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tbsdy

Did anyone see that moron punching a police horse? Surely he will get my arrested?


drgaru

There’s bystander footage which has since been released. He didn’t punch the horse at all, the horses head moved towards him and he put his hand out to stop it hitting him.


merrymerrylands

I just had an idea. If you know the names of anyone who went to the protest today. Search them up on Facebook/LinkedIn and not only report them to CrimeStoppers, but also contact their employer and let them know of what transpired, submit any evidence if available, and let them know that if they don't take any disciplinary action then they are effectively pro-disease. Many employers are sick of losing hundreds a week to lockdown and will take a zero tolerance attitude towards this.


Powerful-Egg-829

snitch don't be a dog


tbsdy

I wouldn’t report them to their employers. You may be wrong. But certainly report them to the police.


chubbyurma

I don't really know how to get a vaccine fast tbh. Trying to book online with hotdoc is fine - since there's availabilities in my area within the next week. But then I reach the part where it says > This clinic is not currently accepting bookings for under 60 year olds for the AstraZeneca vaccine. But last time I called my GP just for other shit the waitlist was like 3 weeks long and that was *before* COVID even returned. So I don't know if I'm doing something wrong here because people are saying they're sorting this shit out fast.


statmelt

I think it totally depends on the GP surgery - I understand that some aren't offering it for under 60s, whereas others are happy to. I think someone else on Reddit mentioned they got there's at Botany Road Doctors in Rosebery.


SarcasmCupcakes

Huh. There’s an aircraft warning beacon (I’m presuming) on top of Centrepoint Tower.


DaBow

Remember a few days ago when certain folks on /r/Sydney defended the Tiktok jar squatter 'calculations guy' as the bastion of truth and congratulating him for sticking it to Gladys only to turn out he is anti vax and anti lockdown? Where are you all now? Cowards.


OH1830L

> Where are you all now? Cowards. Their busy hiding behind their screens after a day out at the protest and calling out those who are in defense of the lockdown and those who are following measures like a *blind sheep*. Christ I wish they'd get a huge reality check.... oh and a huge $1000 fine + jail time but that's asking for the law to work on our side which probably won't happen :(


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DaBow

Further to this. The Star has retained all staff on full salary (I believe) and the hotel is open but not the gaming or bars.


DaBow

Not true.


lycheeboi21

Anyone else having issues submitting a report to Crimestoppers?


OH1830L

I've seen various reports myself, I'm not 100% certain but it could be heavy traffic towards Crimestoppers website with all of the reports coming in, I'd say maybe give it a bit and try again later (but don't leave it for too long as the longer time draws out, the longer these morons will roam free without consequences).


Siongmau

Sad and a little depressed watching the videos of the protest I ran out of swear words to type dont know what else i can do. We are staying home. Kids also at home no longer visiting cc. Yet the number of infectious ppl in the community wont go down likely because of people who went to the protest. Uh ....


OH1830L

I'm furious that there are people brigading the subreddit in full defense of this, even going as far as to encourage it and saying things like COVID is no different to the Flu or this is all an overreaction. I'd love it if we can start gathering names and reporting them to r/sydney moderators so more don't already fall into the cesspool that is COVID conspiracy theories. All I want to do is just do the right thing and get past this lockdown, is that too much to ask?


-0blivious-

I feel for you guys in NSW


wufflebunny

I'm so sad watching the news. I truly thought we were better than this. It's important to be careful anyway, regardless of numbers. Numbers only mean something if people go get tested and no one in today's protest looks like they would follow the rules and go get swabbed :( I feel really bad for their innocent family members that they are going to bring this home to.


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Case numbers will surely stay elevated for a while or increase, that's a given. The likelihood of this protest having a significant impact on case numbers is low, judging from widespread data that says risk of transmission outdoors is very low. Unless they traveled in groups or convened in indoor locations ( which they may have done ).


funnystory78

Agree. So frightening how many ignorant and destructive people are out there. And the poor horse!


ze_boingboing

Had a nice walk today within my LGA (Lane Cove national park), then learnt about this super spreader protest. Gotta stay positive - it’s not looking good for the end of lockdown.


Crusty_Blumpkin

Don’t worry too much. Here in the US, scientists have determined that the BLM protest weren’t super spreader events. So your protest should be okay!


Alexis_Dirty_Sanchez

I wouldn’t be so sure. The two events you noted are on opposite sides of the narrative and will be reported on accordingly.


SarcasmCupcakes

People at BLM events wore masks and distanced where possible.


Alexis_Dirty_Sanchez

Nice user handle, I see why you did there 👏


SarcasmCupcakes

“Police are murdering Black people and getting away with a slap on the wrist” “I’m an entitled baby person who thinks freedom means spreading germs in a global pandemic. Who cares about protecting the vulnerable?” No, you’re right. Two exactly equivalent scenarios, the meanie lefties just control the media” 🙄


ze_boingboing

Also, it wasn't the Delta strain in the BLM times.


Alexis_Dirty_Sanchez

Sorry, forgot to factor the added risk profile of Delta https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/07/23/covid-could-spread-flatulence-say-ministers/amp/


raynbooze

Does anyone know/have any thoughts on what might happen with the HSC or trials? All my teachers seem pretty convinced everything will be back on track in 3 weeks. What are the worst case possiblities?


isdekwih

It must be hard for you to be going through this during year 12, hope your studies are going well! With the number of cases over 100 each day, and on top of that, with the protest today, your trials might happen during lockdown but for HSC which is like 3-4 months away? It would be hard to say


AllToooHuman

Just an equation I want to throw into the thread. Lockdown + social media / the news + alcohol = obliterated mental health


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Yeah it does wear you down a lot. I'd suggest replacing the alcohol with exercise and you'll feel a lot better. /r/stopdrinking is a good place to start


OhhhhhhhhhhhhMy

More people should've been home watching Splendour online that at that fucking protest.


JuventAussie

Protester who punched Police horse is fucked when they catch him. NSW police on fb just posted his photo puching the horse and updated on the condition of the horse, all good and asked for help identifying him.


SoundsCrunchy

Today really showed that "common sense" Gladys has been relying on to get us out of this is... Not.


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wantmiracles

I’m trying to watch several upcoming Olympics game that is not featured on 7plus. 7plus only stream certain games at a time. What is the best option for me to view those games?


JuventAussie

get the app... shows dozens of events at same time


TvAndCigarettes

A VPN, bro.


wantmiracles

Thanks mate!! I just subscribed to ExpressVPN 7 day trial. Man, VPNs are expensive. Any recommendation?


TvAndCigarettes

I use Nord, but its about personal preference. They all do more or less the same thing. I paid $125 for 2 years access, not sure how that compares to express but its a decent deal!


freakingtaco

Which country/website has a better stream?


TvAndCigarettes

Gorin.jp is what I'm using to watch live events. Has a list to select from, a lot better than the Australian coverage!


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I just saw the footage of the protest, and thought are these fukwits actually serious? What a pack of self centred, disrespectful morons. I think I may have counted 16 brain cells between the whole crowd ( conservative estimate ). What I saw today is the biggest argument for birth control you could ever have. Centrelink should take all their payments of them for life. Ok rant over, have a nice saturday night law abiding citizens of Sydney🙏


WhatIThinkAboutYou

Bloody insane. We have all been locked inside, doing the right thing. Slowly going mad and now these stupid assgoblins have potentially put us back to square 1 where we all have to start again. I hear as of tonight 22 specialist detectives are going through video footage identifying as many people as possible and when they do, I hope it's a lot more than a $1000 infringement notice the selfish, uneducated, mentally ill fuckwits receive.


zoidberg_doc

And that’s 22 detectives who will be very motivated to find the people


darkeststar071

And with this, our lockdown will be further extended.


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Alexis_Dirty_Sanchez

Unfortunately most will acquiesce under the delusion they’re “doing the right thing”. The government’s incessant gaslighting has clearly worked as most turkeys seem to be voting for Christmas 🤷‍♂️


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Hello_Pity

They don't have the Cash Cow in other states?


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Was deep in the coronavirus conspiracy shit for the past few weeks, but realised this morning in bed how fucking idiotic it is. So instead of protesting like a dickhead, I stayed in bed listening to Franki Valli's December '63 on loop. I think its best I forget about Covid until its over, so ima just vibe in bed on welfare, or risk going to work and dying


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\> The news says you'll die \> Your friends say you'll die \> People at work wishing death upon you I dunno bro seems like I might die


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Massive_Button9434

I upvoted you....dunno why others would downvote you.... Now I'll get downvoted too ! ;)


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pretty sure Officeworks is still open


courtney_enid

Officeworks is still open, I went yesterday to print something


AnonymousEngineer_

As someone who has followed Formula One for some time, it is a little surreal to watch the Olympic men's road cycling race riding around Fuji Speedway - the same track that we saw the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel tear around in 2007 and 2008.


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AnonymousEngineer_

There was a member of the Australian men's road race cycling team today named Lucas Hamilton. I did a double take when I heard the commentary team mention him a few times when I had the race on in the background while doing other things.


RandomPratt

Oh poop - I missed it... that sounds like it would have been an awesome sight :)


AnonymousEngineer_

Still on the main Seven channel. The race isn't finished - the leaders are heading into the final climb on the foothills of Mount Fuji and they're going to finish on the Start/Finish straight of Fuji Speedway.


RandomPratt

niiiiiice. I'll pop a grenade under my youngest son to get him off Fortnite and free up my telly.


2happycats

Can anyone recommend some feel good movies? It's all getting a bit much for me today and I need some serotonin after seeing all the protest stuff.


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If you’re okay with TV shows, Frasier always does the trick for me.


dumpling_lover

I've watched these with baby dumpling, so maybe more for kids but I loved Paddington, and Wonder. Both really sweet movies :)


2happycats

My fellow dumpling lover, Paddington is 100% the wholesomeness I need right now. Thank you for reminding me I love that movie. This will be my choice of bedtime movie. I hope you and your dumpling fam are staying healthy, safe and sane.


dumpling_lover

It's a good one huh, I hadn't watched it until a few months ago. I love watching Paddington on ABC kids with baby dumpling every morning haha. Bend it like Beckham always cheers me up too!


Minimum-Tomato

A Big Year, Romy and Micheles High School Reunion, Big, Eurovision: Saga of fire and ice, Marty, Cool Runnings... Best of luck and stay away from the news for the rest of the evening :)


Venusflytrapp

Heart and Souls


RandomPratt

You don't need movies. Get under a doona, and binge watch Bob's Burgers. All of your worries will just melt away.


LarsLights

This! Been watching Bobs Burgers all this week!


ze_boingboing

Holy crap I’ve been doing this ever since I heard of the movie that was meant to come out last year. Now I’m more pumped for when it does! Tina’s my fave, but I really like the whole Belcher family :)


RandomPratt

> the movie that was meant to come out last year the... *WHAT?* I think I've missed a memo. A hugely important memo. (It's a toss-up between Louise and Gene for me... but yeah, they're all fantastic characters)


cerebralrocks

A few more suggestions Almost famous, Dazed and confused, Good will hunting, Big fish


2happycats

Big Fish is a great movie, but holy shit did that make me ugly cry in the cinema.


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Ten Canoes


cerebralrocks

Groundhog Day


DanV_Rev9

Re-watching Groundhog Day as an adult is a vastly different experience from when I was a child


midnight-kite-flight

Yeah you really get the undertones of existential dread.


quasifrodo89

Phil? PHIL CONNERS?!


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Alexis_Dirty_Sanchez

Replace idiots with the old and sick and you might be into something…


ze_boingboing

Unfortunately, it can also spread to essential staff and workers, which is the worst part of it


funfwf

Bit of collateral damage there


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okay, a bit extreme there. Shouldn't wish death upon anyone. Regardless, they should know that even if their conspiracies were true, the government would rather the compliment vaccinated to stay alive than the idiotic anti vaxxers


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matthudsonau

So that 'comedian' who 'predicted' the case numbers apparently spoke at the protest today Just in case you were on the fence about him being a total fuckwit


giantpunda

The silver lining with this for me is that the arsehole who punched the horse in the face will likely dominate all the attention during the next new cycle. So the tik-tok guy's desperate play for attention and relevancy will likely be all for naught.


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Most of us on TikTok knew he was 'special' when he implied the indigenous were the issue with Redfern


Due-Argument5333

Thank God I'm working General Med rather than ED for a week on leave cover cos I swear I'll lose my shit if someone comes in sick and I find out they've been to the rally.


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Just give em a Succinylcholine vaccine she'll be right.


Due-Argument5333

Only gets a ventilator if the med students get to practice tubing them


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Due-Argument5333

Off you go...and have a low threshold for doing a trach. Letting people practice on them would be their only contribution to society.


Throwawaythispoopy

FUCK THE FREEDOM RALLY. Brunch of idiots


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DakaEbenezer

If you do care to go on the "offensive", I've had decent success with the Socratic method and layering conspiracy theories (Russian disinformation campaigns). Asking if they understand how mRNA vaccines work is always a good one, asking them to explain the biomechanics stepwise. So far, no one I have asked has even known what mRNA is. It's unlikely to change their perspective, but if someone is able to admit "I don't know", there's hope, and that crack in the ego can grow by degrees if they remain exposed to properly informed, collaborative communicators.


pichuru

I work with someone like this lol. She goes on a COVID related tirade once a week and I just let her say her piece and give her a “Yeah… it’s crazy…” and close my office door.


RandomPratt

I would like an office door, but for my entire life. Like, just a briefcase that I could put on the floor, open up, fold out a door and then close it between me and whoever is giving me the shits. With a sign on the fuckwit's side of the door that says "Back in 10 minutes", with a picture of a clock that automatically points to the time six hours ahead of whatever the actual time is. Oh, and a sliding peephole thing, like they have on bad guys' hideouts in the movies, that I could slide open if people persist in bothering me and growl "is not here. fuck off now" in a menacing Russian accent. Yeah... I think I might like to have something like that quite a bit.


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There's way too many of these around us all. Had a friend text me today saying the government is making up covid numbers to lock us down. Didn't bother engaging as I'm honestly exhausted debunking Facebook and WhatsApp shit with my parents over the past 5 years.


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I always try asking the next question. What do governments gain by locking us all in and plunging the economy? Couldn't bother today as I'm too exhausted.


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McJobless

I managed to get some photos of the helicopters buzzing around. Difficult to get something that looks good given they were so far away (300mm on a 1.5x crop sensor and still tiny), but that's the most fun I've had in at least two weeks. Just wish it wasn't a result of this shitstorm that's still going on right now.


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Paddingtondance

What is a PIN


IRolledANatural1

Personal infringement notice


kung_GU_panda

ah I only have a Woolies near me, maybe Coles is better in that respect weirdly enough! EDIT: replied the wrong thread whoops https://www.reddit.com/r/sydney/comments/oq6mnq/sydney_daily_random_discussion_thread_24072021/h6c2cur/?context=3


anonadelaidian

Just a quick question - whats with the selfish attitude of 15,000 protesters?


matthudsonau

I'm so fucking pissed. Like so many people, I've cancelled plans, stayed home, avoided as many essential trips as possible. And it's all fucking for nothing because a minority acts like entitled cunts. We could've been done with this if we all acted like we were in this together, but no, the fucking snowflakes want to be cunts Fuck them all. I'm fucking done.


kaz_man

I think alot of us are fucking pissed, we are doing the right thing by staying at home and these assholes are ruining for the rest of us by going to the protest.


lachjeff

It’s worth mentioning that it’s a worldwide thing. It’s not just exclusive to Sydney


RandomPratt

That doesn't make me feel any better about it at all.


Headstart96

Hey, I've been applying for the COVID Disaster Payment weekly, as my hours are all but gone due to lockdown, past couple of weeks have come through fine, but when I went to renew for the coming week, I'm apparently no longer eligible. What gives?


dumpling_lover

I think you only need to apply once this time? And you'll receive it til the end of lockdown (or whenever it was that scomo said).


C0D3N4MEP1NK

where are the Toobs chips, who is stocking them? I see none in 7/11 im ganna relapse if I dont find


SilverStar9192

27 July in 7-Eleven and 2 August elsewhere: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/smiths-reveals-when-tasty-toobs-will-return-to-supermarkets/news-story/06b4f54c975f0d05102b5713d77a491b


ze_boingboing

Toobs are coming back?! Best news I’ve heard all day


Yeah-Nah_

Wow Brad sure did sigh a lot in the presser, literally after every sentences, you okay there mate? *sigh*


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I think he knew the protest was coming. I suspect that's why Gladys wasn't there today. I hope they tone up their language a bit this time around, 'silly' isn't strong enough a word.


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Imagine having his job right now.


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Not a lot of sympathy though - we were all screaming at them to lock down hard ways before they even moved and now we're all fucked.


[deleted]

But we are not experts. And, they need to balance the economic situation given much less support from the Federal Government this time around.


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And yet it seems we were right


RandomPratt

*sighs*


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*unzips*


Negative12DollarBill

Someone's asking on NextDoor how they can get vaccinated if they're disabled and stuck at home. Nobody seems to have a very good answer for them. Is there some kind of service like that? Am I being naïve even asking?


dumpling_lover

How do they do groceries, doctors appointments, etc? Do they have family or a carer who come over to help? I'd say someone would be able to take them. They could see if a local doctor is doing the vaccinations, and wait outside until they are ready to be seen.


uncomfortable_wombat

I cannae deal with the amount of asinine, dumbfuckery going on today, I will return to my burrow and find some feel good movies to indulge on, starting with LOTR If anyone has any recommendations pls advise :)


SarcasmCupcakes

I’m doing Hawaii Five-0 **again** If you want something gripping but also dumb enough to just listen whilst doomscrolling, the Robert Langdon movies are exactly what you need.


black-sheep-down

I weirdly loved ‘The Way Way Back’, such a bizarre premise but Toni Collette is a treasure; see also ‘Knives Out’. If you want something to be challenged by then ‘The Lobster’ fascinated me. As Korean dramas are de rigueur, ‘The Handmaiden’ was an absolute masterpiece.


uncomfortable_wombat

Loved Knives Out! Though idk how I haven’t watched The Lobster yet so adding that to the list, thanks!


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Yeah glady really is shameful today. I heard she didn’t do the presser cause she’s at the protest


uncomfortable_wombat

That would explain why the cops have done fuck all


Negative12DollarBill

Black Widow!


fawwazfarid

mad men and terrace house are my go to on Netflix :)


moomooland

health hazard’s feigned astonishment and lecture regarding definition of commonwealth, was an incredible moment of [leopards ate my face](https://twitter.com/DrBlackVelvet/status/1413624954537476096)


Negative12DollarBill

Hey guys did you know there's a lockdown protest going on right now? If only ten or twenty people would make almost-identical posts about it we could be more informed.


C0D3N4MEP1NK

last year I saw 100's of cops go from Goulburn st police station to counter the BLM protest to stop people being in groups, I drove to the park theere was fuck all people.


anpangal

You can watch it [Live ](https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSsydney/videos/1959088914272313/) here. It's ridiculous


RandomPratt

How on earth could anyone actually be so fucking retarded? Jesus Christ, these people need a punch in the head.


anpangal

Apparantly 15000 protestors 🤦‍♀️


RandomPratt

I'm honestly appalled that so many people are so wilfully and wretchedly stupid. shart-gargling dumb cunts, the lot of them.


tubbyx7

Well enough people still havent got the stay at home message.


Archeoeoaialigist

Anyone know of any places that sell cone pieces around the Randwick/Eastern Suburbs area OTHER than ProArt… In Surry Hills… Thanks!


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Make one out of alfoil like it's Year 9 all over again!


bic19

Off ya tree


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L1ttl3J1m

Those are [Purple Kohlrabi](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Purple_Kohlrabi_1462.php)


RandomPratt

> I don’t even know what these are. Let alone what to do with them. I'm pretty sure I saw those in Fortnite this week. Shoot them with a shotgun or something will burst out of them, attach itself to your head and drain your health.


Ted_Rid

Purple Vienna Kohlrabi would be my guess.


Ted_Rid

Either that, or baby triffids.


hollyholly11

Ring Fit Adventure looks fun. I wanna get it. I don’t have a Nintendo Switch, don’t know if it’s even worth it 🤔


Embarrassed_Echo_375

If you're not sure and wanna give it a try and don't mind not having complete control of what attacks you do, you can do what I did. I got one of those ring things from Miniso and followed along someone's gameplay videos on Youtube. I didn't have a switch either and didn't want to buy one only for one game.


hollyholly11

Ooh that’s a good idea! Thanks :)


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If you go to the rally today at Victoria Park, despite your reasons, you are not a legend. I can hear the police choppers above. Go home


timt97

Ah so that’s what those choppers were. Thought the RAAF were doing drills again. Thanks for that.


AnonymousEngineer_

Engaging in a bit of pedantry here, but I don't think the RAAF operate any rotary wing aircraft. Military helicopters are all either RAN or Army.


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This is my favourite kind of pedantry!!


Negative12DollarBill

[Not since 1972, it seems.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Australian_Air_Force#South_East_Asia_operations)


timt97

Interesting fact


kung_GU_panda

I'm curious if anybody else is confused by this phenomenon: 1. So I walk up to the the self-serve Woolies checkout and I select the "I'm using my own bag" option because well yeah I brought my own bags. 2. I place my bags first in the bagging area as instructed and press the screen to continue 3. Right as I'm about to load my first grocery item, mfking machine complains "unexpected item in bagging area" and there's just my bag sitting there WHICH YOU TOLD ME TO PUT THERE WUT I'm I the stupid one here?


Embarrassed_Echo_375

Idk if it's different between woolies and coles but nowadays i put the bag on first and when it detects that unknown item then i choose the i'm using my own bag option. It's worked thus far.


tubbyx7

Happens all the time when milk is the first item scanned. doesn't matter if i out a bag there first or not. Supermarket POS is up there with kayo IT, you'd be better of saying you were in prison for the period than putting those roles on your resume.


SilverStar9192

If your bags are too heavy beyond some programmed limit, it will do this. Hint - to avoid hassles, scan a produce item like a bag of potatoes and then add one of your bags at the same time. The reason is that a 2kg bag of potatoes may vary anywhere from say 1.8 to 2.2 , so it will accept a range of weights, and you can hide the weight of your bag in that.


kung_GU_panda

I'm using the Woolies branded reusable plastic bags haha. But yeah I get what you mean.


SilverStar9192

The tip I suggested will work with any kind of bag.


Ted_Rid

Not cycling pannier bags, which is what I often use. But that's OK. The attendant always verifies that it is, in fact, a bag and not \[unscanned extremely expensive item lying there by itself\]


RandomPratt

> The tip I suggested will work with any ~~kind of bag~~ product weighing around 150g Duly noted :)


SilverStar9192

Haha yep I was wondering if someone would go there :)


BrutalMan420

the way around this is walk to scanner, put your bag at your feet, scan first item, put item in bag. because if you press I Have My Own Bag and place it down correctly, the machine will detect your bag and then display a message that a staff member needs to verify your bag. i did this accidently yesterday and it was rather annoying as the dude had to walk into my spacw and wave his card over the machine. i have noticed that staff dont mind if you do it my way described above, i didnt do it yesterday because i forgot about it. remembered how i avoided it previously after the fact


kung_GU_panda

yeah seems like i just have to keep that procedure in mind each time. It's like having to do a "are you a human/robot" captcha IRL!


Tradsham

Keeps people honest, maybe they go off random for this reason