Italian Nonna’s VERY honest reaction to trying a Starbucks coffee for the first time: ‘I think this is her lowest rating yet’
Sydney TikToker Maddie recorded the moment her Nonna tried Starbucks coffee
In the video, Nonna Fina looks disgusted after the very first sip
‘It doesn’t taste like coffee at all! It’s too sweet!’ Nonna said
She also described the coffee as ‘junk’ and ‘rubbish’
By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia
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A granddaughter has captured the moment her Italian Nonna tried a Starbucks coffee for the first time.
Maddie, from Sydney, offered her now TikTok famous Nonna Fina a $5 caramel macchiato and asked for her honest opinion after the first sip.
‘No, I don’t like it. It doesn’t taste like coffee at all! It’s too sweet!’ Nonna said before scrunching up her face in disgust.
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Maddie, from Sydney, offered her now TikTok famous Nonna Fina a $5 caramel macchiato and asked for her honest opinion after the first sip
Nonna wasn’t pleased at all with the sugary taste which overpowered the coffee itself. When asked what she would rate the drink out of 10, Nonna only gave it a four
With milk froth around her top lip, Nonna made it clear she wasn’t pleased at all with the sugary taste that overpowered the coffee.
‘You don’t need that much sugar in coffee. It’s junk coffee!’ she said before dubbing the hot drink as ‘rubbish’.
After being told it cost $5, Nonna said she wouldn’t drink it again even if it was free.
‘I’d say ‘thank you very much’, I’ll give you another $5 but YOU drink it,’ Nonna said.
When asked what she would rate the drink out of 10, Nonna only gave it a four – which Maddie described as the ‘lowest rating yet’.
In the comments other Aussies couldn’t help but agree with Nonna about how regular coffee is far nicer compared to sweetened Starbucks alternatives.
‘Nonna has never been more right,’ one person wrote, another added: ‘At least she gave it a go.’
A third said: ‘She is so nice with her rankings even though she didn’t like it.’
Another person compared Starbucks coffee to ‘milkshakes’ rather than coffee.
Maddie also added Nonna usually enjoys drinking espresso, which explains why the Starbucks drink was far too sweet for her.
In December last year, Maddie convinced her Nonna to try the Coles brand pasta after explaining she was going to eat it on toast with cheese for dinner.
In December last year, Maddie convinced her Nonna to try the Coles brand pasta after explaining she was going to eat it on toast with cheese for dinner
In a 20-second TikTok video, the Nonna seemed confused as to why Maddie was going to eat the pre-cooked pasta, which she deemed was only good to feed pets.
‘I thought you were giving it to the cat, this is very good for the cat,’ the Nonna said in the now-viral clip.
A second video followed showing the Nonna trying a tiny spaghetti string before rushing off in disgust saying ‘mamma mia’.
The first video has since exceeded more than 1.1million views, while the sequel has been watched half a million times.
‘Why do you want me to try this strange food?’ the Nonna asked and said it looked ‘fake’.
She instantly rushed off in disgust while Maddie can be heard laughing behind the camera in the video.
The Nonna said the pasta didn’t taste ‘al dente’ (cooked to perfection) at all and instead was awfully ‘mushy’.
Others agreed they too would ‘never’ try spaghetti in a tin because it’s ‘so gross’.
Dad’s VERY relatable post about being a kid in the 90s touches millions of nostalgic Aussies: ‘Cheez TV, TV guides, Harry’s Practice and Rage’
An Aussie dad has shared a nostalgic summary about growing up in the 90s
Brad Kearns reflected on old television shows, toys, books and games
He would play a tamagotchi, watch Cheez TV and read Goosebumps books
On weekends he would hire new release movies from Video Ezy
‘I’m not saying times are sh*t now. But the 90’s were pretty sick,’ he wrote
By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia
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A father-of-three has touched the hearts of thousands of nostalgic millennials after posting a relatable summary of growing up in the 90s in Australia.
Brad Kearns shared a nostalgic post on social media which struck a chord with thousands who related to his memories of Cheez TV before school, Goosebumps books, tamagotchis and visits to Video Ezy.
‘I’m not saying times are sh*t now. But the 90s were pretty sick,’ he wrote alongside an image of himself as a child.
Brad Kearns (pictured, left with wife Sarah) shared a nostalgic summary on social media which struck a chord with thousands who related to the detailed childhood reflection
‘I’m not saying times are sh*t now. But the 90’s were pretty sick,’ he wrote alongside an image of himself as a child (pictured)
‘I’d finish my Crispix or pop-tarts and sit back down to Sailor Moon on Agro’s Cartoon Connection. We’d flick it over to Cheez TV for Pokémon and then some Dragon Ball Z before we had to leave,’ Brad wrote, adding how television commercials were all about kids toys.
‘We’d get into mums Nissan Bluebird and feed the Tamagotchi on the way to school with Alanis Morriset blaring. Front doors with Safety House signs along every house near school.
‘I’d get out with my Tazos and glow in the dark Odd-Bodds ready for a big day of hustling.’
On the way to school Brad would play a tamagotchi (left) and swap Tazos at school (right)
During school reading time he would pick up a Goosebumps book (left) then play marbles with friends. During the 90s others may remember the old large projectors used to project images on walls (right)
Once at school Brad and his classmates would watch Behind the News and sometimes an episode of Round The Twist if they were lucky.
‘At recess I’d take a dollar to the canteen and f*ck them up by asking for 100 chocolate buddies or 20 Redskins to get us through the day,’ he joked.
During school reading time he would pick up a Goosebumps book then play marbles with friends.
‘After school we’d head down to the drain pipes or fire trail and we knew to be back by dark. We’d always just end up in a cul-de-sac till the adults yelled at us to come home,’ Brad continued.
‘If we stayed in, afternoon TV was the best. They’d have Power Rangers, Totally Wild and then the afternoon cartoons until the adults would make us watch the news at 5:30.
‘We’d watch the Simpsons at 6. Neighbors at 6:30 and Home & Away at 7:00.’
What is like being a kid in the 90s:
Watching Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z on Cheez TV before school
Reading Goosebumps novels in the library
Playing with a Tamagotchi and Tazos
Watching Behind the News and Round The Twist
Buying lollies for 20c at the school tuckshop
Writing a lunch order on a paper bag
Renting out movies and television shows from Blockbuster and Video Ezy
Watching The Simpsons at 6pm weeknights
‘Afternoon TV was the best. They’d have Power Rangers, Totally Wild and then the afternoon cartoons until the adults would make us watch the news at 5:30,’ Brad wrote (stock image)
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What is your favorite 90s memory?
Playing with a Tamagotchi5 votes
Renting movies from Blockbuster or Video Ezy58 votes
Buying lollies at the tuckshop3 votes
Watching Cheez TV6 votes
Reading goosebumps2 votes
all of the above37 votes
Brad dubbed 7:30pm as the worst television time slot because only Better Homes & Gardens, Harry’s Practice or Getaway would be on – so instead they’d play.
‘We’d go record songs on the $35 cassette player we got from Parklea Markets with our birthday money. By 8:30pm the good sh*t like Buffy, Sliders or the X-Files would come on,’ he said.
Brad said the weekends would be start with watching Rage then Video Hits, followed by playing sports outside and ‘running amok’ with cousins.
‘There’d be sleepovers or a BBQ and we’d just shove mattresses on the lounge room floor. We’d watch Gladiators, Xena and then Hercules. After that the TV guide would tell us what the Saturday night movie would be. It was always a f*cking pearler,’ he said.
On weekends Brad would hire new release movies from Video Ezy (pictured) or Blockbuster
The social media post resonated with thousands who agreed the 90s was an ‘amazing’ period before everyone had a mobile phone.
‘Friday night trips to Video Ezy – my kids don’t even believe me when I tell them we had shops to hire videos. Kids now days really are missing out!!’ one woman commented.
‘Omg this seriously sums up my 90s childhood! If I wanted something to read or some cool as posters for my room I’d go down the deli and buy a smash hits or TV hits magazine!!’ another added.
A third said: ‘Those were the best days! Corner delis everywhere with 20c bags of lollies, use an iron to straighten our hair and we all knew where everyone was by the pile of bikes on the front lawn.’
Others also praised old television shows including Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Funniest Home Videos, Beverly Hills 90210 and Passions.
A young Australian stand-up comedian has shared a series of videos online poking fun at his terminal respiratory illness while performing in front of live audiences.
Blake Pavey, who has more than 870,000 followers on TikTok, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) when he was just six weeks old.
The 20-year-old, from Melbourne, needs to self-manage himself by taking between 30 to 50 tablets a day, often feels out of breath after exercising and is unable to have children.
Cystic fibrosis is a terminal condition that causes severe damage to the respiratory and digestive system, resulting in thick mucus sticking to the lungs – and patients typically live into their 30s or mid-40s.
Blake told FEMAIL he copes with his condition through humor during his live shows while also raising awareness.
Melbourne comedian Blake Pavey (pictured) was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) when he was just six weeks old. Cystic fibrosis is a terminal condition that causes severe damage to the respiratory and digestive systems, resulting in thick mucus sticking to the lungs
The 20-year-old (pictured left on stage) turns to humor and pokes fun at himself during his comedy shows
In one video shared on Instagram, Blake asks the audience: ‘Are there any other dying people in the room?’ and woman puts her hand up explaining how she has a ‘hereditary family disease’.
The pair banter back and forth before Blake jokingly calls the woman a ‘loser’ because she didn’t receive a ‘Make A Wish’ despite having a terminal disease.
In another clip at a separate show, Blake explains what CF is and the life expectancy is – but then someone can be heard cheering.
Blake laughs and seems shocked, then makes fun of the woman.
‘He’s going to die, let’s go! That was the most positive way to tell me to kill myself,’ he joked.
In one video shared on Instagram, Blake asks the audience: ‘Are there any other dying people in the room?’ and woman puts her hand up explaining how she has a ‘hereditary family disease’
Blake told FEMAIL he copes with his condition through humor during his live shows while also raising awareness
Blake said living with CF feels like ‘breathing through a straw on a daily basis’ because the mucus in the lungs is thicker and becomes ‘trapped’
Blake said living with CF feels like ‘breathing through a straw on a daily basis’ because the mucus in the lungs is thicker and becomes ‘trapped’.
This build-up increases the risk of bacteria and infection in the body, which requires close maintenance and medication.
Blake doesn’t recall the first time he was told he had CF but remembers the ‘toughest moment’ when his parents had to discuss the life expectancy with him.
‘It’s always been something I’ve just had to deal with throughout my life,’ he said.
‘The life expectancy is always in the back of my mind but I try not to focus on it too much. I don’t want to let it control me.’
Blake doesn’t recall the first time he was told he had CF but remembers the ‘toughest moment’ when his parents had to discuss the life expectancy with him. ‘It’s always been something I’ve just had to deal with throughout my life,’ he said
‘My mum and dad weren’t aware they both had the CF gene which was passed on to me. It would’ve been pretty scary for them because they weren’t sure what was wrong with me at first,’ he said
‘My mum and dad weren’t aware they both had the CF gene which was passed on to me. It would’ve been pretty scary for them because they weren’t sure what was wrong with me at first,’ he said.
‘The first six or seven weeks when I was struggling to get to sleep and was in a lot of pain would’ve been the toughest.’
Not only has Blake been hit with the reality that he will likely die young, he may also require a lung transplant in the future to survive.
‘A lot of people with CF tend to need a lung transplant at some point depending on how severe it gets, which is something that is always on the cards,’ he said.
Not only has Blake been hit with the reality that he will likely die young, he may also require a lung transplant in the future to survive
What is cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious genetic condition that causes severe damage to the respiratory and digestive systems
This damage often results from a buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the organs
The most commonly affected organs include the lungs pancreas liver intestines
If you have CF, a genetic mutation increases the thickness of mucus and other body fluids.
When this happens, the thicker fluids can interrupt the function of organs – like the movement of air through your lungs. This can trap bacteria and lead to infections
Source: Healthline
Blake has been able to self-manage the degenerate condition and says it can worsen over time.
He is diligent with health checks and usually visits the doctor every three months.
Blake moved to Melbourne last year to pursue comedy and is now planning a national tour.
On TikTok he’s known for sharing comedic skits and relatable videos – including mimicking what ‘every’ host on different radio stations sounds like and hilarious takes on real-life events.
Constance Hall OWNS the ‘desperate, lonely and sad’ man who sent her ad**k pic – as she publishes his vile text to her
Australian mummy blogger Constance Hall has called out men for explicit pics
The 38-year-old mother shared the text messages on her Facebook page
She tried to ‘put herself in their shoes’ but couldn’t make sense of the situation
Ultimately she ‘felt sorry’ for the men who feel the need to send such images
By Matilda Rudd For Daily Mail Australia
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An Australian mummy blogger has unleashed on creepy men after she was sent an unsolicited explicit photo of a stranger’s genitals and a series of graphic text messages.
Mother Constance Hall, who lives in Western Australia, took to Facebook with a photo of the texts – and a censor over the male genitalia – to talk about the ‘assault’ that is receiving such low rent content.
‘I just got sent ad*** pic but unlike all the other lonely boys that have sent me them in the past, this came through to my private phone number on an app I downloaded two days ago to message my paranoid friends on,’ she captioned the photo.
‘Aside from the obvious victim on the other end of this assault, what is going on with these blokes? So I tried putting myself in their shoes.’
Mother Constance Hall, who lives in Western Australia, took to Facebook on August 7 with a photo of the texts – and a censor over the male genitalia – to talk about the ‘assault’ that is receiving such low rent content
Despite ‘trying to be open minded’ Mrs Hall couldn’t see how sending these types of images would be gratifying – for the sender or the receiver
Despite ‘trying to be open minded’ Mrs Hall couldn’t see how sending these types of images would be gratifying – for the sender or the receiver.
The message she had received read: ‘Weren’t you after this? Did you text me after something big and throbbing?’
‘Could it be depravity? If I had never met anyone who actually wanted to see my stimulated v**** could I be driven to send it out there anyway? Umm that’s a no,’ she concurred.
‘Maybe to get even? If I found out that my husband was sending his genitals to a number of people who didn’t want to see them would I then be inclined to ‘get even and show him that two can play at the game of assaulting strangers with our genitals? I don’t think that’s how I’d frame that particular revenge.’
Mrs Hall couldn’t actually come up with a single instance in which she thought the photos were okay to send without the receiver first acknowledging that they wanted to see them first.
‘And I do realize that it’s not always possible to understand someone who’s lived a different life to yours, male privilege can be hard to fully grasp when you have been served the privilege of it,’ she said.
Mrs Hall couldn’t actually come up with a single instance in which she thought the photos were okay to send without the receiver first acknowledging that they wanted to see them first
‘But there isn’t enough empathy in the world that could help me understand how desperate, lonely, sad and full of self entitlement I’d have to be to send someone a close up of my aroused genitals who simply didn’t want to see them.’
She did acknowledge that there was a certain degree of sympathy for those ‘poor excited men’ who sat alone in their bedrooms taking these photos.
‘They’re dreaming about the wide world of sexual encounters being had all over the place, none of which he was invited to,’ Mrs Hall said.
Bizarrely when she snapped a screenshot of the photo it was naturally censored by the app it was sent in, preventing Mrs Hall from sharing it on even if she wanted to.
‘Of course, that thought moved on. And left me wondering what kind of an app blanks out d*** pics in screenshots? How the f*** am I supposed to process this if I ca n’t black out his nob de él and rip apart his bedroom with my queens?’ She said.
Some of her 1.3million fans praised the mother and clothing designer for her prose, and agreed that they couldn’t understand why men sent such photos (Pictured with her husband Denim)
Some of her 1.3million fans praised the mother and clothing designer for her prose, and agreed that they couldn’t understand why men sent such photos.
‘Never in my life will I understand why ‘men’ send a pic! Send back a pic of a scoring panel!’ One woman wrote.
‘I’m in a relationship now but before I wasn’t and I found this kind of behavior really disgusting and degrading … hard no, from me,’ another said.
While one woman said: ‘Weird that men think it is a turn on.’
Shoppers thrilled after Aldi introduces a VERY in-demand new feature in stores: ‘We’ve been waiting for this moment for years’
Aldi Australia has introduced smaller sized trolleys in stores in a national rollout
A photo showing the size was shared online, sending customers into a spin
The new size will provide shoppers with ‘greater convenience’
By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia
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Customers are praising Aldi after small trolleys were spotted in Australian stores.
A photo posted to the Aldi Mums Facebook group shows the new trolleys in a bay and is believed to be the first of a nationwide rollout.
Shoppers complained online saying the large trolleys, which are 1.1m high, are ‘enormous’ and were unsuitable for pregnant women, new mums carrying babies and the elderly.
In June the supermarket confirmed to Daily Mail Australia the smaller trolleys will provide shoppers with ‘greater convenience’.
A photo posted to the Aldi Mums Facebook group shows the new trolleys in a bay alongside and is believed to be the first of a nationwide rollout (pictured: the small trolleys)
‘We recognize that customers are looking for greater convenience when they visit our stores, as it’s almost impossible not to pick up the excellent value products on offer,’ an Aldi spokesperson said.
‘That’s why we’re introducing smaller trolleys across all our locations, so our customers can more efficiently pick up products while doing smaller grocery shops.’
The image of the small trolleys received more than 2,400 ‘likes’ and shoppers seemed obsessed with the new offer.
‘Sooo much easier for when I’m wearing baby in the carrier!!!’ one mum wrote, another added: ‘Yes I just used one. I was surprised to see them. A great addition.’
‘Thank god, I’m sick of falling into the trolley trying to get my groceries out,’ a third joked.
A short woman said: ‘About time, for me 144cm of shortness the trolleys are sooooo big, almost climbing in every time. well done Aldi for the newer half cart smaller trolleys.’
It follows after Aldi shoppers were left pleasantly surprised by the retailer’s decision to rollout shopping baskets across all their Australian stores.
It follows after Aldi shoppers were left pleasantly surprised by the retailer’s decision to rollout shopping baskets across all their Australian stores
Aldi Australia have revealed plans to include shopping baskets – as standard – in every store
The German-owned retailer posted to Facebook in April to reveal the decision which many customers believe has been ‘a long time coming’.
‘Goodbye octopus arms,’ they wrote in the post.
‘We’re rolling out baskets across all our stores, to help you with your weekly shop and dash in top-ups.’
The baskets, which were first trialed in select stores in July, will be available nation-wide in 2022 – according to a spokesperson for the German-owned store.
Olivia Newton-John’s six life lessons: Cancer patient reveals what she learned from the Grease star who called her out of the blue to offer support
Mel Dee Dzelde claims to have had a friendship with the late Olivia Newton-John
The cancer patient, 52, received a call from the actress during treatment
A mutual friend told Olivia what Mel was going through then offered to call
Since 2017 Mel claims to have remained in touch through calls and texts
Mel told FEMAIL the important life lessons Olivia taught her over the years
By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia
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An Australian woman battling two serious illnesses has shared how Olivia Newton-John called her out of the blue to help her through her lowest times.
Mel Dee Dzelde, 52, from Adelaide, was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer in 2017 then Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2021 and claims to have received the call during treatment as she shared a mutual friend with Olivia.
‘She said: “Hi Mel, it’s Olivia here. I’ve heard you’ve been going through a challenging time”,’ Mel told FEMAIL.
‘We spoke for about an hour – she wanted to know what I was going through and shared some of her own struggles with cancer.’
The beloved Grease actress died on Monday aged 73 at her home in southern California after a 30-year fight with cancer.
Mel described Olivia as her ‘earth angel’ who continued to check-up on her from time to time, including on her birthday and at Christmas.
Mel Dee Dzelde, 52, from Adelaide, (pictured) received a phone call from the late Olivia Newton-John while undergoing cancer treatment after being diagnosed in 2017. said: “Hi Mel, it’s Olivia here. I’ve heard you’ve been going through a challenging time”,’ Mel told FEMAIL
Beloved Aussie actress Olivia Newton-John (pictured) who starred in Grease died on Monday aged 73 at her home in southern California after a 30-year fight with cancer
The friendship began when Mel’s mutual friend, Megan, told Olivia what she was going through – and without hesitation the actress offered to call.
At the time Mel was undergoing rounds of chemotherapy and was shocked when she heard who was on the other side of the line.
Mel described Olivia as a ‘very loving and kind person’ who treated everyone equally and the pair continued to stay in touch through texting and phone calls.
‘Olivia was so caring, it was like she was holding my hand through it all. She would always check-in on me which was lovely,’ she said.
The two spoke about meeting in person but Covid prevented this from occurring as Mel was in Australia and Olivia was overseas.
Lessons learned from Olivia:
Don’t focus on sickness and to instead focus on wellness
Always be positive
Make use of natural therapies
Embrace life no matter what’s happening to you
Always be kind and show love to others
laugh and enjoy life
During the last few years, Olivia taught Mel a lot of valuable lessons about how to live a happy life despite experiencing cancer treatments.
‘Olivia always said to not focus on the sickness, but on the wellness. She showed me how to embrace life no matter what’s happening to you,’ she said.
Mel last spoke to Olivia indirectly through Megan last month.
‘She hadn’t answered my last couple of messages and I was worried about her, so she felt her love to me and encouragement to stay positive when she was talking to my friend,’ Mel said.
During the last few years, Olivia taught Mel a lot of valuable lessons about how to live a happy life despite experiencing cancer treatments. ‘Olivia always said to not focus on the sickness, but on the wellness. She showed me how to embrace life no matter what’s happening to you,’ she said
Mel last spoke to Olivia indirectly through Megan last month. ‘She hadn’t answered my last couple of messages and I was worried about her, so she felt her love to me and encouragement to stay positive when she was talking to my friend,’ Mel said (pictured: Mel and her husband)
When Olivia passed away on Monday, Mel said she spent the day in tears as she reminisced on the beautiful person Olivia was.
‘She was such a beautiful human and an important person who helped so many people – it doesn’t matter who she spoke to, she acted the same way to everyone,’ she said.
‘I like to think she’s experiencing all the love the world has for her.’
Olivia Newton John, 73, passes away after 30-year cancer battle
Olivia’s battle with breast cancer first began in 1992 when she was just 44 years old.
She was very open about her diagnosis and treatment, which famously included the use of medical marijuana.
The actress famously beat breast cancer twice but was diagnosed again in 2017.
Despite the cruel toll the disease was taking her life – including crippling her for a period – Olivia kept performing, including touring the US in 2018.
She spent the last few years at home, campaigning for animals’ rights and raising money for her charity online.
She was also a strong campaigner for the use of medical cannabis for treatment in Australia.
The Grease star died at the age of 73 in Southern California on the morning August 8.
Olivia’s death was announced by her husband John Easterling on Monday on her social media pages.
Easterling said his wife died at her Southern California home surrounded by family and friends.
‘Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends,’ he wrote.
‘We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.
‘Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.
‘Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer,’ he added.
The family asked for donations to be made to her cancer organization, the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, instead of flowers.
The CEO of an online marketing firm was lambasted on social media after he posted a “cringe-worthy” selfie on LinkedIn that showed him crying as he announced cuts to staff.
Braden Wallake, CEO of marketing services firm HyperSocial based in Ohio, US, took to the professional networking site to announce the firings in a lengthy post to employees, the new york post reports.
It is unclear how many employees were let go by the company.
“This will be the most vulnerable thing I’ll ever share,” he wrote. “I’ve gone back and forth whether to post this or not. We just had to lay off a few of our employees.”
Mr Wallake then wrote that the dismissals were “my fault” because of a decision that he made in February. I have admitted that I am “stuck with that decision for far too long”.
“Now, I know my team will say that ‘we made that decision together,’ but I lead [sic] us into it,” he wrote. “And because of those failings, I had to do today, the toughest thing I’ve ever had to do.
“We’ve always been a people first business. And we always will be,” he said.
“Days like today, I wish I was a business owner that was only money driven and didn’t care about who he hurt along the way,” Mr Wallake wrote. “But I’m not. I’m sure there are hundreds and thousands of others like me.”
According to HyperSocial’s LinkedIn page, the company, which was founded in 2019, has up to 50 employees.
“The ones you don’t see talked about,” he continued. “Because they didn’t lay off 50 or 500 or 5000 employees. They laid off one or two or three. One or two or three that would still be here if better decisions had been made.”
Mr Wallake continued: “I know it isn’t professional to tell my employees that I love them. But from the bottom of my heart, I hope they know how much I do.
“Every single one. Every single story. Every single thing that makes them smile and every single thing that makes them cry,” he wrote. “Their families. Their friends. Their hobbies. I’ve always hired people based on who they are as people.
“People with great hearts and great souls. And I can’t think of a lower moment than this,” Mr Wallake wrote.
The post by Mr Wallake generated more than 30,500 reactions, with more than 5,800 comments, and nearly 500 shares as of Thursday morning. Most of the reactions were negative.
“Why don’t you cut your salary or don’t take one until the company is back where you need it to be?” one commenter wrote on LinkedIn. “I mean, if you really care about your employees and the hardship you just dropped on them.”
Another LinkedIn user posted a screenshot of an Instagram post by Mr Wallake from June in which he announced that he adopted a sea otter.
“Maybe it’s not a great idea to adopt a sea lion at the beginning of a recession?”
Mr Wallake pushed back, saying that the adoption was a result of a “donation made on my behalf as a birthday present to me” and that he doesn’t “actually have a sea otter running around our van”.
Another LinkedIn user wrote: “Are you being serious here? Perhaps you think all publicity is good publicity.
“For goodness sake show some humility or some dignity.”
Another critic wrote: “I am sorry, your post causes bad feelings at me. This is more about YOUR feelings and not about the feelings of the people you had to lay off. That looks a bit like self-pity.”
But others on LinkedIn defended Mr Wallake – and clapped back at those who ridiculed him.
“What about this post in which he admits his faults, failures and expresses his anguish at the hurt he’s caused made you feel the need to pile on?” one defend wrote.
Mr Wallake posted another message on LinkedIn on Wednesday in response to the backlash. He defended his decision to post the thread and pushed back on suggestions that he publicly named the fired employees.
“Hey everyone, yes, I am the crying CEO,” he wrote.
“No, my intent was not to make it about me or victimize myself. I am sorry it came across that way.”
Mr Wallake continued: “It was not my place to out the employees’ names publicly.
“What I want to do now, is trying to make better of this situation and start a thread for people looking for work,” he wrote.
This post first appeared on the New York Post and has been republished with permission
American man discovers ‘incredible’ fact about Vegemite that ‘every Australian already knows’: ‘My mind is blown’
A US resident was amazed after discovering a fact about Vegemite
Sharing a photo on Reddit, the man was impressed by the ‘use by’ date
The jar was more than 10 years old and the expiration date was labeled June 23, 2011
‘It’s true that Vegemite has no expiration date,’ he wrote
But Aussies know the popular spread doesn’t expire since it’s made from yeast
By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia
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An American man who enjoys eating Vegemite on toast has discovered an ‘amazing’ fact about the Aussie spread after taking a closer look at the jar.
Sharing a photo on Reddit, the man was shocked by the ‘use by’ date that read June 23, 2011 – more than a decade ago.
‘If you’ve ever wondered if it’s true that Vegemite has no expiration date, I can confirm that it’s true,’ the man wrote.
While the fact came as a shock to the American, most Aussies know Vegemite doesn’t expire since it’s made from yeast extract and salt.
An American man was shocked to find his Vegemite jar was more than 10 years old. ‘If you’ve ever wondered if it’s true that Vegemite has no expiration date, I can confirm that it’s true,’ the man wrote on Reddit (pictured: the ‘use by’ date – June 23, 2011)
‘I bought a 220g jar of Vegemite some time ago from a well-known import store in the US. I’ve been using it sparingly for quite a while, and I still have not used it all up,’ the man continued.
‘This morning I got it out to spread on some toast for breakfast. As I was eating it, I wondered how long I’ve been on this same jar.
‘I looked for a ‘use by date’, and this is what I saw.’
In the comments Australians joked Vegemite could withstand the test of time and survive unscathed against a ‘nuclear war’.
While the fact came as a shock to the American, most Aussies know Vegemite doesn’t expire since it’s made from yeast extract and salt
‘Vegemite is to Australians what honey was to the ancient Egyptians. You will be ok to uncover a jar from a grave in 2000 years and still use it,’ one person wrote.
‘It’s 70 per cent salt so you probably have at least another 6 Australian prime minister changes before it stops being effective against drop bears,’ another Reddit user joked.
A third added: ‘Two things will outlast humanity: 1. Micro plastics 2. Vegemite.’
‘New goal unlocked: be buried in a tomb surrounded by jars of Vegemite to sustain me in the afterlife,’ another said.
On a serious note, some said Vegemite could go bad or become moldy if contaminated with butter.
Vegemite doesn’t have a ‘use by’ date, but instead a ‘best before’ date.
Director Kevin Smith has slammed Warner Bros for its decision to ax the upcoming comic book film Batgirl.
The cult filmmaker criticized the cancellation during the latest episode of his YouTube series, Hollywood Babble-On.
“It’s an incredibly bad look to cancel the Latina batgirl movie,” the 52-year-old said.
“I don’t give a sh*t if the movie was absolute f***ing dogs**t. I guarantee you that it wasn’t.
“The two directors [Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi] who directed that movie did a couple of episodes of mrs marveland it was a wonderful f***ing show.
“They had more money to do batgirl than they had to do an episode of mrs marvel and stuff.”
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Initial reports suggested the film’s quality was so bad that it had been declared “irredeemable”.
Some reports also stated that since the film was a made-for-TV movie it looked “too cheap” upon release in theaters.
But the Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back star said he was skeptical of the rumour.
They said batgirl it looked too cheap because it was a $90 million movie,” he said.
“How do you make a cheap-looking $90 million movie?
“If it looked slightly better than an episode of Arrow then why couldn’t we see that?”
Smith went on to call the decision “baffling”, while he and co-host Ralph Garman questioned why the studio was still going ahead with Flashwhich stars controversial actor Ezra Miller.
the Fantastic Beasts star has been embroiled in multiple scandals in the past few months.
The 29-year-old, who uses they/them pronouns, was most recently charged with felony burglary in Vermont, US, over an incident at a residence on May 1 where bottles of alcohol were allegedly stolen while the homeowners weren’t home. The actor is due for arraignment on September 26.
In June, Miller was also accused by the parents of an 18-year-old of allegedly grooming their child with “cult-like” and “psychologically manipulative” behaviors, though the teen denied the accusations against the actor.
On top of that, Miller was arrested multiple times in Hawaii – first for disorderly conduct and harassment and then for second-degree assault – in March and April, respectively.
Miller also landed in hot water in 2020 after a video surfaced that appeared to show them choking a fan at a bar in Reykjavik, Iceland.
“That’s the baffling thing,” Smith said.
“I don’t give a sh*t how bad the batgirl movie is, nobody in that movie is complicated or has anything in their real life you have to market around.
“In Flash movie, we all know there’s a big problem! Flash is the Reverse-Flash in real life.”
Last week, a Hollywood insider disclosed that the batgirl cast were blindsided by Warner Bros’ decision to cancel the movie.
“They had no idea the movie was being shelved,” a film industry source told the new york post.
“That’s a giant problem.”
The insider added that the actors had told their teams that the situation had been “humiliating” and “disappointing” as they found out about the news in the media alongside fans.
Melbourne university student Grace has two gay dads and one mum.
Growing up in this “modern Australian family”, she spends one week with her dads, Anthony and Chris, and the next with her mum, Jane.
“Grace is the real benefit here,” Anthony tells 7Life.
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“She gets each of us with 100 per cent of our batteries charged.”
While on paper it may seem like the parenting trio have nothing but differences, they are in fact the very best of friends.
Grace (centre right) with her two dads Anthony (left) and Chris (right) and her mum Jane (centre left). Credit: Supplied
“Every birthday, every Christmas, every crisis – we are all here for Grace,” Chris smiles.
It takes a village
After 14 years of marriage, Anthony and Jane divorced amicably.
With their beloved Grace to consider, the pair vowed to put their marriage breakdown aside and make their daughter their top priority.
“Jane and I made the decision that, no matter what our feelings were, Grace would always come first,” Anthony says.
So, their daughter spent half her time with her mum and the other half with her dad – and all the while, Jane and Anthony remained close friends.
Grace counts both of her parents as “biological.” Credit: Supplied
But two years later, Anthony met Chris at the gym – the romantic spark catching both men off guard.
Neither Chris nor Anthony was openly gay.
“I was confused for 30 years,” Chris shares about his sexuality.
Anthony was also coming to terms with his new-found attraction to Chris.
The couple entered a romantic relationship and both slowly came out to their nearest and dearest.
Anthony recalls the moment he nervously introduced his new boyfriend to his ex-wife.
“Jane welcomed Chris with open arms. She instantly brought him into the fold,” he says.
Anthony and Chris have just launched a skincare line to help banish teen bullying. Credit: Supplied
Chris also remembers the angst of introducing his male partner to his large Greek family.
“I remember my first Christmas, my family were just coming to terms with me coming out just a few months before,” he explains.
“I was like, ‘This is my boyfriend Anthony, his daughter Grace, oh and his ex-wife, Jane’.”
Despite their apprehension, Chris and Anthony were warmly embraced – and Chris was instantly welcomed as a co-parent to Grace.
For her part, the youngster beamed with delight over her “two dads.”
“Grace and I would strut down the aisles of the supermarket like supermodels,” Chris smiles.
Anthony adds: “There was so much change for Grace. First mum and dad split up and now dad has a new boyfriend. It was a lot.”
Like any family, the blended unit had ups and downs – with Grace often trying to sway the parenting situation in her favour.
“There was a lot of, ‘Well, mum said I could do that’ sort of thing,” Anthony says.
“But because we are so close, I would just call up Jane and ask her.”
Before long, Grace understood the parenting dynamic – and was proud to claim Chris as her “other” father.
Two dads, one mum
For her early education, the parents opted to place her in a “progressive school” where other children also engendered diverse family units.
“It was great. She wasn’t the only one at school with two gay dads,” Anthony says.
But as Grace grew older, she began meeting people outside her “bubble” who had conflicting opinions on her home-life situation.
Anthony and Chris have been together for 13 years. Credit: Supplied
“We realized that this sort of support doesn’t exist all over Australia, and even all over the world,” Anthony says.
severe bullying
Seeing Grace come home with questions about the family unit deeply resonated with her two dads.
Having kept their sexuality secret for so long, for fear of ridicule and rejection, both men had experienced bullying growing up.
“Chris was teased because he was fat, I was teased because I was too skinny,” Anthony reveals, adding he endured three years of name calling because he wore a back brace for scoliosis.
But for Chris, the bullying went far deeper.
Every day at lunch, school bullies would consistently throw cruel jibes, including branding him fat and a nerd.
The constant taunting built ever up in Chris’ mind and, as a teenager, he became suicidal.
The unique family unit are hoping their skincare line can raise awareness for differences. Credit: Supplied
The trauma of his adolescence remained with him well into adulthood.
One day, he was triggered at work and the playground trauma resurfaced.
He was recently diagnosed with PTSD as a result.
“Bullying starts because of differences and labels,” Anthony says.
making a difference
Luckily for Grace, she didn’t share the same experience, although some of her friends did.
During COVID-19 lockdowns, feelings of isolation among her cohort grew.
“Grace was telling us how people were going,” Anthony says, adding that the parents were horrified to hear her speak of her peers’ experiences with anxiety and depression.
The men couldn’t bear the thought of any child suffering through feelings similar to their own at that age.
According to research by social analyst company McCrindle, three in five students have reported bullying – a statistic the fathers just can’t fathom.
All proceeds for Unlabelled go towards charity. Credit: Supplied
So they wanted to try to make a significant contribution towards youth suicide awareness and prevention programs.
They decided to launch a non-for-profit skincare company – and give 100 per cent of the profits to the cause.
“We want to celebrate everyone’s differences and embrace them,” Chris says.
“The more you expose people to differences, the less confronting it becomes.
“And we want kids to be proud of who they are, and their own differences.”
As the pair began early work for the project, they turned to Grace for inspiration.
The unique range of body wash, hand wash and soap inspire each user to embrace their true self. Credit: Supplied
“Grace said, ‘Dad if I want to kiss a girl I want to kiss a girl, if I want to kiss a boy I want to kiss a boy, and I don’t people to label me,’” Anthony says.
So the idea of naming the brand Unlabelled was born.
Everything for the products is sourced and made in Melbourne.
All profits from every purchase of Unlabelled go directly to one of Anthony and Chris’ four chosen charities: Headspace, Kids Helpline, the Black Dog Institute or Qlife.
Journey isn’t over
Chris and Anthony hope their not-for-profit work, and their personal story, will help others embrace ways of life that might be different from their own.
After all, they say, Grace, her mum and her two dads aren’t that different from every other Aussie family.
From their family group chats, to dinner once a fortnight, Jane, Anthony and Chris will always share one thing in common – their immense love for their daughter.
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