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Discussion Thread Friday 25 🫖 April 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 week ago by briongloid@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Foopy

[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Undercover, lucky duck 🦆

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I expect ducks would consider it lucky to be out in the rain.

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

False. Though ducks are water birds, they are intimidated by rain. It is common for ducks to take shelter from the rain by going to the pub, bowling, or indoor mini golf.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago

I've seen old ducks at bingo sheltering from the rain.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 4 points 1 week ago

Wheelchair seats are good for that