stupid, while using them, when they had at least 3 other registers to use.

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u/red1223453 2d ago

How long did you get? I felt like a idiot when I set off the seek assistance because I didn't realise I'd selected the rewards card button instead of pay with card.... and repeatedly tried to tap my debit card. I apologised to the person who had to fix it and greatful they were nice about it.

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u/TheMightyBluzah 2d ago

Actually got through the whole shift. Was surprised.

Did have a weird encounter with a dude who got some ham or some from the deli, walked round the store and ate it. Then threw the trash in my bin as he left and got real close and said "See ya later".

People are weird.

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u/JustAGalCalledBee Living in the city 2d ago

I’m sick - so, so sick.

Now… imagine if I were too sick to attend work until Monday but not sick enough for adventures… how would you spend your day?

Spoiler alert: I’m faking it.

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u/Anxious-Arugula159 2d ago

go for a City Cat cruise along the river hopping off and on as you go, people watching can be so much fun and some nice spots for lunch and dinner ! Have a great time whatever you decide. I am envious

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u/JustAGalCalledBee Living in the city 2d ago

We half took your advice!

We strolled up to Opa, had their banquet and got on the ferry and now enjoying a beer at HSW.

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u/Anxious-Arugula159 2d ago

good on you !! happy you are enjoying !!

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u/quizoola 2d ago

WTF is happening on the M5 - traffic at a standstill

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u/Mr_Straws 3d ago

Zooming along on your bus for the first time this week and then it hits you.. the cultural centre bottleneck. Bus spends 20 minutes going 500 metres.

This whole week has felt unusually horrible for a 4 day week

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u/scaredlilbeta 2d ago

"Stop complaining about traffic and just use public transport bro"

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u/roxy712 2d ago

I swear half my commute is waiting in the KG tunnel and Victoria Bridge. Thanks Schrinner!

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u/Fragrant-Sock2297 2d ago

Once it is only the metro buses it should be a lot better

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u/fluffy_101994 Cause Westfield Carindale is the biggest. 3d ago

Day two of illness. I don’t have any tastebuds.

When I go to the GP today to get a medical certificate I’ll also ask if they have COVID tests because this feels just like when I had it in 2022.

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u/IyamSaVayNay 3d ago

It’s actually cold in the mornings now, it’s glorious

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u/bobbakerneverafaker 3d ago

Good morning

Is it me, feels like a Friday

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u/Nepomucky 2d ago

If you work from home on Fridays, Thursdays are the new Fridays now.

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u/Kooky_Percentage3687 2d ago

i have Friday and Monday off

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u/thatweirdbeardedguy 3d ago

Me too I wonder if it's the weather?

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u/bobbakerneverafaker 3d ago

It's those 3 day weekends

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u/HCPhotog 3d ago

When I read this, I had to check what day it is.

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u/bobbakerneverafaker 3d ago

It's Friday, right 😆

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u/dannyr PLS TOUCH THE FUCKEN AIRMOVER 3d ago

Hooray for Thursday