Spotted in Carrington - this big pile of garbage on fire.
At first glance, it looks like the work of a firebug. Thankfully, no.
A garbage truck's load caught fire and had to be dumped.
We can imagine the driver smelling a strange smell, amid the usual stench, then realising that smell is smoke, and then: "Oh crikey, I gotta dump this now, but where?"
The garbologist in question clearly found his or her spot. You'll be relieved to know there is a procedure to follow in such incidents, as it's not entirely uncommon for garbage to catch fire in a garbage truck.
Who knows what combustible evil lurks deep within the slimy, sludgy jumble of filth and stupidity collected by a garbage truck?
Bacon Day
As Homer Simpson said, "Mmm ... bacon".
Or, if you're vegetarian, "Mmm ... facon".
Ahead of International Bacon Day on August 31, Australian Pork says a nationwide survey shows that way more Aussies prefer to eat bacon and egg rolls than bacon and avocado.
Take that, trendy Millennials.
Heaps of Reasons
Just to balance things out, we can tell you that University of Newcastle nutrition guru, Professor Clare Collins, has released a new cartoon titled, "There's heaps of reasons to eat more vegies".
In the cartoon, ordinary vegetables are asked why they should be in your trolley.
The sweet potato says of itself and its pal the pumpkin: "We bring lots to the table really, don't we?"
How do you think your diet stacks up against other Australians? 🥗🍔
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The pumpkin declares that it's not all about soup, it's actually a versatile vegie.
It can be made into wedges, mashed, roasted and used in paella and risotto.
The carrot says it likes to: "Veg out with a big bowl of hummus".
The jealous spinach says to the kale: "You're a superfood, aren't you?"
The kale replies: "Stop it ... embarrassing".
As the cool yellow capsicum plays Spanish guitar, the sensual green capsicum says: "We are crispy, colourful, crunchy".
The red capsicum adds: "Some people call us capsi-yums".
The cherry tomato and baby cucumber also make an appearance.
The cartoon helps promote the university's healthyeatingquiz.com.au.
Rock On
We hear a KISS-themed tram will run through the streets of Newcastle's CBD to promote the Newcastle 500 Supercars event and the band's gig that will coincide with it.
As well as KISS, Newcastle's own Screaming Jets will perform at the gig.
Might we suggest this tram play the KISS tracks I Was Made for Loving You and Rock and Roll All Nite on repeat. We'd love to see those who ride the tram headbang, Wayne's World style, as the tram rocks and rolls.
Newcastle is a rock'n'roll city, after all.
- topics@newcastleherald.com.au
