Posts by Sofie Bribiesca
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Sorry Andrew, I'd call it paranoia.However I do find lack of self confidence can cause some to feel intimidated.
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Sofie, you are being deliberately obtuse. Which part of "deliberately set out to look threatening" do you not understand?
Well I suppose I could find a person aiming a weapon rather threatening but I am not scared of a hoodie.
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Surley it's parrt of the social contract not to deliberately set out to look threatening if you are going to fully participate in public life.
And hopefully you aren't ugly either and if you look like a Muslim, well thats just tough,you could have a bomb, so at what point do you finish the list.?
Professional thieves are rampant in the Malls and often butter wouldn't melt in their mouth.Stereotyping is alienating people that have as much right as anyone to participate in society.Of the professional thieves I spotted in my job, white collar comes to mind but I wouldn't stereotype because it changes all the time. -
But yes but na but. Do agree that shep is right. The Mall is very unsettling.
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So is it function or fashion, folks?
Function I can and do live with - thanks god for the hoodie on a cold/wet/snowy day. Fashion, style, personal statement - I don't think so.So hang on,its ok if you think its function?How will you know?
Hoodies obscure the face and there aren't many other garments that share that purpose. So I'm thinking that if you want to hide the face, you don't want to be seen. A perfect fit for teenage angst, then
They also obscure your fat as many girls find comfortable and shades can obscure the face just as effectively. I wear mine every day to cut the glare and often am told people can't see me, I explain that I like that I can still see because I wear them
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As for the rest of you, if hoodie up is your costume, then you're either emulating something that's never going to be part of your culture or you're up to something you shouldn't be.Or it says "leave me alone".Nothing wrong with that.
Hoodies being banned in Malls is unsettling for two reasons.
Look Malls sell the bloody things! Hellensteins had hoodies with a brick wall image and guys doing graffiti all over them.Happy to sell.
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I reckon most of the people threatening to clear off to Aussie because we pay too much tax are estate agents, salespeople and the odd accountant. All of whom we can easily replace, or do without.
Lol
I am just watching 60 mins. There is a story about donors because Australian women cant find a decent bloke, they have been shopping in the US for sperm donors.They are after intelligent guys.Wonder if there is a new field of employment here? -
If he's up there with Bruce McLaren, does he now get an intermediate school in Auckland named after him?
I wouldn't mind but it could be a message of encouragement for more "boy racers";-) I felt glad for him also.Nice way to start Monday morning.
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Also, Aussie has a 9% compulsory super contribution. This isn't entirely tax, but it locks up a proportion of an employees "total employment costs" until retirement.
So what happens if that kiwi comes home after say 15 yrs?Is that forfeited funds.
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Was Scott Dixon making a point about the price of milk? Milk = Gas?
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I could always go with The Jam- Thats entertainment or/and the Waterboys The whole of the moon. So avo to evening would be fine.My dog would be helpful but other than that, whatever my man wants is fine.I suspect there would be more music and drinking and I hope it is a celebration of my life not a celebration of my death.