Many argue that Australia doesn’t really have a culture of its own. We’d argue that it does; just some aspects of Australian culture overlap with other countries’ cultures (namely the UK and America).

Of course, some aspects of Aussie culture are great. We’ve got incredible (but admittedly weird) food – Vegemite, Tim Tams, Sausage Sizzles, Fairy Bread, I really could go on – and a very laidback outlook on life.

But a recent Reddit thread has highlighted quite a few shocking aspects of our culture that are actually quite eye-opening. The thread simply asked Reddit users what they thought the worst aspects of Australian culture were and the two most common answers were ‘gambling’ and binge drinking.

“I’d say the gambling and binge drinking.”

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Of course, those who pointed to gambling aren’t wrong. According to In The Black, Australians lose AU$24.9 billion to gambling per year and are some of the heaviest gamblers in the world.

A staggering 170,000 Aussies suffer from a gambling addiction – which can cause serious financial and social problems as well as psychological and physical health issues. Similarly, binge drinking can be extremely harmful to one’s health and yet, the Australian Bureau of Statistics found that from 2020 to 2021, one in four Australian adults exceeded the Australian Adult Alcohol Guideline.

“I’m so tired of my binge drinking problem just being regarded by my friends as ‘normal for my age’. I don’t think it is and I wish they would respect my decision to stop drinking.”

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But there are other issues too. One Reddit user wrote, “The ‘she’ll be right mate’ attitude permeates through our culture to such an insane degree that if we see anyone looking to complain or campaign for change that we’ll inadvertently call them whingers.”

Another user pointed out that Australians need to stop being so “obsessed” with buying houses.

“Our fetish for buying houses. We are obsessed with it, all people talk about is when are they going to buy a house. ​​People that don’t have one drive themselves into misery wishing they have what someone else has and lamenting they are ‘behind’, expecting that if they do buy a house they will suddenly be the happiest person in the world.”

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Of course, every country in the world has both good and bad cultural aspects. We all have to learn to be better. Speaking of learning, – and on a lighter note – the funniest comment goes to Reddit user WillyWompas, who wrote, “As an American, this thread makes me sad. (Obi-Wan voice) You were supposed to learn from our idiocy, not join it!” Indeed.

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A ‘floating’ new business class design is in the works. It aims to make a single-aisle jet experience feel more like a double aisle jet experience (i.e. feel more spacious), with seats and tables sticking out of the wall, making them appear to be ‘floating.’

The latest business class design will make your heart (and legs) hover. It’s called ‘Elevate,’ and it aims to make flying in a single-aisle jet feel as spacious and luxurious as flying in a double aisle jet. The timing of this design is no coincidence, as many airlines have, in recent years, struggled to fill double aisle jets on certain routes, and are now turning away from Boeing 747s and Airbus A330s (and A380s) in favour of single aisle jets (on many routes, even long haul – something very unusual in the past).

Single-aisle aircraft have become a profitable alternative because of their enhanced fuel efficiency and lower passenger capacity, two factors that allow carriers to operate lower-demand city routes while still making money.

Though there is no guarantee Elevate will actually get adopted (it’s still just a design at this stage), the concept comes from a guy who knows his stuff – Anthony Harcup. Harcup is Senior Director of Airline Experience at Teague, and he was behind the Etihad’s renowned ‘The Residence.’

Not only that but Elevate has already got some critical acclaim. Elevate topped the ‘Cabin Concepts’ category at the Crystal Cabin Awards in Hamburg in June, and would appear the perfect choice to implement on a narrowbody jet like an Airbus A321neo or a Boeing 737 MAX.

How does it work, exactly? Elevate features “floating” seats and tables, which are fixed to the side of the plane using NORDAM’s patented “Nbrace” attachment (Teague partnered with NORDAM to create this design).

The sidewall connectivity is an industry first. The design makes for a lighter product (no legs), and creates more space (meaning you can have a bigger bed, more living space and more storage).

The design also sees TVs attached to the cabin walls. The whole thing gives airlines more wiggle room to experiment with different seat angles and pitches.

On Teague’s website, Harcup writes: “The pairing of fixed, full-height slatted screens with the reverse herringbone seat-layout allowed us to create a premium level of privacy and enabled a fixed monitor location.”

“By looking at the cabin in its entirety we were able to take a different approach, integrating PSUs and overhead bins into the seat environment, creating a physical ‘cocoon’ for the passenger, and developing a sense of ownership over the entire space.”

He added: “From an airline’s operational perspective, the additional fixing points allow for greater integrity and strength, further lightening the seats themselves bringing back the cost efficiencies that airlines expect. By reimagining these cabins from the ground up–literally–it’s possible to create cross-fleet consistency, help meet sustainability targets and reduce maintenance and engineering costs.”

Fingers crossed this design makes its way to a plane near us soon. We’re intrigued.

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Tudor is the master of high-end tool watches – and in the depths of winter here in the Southern Hemisphere, they’ve revived an iconic model range with a seriously cool history.

Tudor just continues to go from strength to strength in 2022. Just months after the release of the Tudor Black Bay Pro at Watches & Wonders Geneva – the standout release from the show, if you ask me – Tudor has doubled down and revived one of their most popular watches: the Tudor Ranger, which was previously discontinued in 2020.

The release coincides with the 70th anniversary of the British North Greenland Expedition, a two-year scientific mission studying ice sheets in the isolated Arctic country. Members of the expedition wore the then-brand-new Tudor Oyster Prince model, the Swiss watchmaker’s first timepiece that was both automatic and waterproof.

While the scientists conducted in-depth glaciological and seismic surveys at several sites, they also gathered performance data for their watches on behalf of Tudor. These watches, which were exposed to temperatures as low as -66°C as well as plenty of wear and tear, performed perfectly. It’s these tough Tudors from the 50s that have inspired the new Tudor Ranger.

So, to the specs: the new Tudor Ranger has seen its case size reduced from 41mm to 39mm, and it’s now blessed with Tudor’s impeccable COSC-certified MT5402 movement, which boasts a 70hr power reserve and 100m of water-resistance.

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Anyone familiar with the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight will find its 39mm diameter and 12mm thickness rather familiar, and it makes for a highly comfortable watch on the wrist. It’s light, but with just enough weight to remind you you’re wearing a proper tool watch.

With prices starting at AU$3,730 on a NATO-style jacquard fabric strap or a hybrid rubber/textile strap (the same strap design as the Black Bay Pro) or AU$4,150 on a tapered metal bracelet, it’s now the most affordable Tudor with an in-house calibre.

Speaking of the bracelet, it’s a real highlight. Not only does it feature Tudor’s great new ‘T-fit’ rapid-adjustment clasp (perfect for quickly lengthening or shortening your bracelet’s length on the fly) but it doesn’t have the faux-riveted end links some of the Black Bay bracelets have – a divisive design feature. It’s very Rolex-esque in its design, actually.

Indeed, the Tudor Ranger resembles the Rolex Explorer I in its design, but that’s by no means a bad thing. On the contrary: it’s an Explorer with a more retro look, more strap options and a much sharper price point.

It’s its looks that have drawn us in. The grained matte black dial and beige applied numerals really give it that vintage tool watch feel. We love the burgundy-tipped shovel-shaped second hand, too. Yet it’s not completely retro: its crystal is domed, yes, but very subtly, so it’s not too chunky. The steel case features multiple different types of brushing, with the sunburst brushing on the slim bezel a particular highlight.

In short, Tudor has done it again. It’s a watch that ticks all the boxes: quality, aesthetics, versatility, price… More than that, it’s a watch with a fine history all of its own that makes it stand out from its big sister brand Rolex, but with just the right amount of family resemblance.

Check out the new Tudor Ranger at Tudor’s online boutique here.

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With Nick Kygrios now in the finals of Wimbledon – the first Australian man to make the Wimbledon singles final since Mark Philippoussis achieved the feat in 2003 – we thought we’d run through the reasons why we think he’s Australia’s equivalent to Ireland’s Conor McGregor…

Nick Kyrgios has shaken the tennis world since turning pro in 2013. His behaviour both on and off the court has made headlines and caused controversy, with the star rarely willing to let others’ opinions stultify his actions (even when it probably wouldn’t hurt).

Bringing attitude and entertainment rarely seen in tennis before, it’s not hard to see Nick Kyrgios as an Aussie version of infamous Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor (despite their large height difference). McGregor’s own career has been littered with controversies, has long been considered the “bad boy” of the sport, and shares a few other similarities with ‘King’ Kyrgios (both owning eyesore ‘lime green’ cars, for one).

While they can both be seen as cocky (McGregor more so), their skills in their sports are undeniable and have put fans of tennis and UFC in a tough spot, forcing them to breathe a breath of fresh air and accept the new kids on the block. However, their antics have also been seen as disrespectful and flippant (maybe too much excitement for tennis fans?), no matter how many new eyes they might bring to their sports.

Both have pretty boisterous personalities, rarely seeming to worry about customs or expectations of them, instead choosing to play the game their own way. Conor’s run in the UFC from 2014-2018 was undoubtedly one of the most entertaining the sport has seen, and while Kyrgios hasn’t (yet) seen the same highs as McGregor, his hot-temper can definitely draw some comparisons to the former featherweight and lightweight belt holder.

Whether you love or hate Kyrgios, it’s hard to deny he’s entertaining. Despite his growing infamous reputation, he seems to be in the media more than any other tennis player (maybe any other sports star sometimes). Kyrgios’s incidents, while less than tennis-like, have given the media something to talk about but also grown his name more than simply playing could.

From accusations of tanking (deliberately not playing to full ability), insulting Stan Wawrinka at the 2015 Rogers Cup (telling him “Kokkinakis banged your girlfriend. Sorry to tell you that, mate”), copping a $17,500 fine for “miming masturbation with his water bottle”, further fines for ‘unsportsmanlike’ behaviour like spitting on the court and most recently for wearing red Jordan shoes and cap at Wimbledon, he’s definitely earnt his reputation (and more fines for his on-court behaviour than any other player in ATP history).

McGregor has seen a similar career littered with incidents (albeit much more physical than Kyrgios’s), including attacking the bus of his competitor Khabib Nurmagomedov, punching Khabib’s cousin post-fight at UFC229, an assault charge after hitting a man who refused a shot of his whisky, and attempting to punch Machine Gun Kelly at the MTV Video Music (fair enough), as well as a constant barrage of shit-talking against competitors (sometimes seen as taken over the line).

Incidents like these have played an almost essential role in their careers, giving them a constant place in the limelight and taking their profiles to the next level. But they’ve also made for some interesting love-hate relationships with the public and media. Despite showing their skills, their antics off the court and out of the octagon have ruffled feathers. Many previous players/fighters, fans and media personalities have had a lot to say about both of them – often happy to sing them praise when they’re up and winning but willing to tear them down as soon as they show any backsteps.

Maybe the most significant difference between them is their response to these relationships. Where McGregor feeds off the buzz and seems to enjoy being talked about as much as possible, Kyrgios definitely has some issues with the media and how he’s represented in it, often butting heads with reporters in post-game press conferences.

While this isn’t to say Kyrgios doesn’t enjoy being talked about, it seems the star sees himself as having been at times mistreated and as having unrealistic expectations about his demeanour forced on him. McGregor hasn’t had to worry about this as much, maybe due to the difference in expectations between tennis players and UFC fighters, or perhaps he’s simply risen above it and takes little notice of what others are saying now that he’s worth $200 million.

Agree or disagree, the comparison is hardly an insult as both are ultimate, in the eyes of many (rightly or wrongly) judged on how well they perform on the court (or in the Octagon), more so than what they do off it.

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Depression is a mental health condition that majorly affects your everyday life. Everything from how you feel or think, to how you handle any daily activities, whether they be at work or at home, can change drastically if you are depressed.

Classic signs you might be depressed include feeling sad, easily irritable, empty or you might find you’ve lost all interest in something you once loved. Depression is separated from simply feeling ‘down’, as to be diagnosed with depression you need to experience your symptoms on a constant basis for at least two weeks.

Depression isn’t linked to either gender specifically (although it’s been found that women are more likely to experience it) but depression is closely linked to the high rate of male suicide in Australia, with 1 in 3 male suicides being linked to signs of depression.

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It’s a very real and very serious issue for Australian men, so noticing the signs early and seeking help are vital. We’re well aware, of course, that the notion of men opening up and talking about their feelings is something that doesn’t come easy.

What are the signs of depression in men?

Depression in men can show up in many forms, but will most commonly affect how you either feel, think or behave. There can also be physical symptoms of male depression, and they could well be ones you overlook, thinking them to be short-term health problems.

Signs of depression in men can include the following:

Feelings

• Sad or empty
• Helpless
• Hopeless
• Irritable
• Angry
• Overwhelmed
• Indecisive

Thinking

• Negative thoughts
• Thinking you’re not good enough
• Life isn’t enjoyable
• People will be better off without you
• Life isn’t worth living

Behaviour

• Not wanting to socialise with anyone
• Not wanting to participate in activities that you would normally enjoy
• Turning to drugs or alcohol on a regular basis 
• Reckless behaviour
• Lacking concentration

Physical Symptoms

• Lack of appetite
• Loss of sex drive or performance
• Regular headaches
• Feeling unwell 
• Difficulty sleeping
• Muscle pain

It’s not uncommon for men to experience these signs and symptoms of depression throughout their life, but if they go away, then you might not be depressed and just simply feeling down. However, if any of these signs don’t go away, then you may be experiencing depression.

Causes of depression in men

Depression in men can be due to a wide range of factors and causes, but there are some common causes that have been identified, and which could help you to determine if you’re at risk of experiencing depression. Causes of male depression usually stem from challenging life events, such as losing a job, getting divorced or experiencing a death in your family.

You may also experience heightened stress at work or receive physical or emotional abuse from someone, either in your past or your present, both of which can be leading causes of depression. Regular use of drugs or alcohol have also been linked to an increased risk in depression in men, especially if you rely on them too much to function throughout the day.

Depression has also been found to be hereditary, with men being found to have around a 29 percent chance of inheriting depression via genetics.

Hollywood actor Jim Carrey has previously spoken about his experiences of depression, and he explains it in a way that makes it incredibly easy to digest.

“People talk about depression all the time. The difference between depression and sadness is sadness is just from happenstance — whatever happened or didn’t happen for you, or grief, or whatever it”

“depression is your body saying f*ck you, I don’t want to be this character anymore, I don’t want to hold up this avatar that you’ve created in the world. It’s too much for me.”

“You should think of the word ‘depressed’ as ‘deep rest.’ Your body needs to be depressed. It needs deep rest from the character that you’ve been trying to play.”

How common is depression in men?

Depression has been found to affect 1 in 8 men during their lifetime, which can put these men at greater risk of suicide. 7 Australian men die by suicide every day.

When to seek help

If you experience any of the symptoms listed above for two weeks or more, on a daily basis, then you should seek help and speak to your doctor. Your doctor will be trained to assess you to determine if you are experiencing depression and can prescribe either medication or a treatment plan to help you cure your symptoms.

This treatment plan may suggest speaking to a psychologist, psychiatrist or another trained therapist to help you overcome any negative thoughts you may be having.

It’s incredibly important for men to speak with close friends and family the moment they start to feel down or “not good enough.” On the flip side, if you notice symptoms of depression in your friends, it’s important that you approach them to try and get them talking. This is a message the mental health charity R U OK? wants to get across, encouraging everyone to ask their friends and family “are you ok?” on a regular basis.

How to help a man with depression

The best to help any men you know if your life that might be experiencing depression is to simply talk to them. It’s no secret that men in particular struggle to open up to others, and to do so won’t be seen as ‘masculine behaviour.’

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A great way of explaining how talking to someone can help them, is to compare it with physical trauma. When we’re physically hurt, we seek help from a doctor, surgeon or some other health professional. So why should emotional trauma be any different? If we experience emotional trauma, we need to seek emotional help.

How to treat male depression

Depression in men can be treated in a number of ways, but the most common are through medication, psychological help or brain stimulation therapy. Only your doctor can prescribe medication, but they may suggest you seek psychological help depending on your symptoms and how serious your depression is.

Of course, if you notice yourself that you’re experiencing depression or at risk of experiencing depression, you can seek psychological help yourself.

Medication

Medication for depression is called antidepressants. As Medical News Today says, “they work by correcting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.”

There is just one single antidepressant medication, but there are in fact various types. Antidepressants aren’t just prescribed to treat depression, but can also be prescribed to treat anxiety, chronic pain, ADHD and OCD.

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) – SSRIs are the most common antidepressant prescribed to help treat depression.
• Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) – MAOIs only tend to be prescribed if SSRIs don’t have any effect.
• Noradrenaline and specific serotoninergic antidepressants (NaSSAs)

As with any drug, the antidepressants listed above can come with side effects. Your doctor will explain all of these to you when prescribing you medication, and indicate the chances of you experiencing them.

Psychological treatment

Psychological treatment for depression can come in various forms, but will most commonly be one of the following:

• Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) – this works on the basis that your thoughts affect how you feel or behave. You talk with a therapist to come up solutions to change your way of thinking to turn negative thoughts, into positive ones.
• Psychotherapy 
• Counselling – more of a short-term method to help with depression and other mental health issues. A counsellor provides an open space for you to talk about anything and everything. A counsellor is different to a psychologist in that the latter will work to get to the root cause of any problems to properly treat them.

Resources for Australian men

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If you think, or you know you are currently suffering from depression, or if you think you might be at risk, there are plenty of resources Australian men can turn to to seek further help. These include:

• Beyond Blue: An Australian mental health charity that has been helping Australians with depression, anxiety and suicide for over 20 years. Beyond Blue provides anyone and everyone with all the information and support they need, regardless of whether they’re mentally ok and want to keep things that way, if they’re in urgent need of help, or if they want to help provide support to others. 
• QLife: QLife provides support to anyone who identifies as LGBTIQA+. Support isn’t reserved solely for anyone experiencing depression, but wanting to talk to someone about anything related to sexuality, identity, gender, body or relationships. Support is free and delivered by trained professionals. 
• MoodGym: MoodGym offers a free online CBT program. You can use the online tool to first determine if you require any further help, and if you do, you will be given a structured program to follow to help overcome any issues.

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The fourth Thor film, Thor: Love and Thunder, wasn’t anywhere near as good as I thought it was going to be.

First of all, Thor: Love and Thunder just feels like a rehash of Thor: Ragnarok – one of the best films in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – but without the same charm. The fourth Thor, while visually stunning and humorous like Ragnarok, just doesn’t have an as-interesting plot or any significant character development like the third Thor film did.

At times, it felt like Thor: Love and Thunder wasn’t sure whether it wanted to be a rom-com or a horror; as it has elements of both genres. And sure, some films like Warm Bodies or Shaun of the Dead are hybrid horror-rom-coms and are extremely enjoyable. Unfortunately, the rom-com and horror elements present in Thor: Love and Thunder just don’t mesh well together and are distractingly jarring.

To be completely honest, I left the theatre feeling extremely shocked that I didn’t love Thor: Love and Thunder. And I think it’s because every other project that Taika Waititi – writer and director of Thor: Love and Thunder – has been involved with (like Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit and Our Flag Meets Death) has been exceptional. But I think he’s slightly (and sadly) missed the mark with Thor: Love and Thunder.

I will say, hands down, Christian Bale was the best thing about Thor: Love and Thunder. His performance as the film’s villain, Gorr the God Butcher is phenomenal. But sadly, I don’t think he got enough screen time.

To digress slightly, I think the character was slightly wasted; in the comics, Gorr the God Butcher spent over a thousand years slaying gods and amassing a dark army and I think it’s a shame that Gorr’s appearance in the MCU wasn’t more drawn out or teased like Thanos’ was over the first 18 MCU films before he turned up as a big bad in Avengers: Infinity War.

In fact, I honestly thought Moon Knight would’ve had an end-credit scene depicting one or two dead Egyptian gods, teasing Gorr’s debut in the MCU and was slightly disappointed when it didn’t. Anyway, back to Thor: Love and Thunder…

Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, as Thor Odinson and Jane Foster respectively, have undeniable chemistry and it was nice to see the two together onscreen again. However, Hemsworth is extremely skilled at comedy while Portman is not.

And as one of the best things about Thor: Ragnarok was the comedic ribbing between Hemsworth’s Thor and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, the comedic moments between Thor and Jane in Thor: Love and Thunder pale in comparison and ultimately, make Loki’s absence very noticeable.

Tessa Thompson gave an exceptional performance as Valkyrie but she really doesn’t get to do much in Thor: Love and Thunder aside from a few combat scenes and the occasional sarcastic quip. It was honestly a shame that Thompson wasn’t given the chance to develop the character further.

With all this being said, overall Thor: Love and Thunder is enjoyable. It is funny, features some fantastic action scenes & great performances and has breathtaking cinematography & a fun score/soundtrack (who doesn’t love Sweet Child O’ Mine?!).

I think the major downfall of Thor: Love and Thunder is its sub-par semi-predictable plot that lacks substance. And because the MCU has exponentially grown since its inception in 2008, and has some films and tv shows of an extremely high calibre under its belt, Thor: Love and Thunder just falls a little flat.

Thor: Love and Thunder is still definitely worth seeing – especially if you’re a Marvel fiend like me – as it is good; it’s just not great. As for a score, Thor: Love and Thunder is a solid 5 or 6/10.

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Parking a $50 million superyacht should be a doddle. Especially with all that fancy technology. But human skill is still needed, a video out of Monaco recently showed.

If the thought of reverse parallel parking into a car space in front of a crowded cafe fills you with dread, don’t buy a superyacht. Why do we say that? Check out the following video.

The video, posted by Instagram user mygenemachine, shows captain Chief Officer Tom expertly pulling into Monaco with an Amels 180 yacht (right next to another Amels 180 yacht). A quick Google search shows Amels 180 yachts go for prices from 35,000,000 euros to 42,000,000 euros (i.e. in the AU $50 million + range).

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In the video, Chief Officer Tom can be seen backing into his spot at the port, by the looks of things with the help (or at least the added security) of a little zodiac zipping around in the background (perhaps feeding him information). Buoys can also be seen on the side of the other yacht, for added protection, we presume.

The yacht gets parked successfully, in the end. That didn’t stop many Instagram commenters from wondering about all the possible ways parking a superyacht could go wrong. One asked: “Seems difficult since he can’t see the entire other side of the boat?!”

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mygenemachine replied: “There’s a crew member on the stern calling distances to him on the radio.”

Another asked about the pressure of parking a superyacht: “Would he feel an extra layer of pressure/nervousness with eyes watching from yacht he’s pulling up to? Or does that feeling go away after time?” @mygenemachine said for Tom it was no big deal: “Not at all! Tom loves the attention.”

Others simply chimed in with the first thoughts that came to mind: “The saying ‘hold my beer’ comes to mind.”

“Well done mate … nothing feels better than landing clean on fenders.”

“Good job….making it look easy!!” another said.

Others pointed out there are much tougher moves to wrangle: “Would be interesting to see him dock between TWO yachts!” one said. “Open side is like docking at a bulkhead.”

We’ll leave that one for next time.

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Post Malone has revealed that he writes his music when he’s on the toilet.

Post Malone is one of the best-selling artists of our time. Plus, his music is critically acclaimed too; the rapper/singer/songwriter has been nominated for six Grammys including two nominations for the prestigious Album of the Year Grammy, first in 2019 for Beerbongs & Bentleys and then again in 2021 for Hollywood’s Bleeding. Seriously speaking: his music’s good.

But as it turns out, it gets written in a ‘shit’ place. That’s right: Malone doesn’t write most of his music in a studio or in his living room like most other artists do. No, Malone writes his music in the bathroom; more specifically, while he’s on the toilet.

On a recent episode of The Howard Stern Show, Malone discussed that he enjoyed playing the game Apex Legends and Stern asked, “I imagine when you’re playing Apex Legends, sh*t comes to you, right? Like, all of a sudden you’ll start hearing music in your head?”

Malone interjected and said,

“Nah, sh*t literally comes to me because I write all my songs on the can.”

Post Malone

WATCH: Post Malone talks about writing music while on the toilet.

Stern was obviously fascinated, and asked which songs Malone’s written while “sh*tting”. Malone corrected himself and clarified that he doesn’t write all of his songs on the toilet, but he does write a fair few of them while doing his business…

“I’d say about thirty per cent of all my albums have been written on the sh*tter. And I’d say… sixty per cent of lyrics have been written on the sh*tter.”

Post Malone

Malone goes on to say that he spends about an hour and a half on the toilet and it’s his “special zone”.

“No one wants to come talk to you while you’re taking a sh*t. No one wants to come and talk to you, no one! I don’t care who it is… I wouldn’t say it’s a hideaway as much as it’s an oasis.”

Post Malone

Perhaps that’s the key to success. Rather than playing Candy Crush or scrolling through social media while on the toilet – admit it, we all do it – we should instead be using that time to be more productive…

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Qantas is putting a slew of ‘Points Planes’ on the Sydney to Noumea (and Brisbane to Noumea) routes, which will give frequent flyers the chance to spend their points on a Reward seat. The airline says thousands of new classic flight reward seats will be available from August to November.

Have a bunch of Qantas Points but are struggling to find a flight that will let you use them to book a ticket? With such a travel ‘rush’ happening right now, as people make up for lost time during the stricter years of the pandemic, this is quite a common scenario.

Well, if you fancy going to a tropical island in the south pacific; today’s your lucky day. The Flying Roo has just announced it is putting a bunch of ‘points planes’ – planes dedicated to passengers who want to spend their points – on the Sydney to Noumea and the Brisbane to Noumea routes.

There are more than 100 flights available, the airline says. The promotion started at 9am on this Wednesday just gone and will continue until the 31st of July, with Qantas announcing it will “make most flights between Australia and New Caledonia Points Planes – where every seat in every cabin, including Business seats, can be booked as a Classic Flight Reward – for travel in August, September, October and November.”

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Seats on these flights can also be bought with cash, Qantas says. Qantas runs five return flights per week to Noumea, on a Boeing 737-800. Brisbane gets one per week and Sydney gets four. Qantas also pointed out, in a press release, that it codeshares with Aircalin on an additional seven return flights per week where additional Classic Reward seats will also be available from Sydney and Brisbane.

Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth said flights remain frequent flyers’ favourite way to use their points.

“We continue to see incredibly strong demand across domestic and international travel as frequent flyers use the Qantas Points they saved during the pandemic to book reward seats in record numbers,” Ms Wirth said.

“Since flights recommenced in June, we’ve seen hundreds of Australians take off to New Caledonia for tropical holidays each week, and now frequent flyers can book any available seat across most flights using points.”

Olivia Wirth

“In addition to these latest Points Planes, there are still millions of Classic Flight Reward seats available across domestic and international routes for the remainder of the year on Qantas, Jetstar and partner airlines and we will continue to release more reward seats in all cabins.”

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To fly from Sydney to Noumea in Economy, you’ll need “18,000 points plus $119 taxes, fees and carrier charges.” To fly Sydney to Noumea in Business you’ll need “41,500 points plus $119 taxes, fees and carrier charges,” Qantas says.

As for the Brisbane to Noumea route, you’ll need “12,000 points plus $116 taxes, fees and carrier charges” to do it in cattle class and “27,600 points plus $116 taxes, fees and carrier charges” to do it in business.

Qantas also reminds customers that the offer “does not include flights departing from Australia 17 August to 21 August, 23 September to 4 October 2002 and 19 October to 24 October 2022 or flights departing from New Caledonia 3 August to 7 August and 2 October to 12 October 2022.”

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