Victorian Prime Minister Dan Andrews spoke of a specific Melburnian who appeared in a now widely seen newsletter last night, complaining about increased exercise restrictions that will see city residents confined to their own neighborhoods.
The state government yesterday released an update to previously announced Stage 3 lockout restrictions, stating that Melburnians in custody should only exercise in their own quarters; they can no longer travel to another part of the city for exercise if there is an option closer to their home.
Nine News Melbourne spoke to people walking on the city’s beloved Tan and met someone who – for better or for worse – has since been anointed the “Karen” of Melbourne lockdowns.
The unidentified woman lamented the exercise restrictions, saying, “Well, you’re tired of walking the same streets, you know? I did all of Brighton. “
Stage 3 restrictions have been tightened – Melburnians can no longer leave their neighborhood for exercise if they can do it closer to home. @ CGreenbank9 # 9News pic.twitter.com/PiYzwO4c7Q
– Nine News Melbourne (@ 9NewsMelb) July 17, 2020
Why anyone would willingly say this to a news camera is beyond me. But it got worse this morning.
In his daily press briefing, Prime Minister Andrews addressed the resident of Brighton directly – but did not name her specifically.
A very agitated Prime Minister leveled the frankly fantastic sled “I have a very clear message to every Victorian, especially some of those featured on social media. Whether you are in Broadmeadows or Brighton, ‘stay home’ means ‘stay home’. And if walking the streets of your neighborhood is boring, it’s far better to be bored than to be in intensive care.
Incredible scenes. @DanielAndrewsMP 100% destroying Karen from Brighton. pic.twitter.com/Tlk7Iku2r2
– Keegs (@keegs) July 18, 2020
Damn it. Imagine dressing up for the Prime Minister.
There are plenty of beautiful streets in Brighton. Nothing wrong with cutting a local round or two.
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