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A wider shot of a wooden park bench covered in handwritten black marker messages. On the left side, the text says: “CAN’T AFFORD RENT? YOU SHOULD LIVE IN A BETTER SYSTEM.” On the right side, additional slats read: “ARE YOU SICK? MAYBE IT’S CAPITALISM.” The bench sits on a pebble-textured ground, with part of a plastic bag visible on the right. Sunlight highlights the wood grain and shadows fall across the scene.
December 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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The fake albums at IKEA are actually kinda awesome and i kinda want them on my wall
An ikea store display shows six decorative vinyl record covers on two black wall shelves. The top row features a blue-and-white cover labeled “Quality Vinyl Mockup” with a silhouette of a person holding a record, an orange album titled “Shoegazer,” and a pink-and-purple abstract cover with a distorted digital design. The bottom row includes an orange-and-blue translucent vinyl in a sleeve marked “Movement,” another album with wavy holographic-style artwork, and a turquoise cover with repeated text reading “High Quality Vinyl Mockup.” A warm yellow wall lamp glows on the left, while a framed abstract artwork hangs to the right. A metal storage box and headphones sit on the wooden desk below.
December 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Unsure if they sell pepsi at Eden Park
November 19, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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NZ Police set it up
Some graffiti that says NZ POLICE LET'S HAVE A FIGHT, BUT LEGIT??? OFFICIALLY IN A CAGE RING??? LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE KEEN
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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The Clap your hands say yeah, gig was pretty great last night. Not pictured, me the photographer, also a bald white dude.
A crowd of people watches a live band performing on stage in a dimly lit venue with purple and blue stage lighting. The musicians are illuminated at the front, one playing guitar and singing into a microphone. The audience stands closely packed, with several bald heads visible in the foreground. A neon-style sign with partially readable text glows behind the band, adding to the lively concert atmosphere.
November 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Rad
A close-up photo taken at an outdoor location, likely a train station. In the foreground, a person wearing a brown jacket with a gray backpack strap is giving a thumbs-up gesture. The sleeve of the jacket has reddish marks that look like paint smudges. To the left, a wall with a red beam and a yellow warning sign that reads “Warning Live Wires” is visible, but there is no wet paint sign despite the fresh-looking paint marks. In the background, part of a roof structure and a train can be seen.
August 19, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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This is not a still life. This is a quiet scream.
A lowercase protest in a world of concrete certainty.
An altar, accidental or intentional, to the things we consume and then forget.

The corner becomes a frame. The milk, a metaphor.
Plant-based. Rootless. Alone.
Title: “No Ordinary Offering” Medium: Digital Photography Artist Statement – 1st Year Submission --- In a forgotten corner of concrete sterility, beneath the hum of fluorescent neglect, a single carton of oat milk stands like a relic in a temple that was never built. The object, branded “No Ordinary Oat Milk,” becomes a statement far beyond plant-based sustenance. It is defiance. It is absurdity. It is misplaced hope. Shot with harsh flash, the shadows exaggerate the geometry of decay—the rigid lines of the cold, stained cinderblock walls juxtaposed with the fragile, consumer-packaged softness of late-stage capitalism. Why is it there? Who left it? Is it trash, or tribute? This is not a still life. This is a quiet scream. A lowercase protest in a world of concrete certainty. An altar, accidental or intentional, to the things we consume and then forget. The corner becomes a frame. The milk, a metaphor. Plant-based. Rootless. Alone. --- “I didn’t move the milk. The milk moved me.” – Artist Note, sketchbook entry, Week 3, "Urban Spaces & Isolation"
July 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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June 27, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Thanks Auckland Transport great advice, I'll just consider a non existent alternative bus route to get home.
June 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Really cool gig. KOMMI was great, with excellent hat game. Korereo Maori is such a fun song, and pretty cool to see it up on stage with performers. I also loved the mariachi style of Whakameatia Mai. Very cool night.
June 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Hyped for Marlon Williams after that. Chills. #matariki #kikorangi
June 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Beer Jerk beer of the week.
"The Doctor" a Doppelbock from Sawmill in Matakana.
Pairs well with post-apocalyptic fungus zombie media
##brewsky
May 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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From my recent trip to Melbourne #nowplaying
A stack of vinyl records in a crate, with the front cover prominently displaying an album titled AUSTRALIAN STYLE. The cover features a rustic wagon in the background and in the foreground, a sunburnt man in a singlet labeled "Damo", holding a can of VB (Victoria Bitter) beer and smoking ciggie.
April 24, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Why is there a blanket 10% surcharge for weekends everywhere in Melbourne?
April 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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First review on the Mean Pies app. Excellent idea and well implemented.
April 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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March 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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February 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Enough photos of massive dorks doing offensive hand gestures and more photos of cats sitting in things
The photo shows a fluffy cat with a serious expression sitting inside a bright turquoise laundry basket. The basket is placed on a carpeted floor, surrounded by potted plants and furniture, creating a cozy indoor scene. The cat is peeking out from the basket, with its head visible above the rim.
January 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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I did the grocery shopping the other day, I think I was pretty restrained.
A grocery store conveyor belt with fresh produce, including green onions, parsley, lemons, onions and a cucumber placed suspiciously, bananas, garlic, potatoes, and a container of blueberries. Behind the belt, snack packs like macadamias and cashews are displayed on hooks with digital price tags.
January 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Fighting the intrusive thoughts to not fire up a game of Guns and Roses pinball during this intimate 50 person folk gig.
The photo shows a "Guns N' Roses"-themed pinball machine in a dimly lit setting. The machine features a decorative design on its side panel, showcasing a silver revolver intertwined with green vines and red roses, staying true to the band's iconic imagery. A lampshade on the left side illuminates part of the machine, highlighting details of the artwork. In the darker background, silhouettes of people suggest an event or gathering taking place. The atmosphere is moody and thematic, matching the edgy rock aesthetic of the pinball machine.
January 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Perfect comedy. No notes. Everyone go home.
The image shows a classic arcade machine featuring the marquee for "Street Fighter II," with vibrant artwork of iconic characters Ryu and Ken. The game's title is prominently displayed with bold letters and a lightning effect. Notably, Ryu's eyes have been humorously altered with googly eyes, giving him a quirky and comedic appearance compared to his usual serious demeanor. Below the marquee, part of the control panel with character move sets is visible. The arcade machine shows signs of wear, including visible graffiti, suggesting it has been frequently used over time.
January 8, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Which Ariana Grande smell is for me?
A store display of many different perfumes, all featuring Ariana Grande
January 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Day 24 of the Beer Jerk Advent Calendar.

Last one and it's a banger. Belgian Sparkling Ale from Australian brewery Fontaine. Very crisp and bubbly kind of like a champagne pilsner. Probably the worst pour I've ever done too. First attempt like 5/6ths head.
Perfect for a 28°C afternoon.
#brewsky
A can of Belgian Sparkling Ale and a glass of frothy beer rest on green grass in a sunny backyard. In the background, a black-and-white dog lies in the shade, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky
December 24, 2024 at 3:07 AM
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Good morning out fishing. Has anyone thought to make a fishing mini game for their video game?
The photo shows the back of a small motorboat traveling on the water, leaving a wake behind it. Two fishing rods are mounted at the rear of the boat, extending upward into the blue sky filled with scattered clouds. A red cooler and other equipment are visible on the boat's deck. In the background, there is a small grassy island with rocky features, surrounded by water dotted with colorful buoys. The scene is bright and sunny, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
December 23, 2024 at 11:45 PM
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...I can imagine this one will be controversial. I'm good with the heat in this, the sweetness from the blueberries goes well with the tingly mouth feel. The raw chili is overwhelming though both on the nose and as an aftertaste.

#Brewsky
December 23, 2024 at 4:47 AM