Sad 30-Something Gives New Jibbitz Their Beach Debut

adult wearing pink crocs with jibbitz at the beach

“SPENDING THE SUMMER IN STYLE”

After a winter spent under a cloud of seasonal depression, Kristen Edwards is ready to make this summer her best yet. Thankfully, she’s got a brand new set of Jibbitz to put a spring in her step, and they’ll be on show at Foxton Beach this holiday season.

EVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE: Warmth And Sunlight During Afternoon Stimulates Brain’s Biological Urge For A Beer

scientist examining beer with rooftop bar in background

IT’S SCIENCE.

Local neurologist Jacko Callahan has proven what we all knew to be true – that a bit of sunshine in the afternoon is likely to make you want a beer. 

This time however, there’s science to back up the theory. 

Dr Callahan says that inside every human’s ‘reptile brain’ (also known as the amygdala) there are photoreceptors that are triggered by afternoon light. 

“The angle and frequency of specifically afternoon light is something that makes our brains seek out a sense of fun and relaxation,” explained Dr Callahan as he quickly wiped away the beer he had spilled on his lab coat.

Bloke Heroically Starts On The Beers At 12 In Quest To Make It To Midnight

man giving thumbs up with beer at bbq

ROSEMARY ABBOTT | Culture  DON’T STOP BELIEVING Kieron Larson believes he is a strong chance to make it to the New Year’s Eve countdown tonight in something resembling a coherent state.  Cracking open the first of many Steinlager Pures at 12:06pm, the 23 year-old did a quick “cheers boys” to a handful of mates at […]

Man Heavily Sedated After Four Beers In The Sun

Dave McMillan in a comatose state after four beers in the sun.

ROSEMARY ABBOTT | Local Dave McMillian, 44, was not under general anaesthetic for a serious medical procedure today, but to our reporters that’s exactly what it looked like.  Neighbours explained to the Whakataki Times that the financial consultant had indulged in his fourth 330mL crafty APA, just as the heat ticked over to 31 degrees […]