Outrage - Chocolate Cake Recipe Disaster from My Kitchen Rules
I think at last count, there were something like a quarter of a million people killed in the Haiti earthquake disaster. That's about two and a half times a full crowd at the MCG. Yes, all dead. Tens of thousands more injured.
But that's not a real disaster. Not when you compare it to the My Kitchen Rules Chocolate Mousse Cake recipe which was posted to their website with the wrong instructions. The effect of the mistake was that the chocolate cake turned into sludge. Some people are demanding their money back for the cost of the ingredients after the disaster.
Believe it or not, some people spent up to $40 just to get the ingredients to make the cake. Yes, $40. You could get yourself about 8 chocolate cakes from Coles or Woolworths for that money. Or one really nice one from Laurent.
Then again, you could also spend some time outdoors in the nice summer and stop being such a "foodie" tool. From where did these "foodies" emerge and how did they become sooooo cool? I'll be honest, if someone describes themselves to me as a foodie, I'll likely ask them if they have tried a knuckle sandwich. But a slap in the face is probably not enough for these tossers.
According to the Herald Sun, some of the comments were:
"What a waste of money... cost me almost $40 for the ingredients and the cake tastes absolutely disgusting!! are you guys sure you got the recipe correct?? not happy."
"I am in my pantry crying... I had a dinner party here tonight and everyone has been commenting on the slop I have served!"
"CRAP PRODUCTION GUYS!!!!! This is CLEARLY NOT the recipe for the dish served last night. What is the point of a website publishing incorrect recipes"
I'm trying to work out if the Herald Sun are just taking the piss or if this is real outrage.
Housing Affordability in Australia
There are some people out there who you just have to take your hat off to. Eve Roberts appears to be one of them. In a report on housing affordability which is running in the Fairfax Press, Eve poured scorn on a statement that Generation Y are to blame for the housing crisis in Australia.
What she said was just spot on...and so cutting. Brilliant.
From The SMH:
Hornsby, NSW-based Eve Roberts is 29 and bristles at the suggestion that people in her age set have brought the affordability issue on themselves.
''Despite being on good salaries my partner and I can't afford to buy an apartment, or to have children for that matter,'' she said.
''The baby boomers who relish house prices going up are unfortunately to blame - why? Because for many, owning their house is the only thing they've managed to accomplish in their lives and want to see its value go up astronomically.''
''Generation Y having an entitlement issue? Give me a break.''
Ms Roberts said Baby Boomers are short-sighted for not seeing the generational burden that has been allowed to take hold.
''Unfortunately their foresight is so poor that they don't realise that in 10-20 years time, as they struggle to move from room to room and go to the toilet unaided, their children and grandchildren will be too busy working off their mortgages to come and visit them at the nursing home.''
Chinese to English Translation
China really is taking over the world with their cheap consumable products. I'm not making a judgement on that, its just a fact.
My problem here is not a big one. Its more funny that anything else. I'm talking about the translations that occur on some products sold in English speaking countries. For the big items and from major companies, I'm sure the Chinese into English translation is done by professionals.
For some of the cheaper products, I'm not quite sure who they have employed for translation services. It shouldn't be so hard because even the most basic computer program could probably do better.
Take an item i picked up from the Reject Shop, an "Aroma Flower" room freshener. I bought it for the novelty value and the crazy Engrish. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but it sure is funny. I think so anyway. Here it is, in the numbered order provided.
"4. Attention Items
1):apart from the children. do not sprinkle the liquid directly in the body,
2):keep away from the fire source, hot source, avoid eating
3):produce a bottle of usages the ovet empress can increase our company appropriation liquid.
5.this product can dissolves quickly turbld anddispleased smell in indoors.the ream environment fragrance is Elegant, increasing the great universe breathing putting fragrant time long. it make you feel more comfortable the happiness."
Yes. This product will increase the great universe breathing. Thats climate change dealt with. All i need do now is sprinkle some of the liquid on the children. Ahh, the happiness.
Swearing Surgeon in New Zealand Tells Obese Woman to Go On A "F...king Diet"
This must be almost be the ultimate mad example of the complaint culture that exists today. A fat woman in New Zealand has complained that her doctor swore at her.
Apparently the woman didn't like the doctor using the word "diet". She preferred he use the word "lifestyle". He refused to comply with her ridiculous request. Instead he swore at her and told her that she was "going on a f...king diet".
In her letter of complaint she indicated that the doctor told her that "if I couldn't handle the word diet then he challenged my motivation and stated that I would never survive surgery because I was still bullshitting myself and therefore my thinking was still f---ed".
The doctor was reprimanded. In my book this guy deserves a medal. He was spot on.
Diet or Lifestyle - it doesn't really matter. Just change your freaking eating habits lady.
Are the Attitudes and Behaviour of Young Drivers Worse Than Ever?
I'm not known for borrowing slabs of information from other sites to fill the pages here. But a comment i came across on The Punch just seemed to hit the nail on the head. Maybe I'm wrong, and its just one of those days...
The comment from "KH" was in response to an article by Damien Leith who wrote about the behaviour of young drivers on our roads. Is it right? Are teenagers more self obsessed these days? Are they any different to when we were young?
"Look who you are talking about. The most selfish generation ever produced in the history of the world. These people just don’t care about anyone else, it’s all about them. They are the centre of the world. Every stupid moronic thought they have must be twittered, or broadcast via their ‘status’ on facebook, as if they are just so important that every piece of crap that comes out of their mouths is gold. They have attention spans of approximately 30 seconds - a lifetime of TV and internet use where they want everything NOW. Stupid parents whose guilt about working means they get all the gadgets they want, including the high powered cars. They are rude, inconsiderate, and completely self absorbed.
Most P-plater age people these days have never been taught respect for others. Their parents let the little darlings run amok so they could ‘express themselves’, even if it is at the expense of others’ enjoyment of the place they are, be it a restaurant or a cinema or whereever. Their whole lives have been a wall to wall me-fest. Loud inappropriate phone conversations on public transport, drunken screaming late at night in quiet streets, the list goes on - there is no consideration for others - just themselves.
You don’t seriously expect them to care about others on the road?"
More Glassing Attacks in Melbourne - Where Are the Plastic Cups?
Its coming up to 12 months since i wrote about mandatory plastic cups for clubs and bars. Nothing has been done about it. In time, the law will change. It always does - but governments just have to see a few more victims and cop a bit more media pressure before they will act.
19 year old Kent Thomas was at the Motel nightclub in South Melbourne on Friday Night/Saturday Morning. He was with a group of friends and was pushed by someone. He pushed back. He was then struck in the face with a glass. Minor incident? No, he's been left with permanent scars. But he could just as easily have been killed.
If the glass wasn't available, what might the attacker struck with? A fist? Unlikely to cause anywhere near as much damage as this.
Lets just sit tight and wait. Just as smoking was banned, only plastic glasses will be available at clubs eventually. Until then, there will be a few more attacks. We can just hope that nobody is killed.
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