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Sauce of amusement

THIS week’s soy sauce debacle caused widespread outrage in the community, but the good old internet saw the brighter side.

The debate birthed a whole range of memes, especially after the Berry Springs Tavern made its own cocktail. People began making their own salty concoctions and using pictures of Dwayne “The Rock”

Johnson acting surprised at the news. One southerner who fell madly in love with the Territory said she booked an extra suitcase for her flight to the Top End next month and was “taking pre-orders for soy sauce”.

Dim view of breakfast

MATTY from Rapid Creek got on the blower to ABC Radio on Tuesday as debate raged about Natasha Fyles’s outrageous new soy sauce regulations.

Matty said he had just had a few dim sims with a tablespoon or so of the condiment and was worried about driving to work. Matty clearly overlooked the bigger issue – dim sims are absolutely not a breakfast food.

Fat cat gets free feed

AT its grand opening on Friday, the Smith Street Social was crawling with public servants chowing down on all the free pizzas on offer.

Bushie’s spies even saw NT Treasury boss Craig Graham enjoying himself with a cold schooey just after midday.

Party politics

RUMOURS are flying about the argy-bargy of guest lists at this time of year.

First off it’s the dry season so there’s the Darwin Cup races and the Gala Ball, closely followed by the Darwin Festival.

The first event of the festival is the Santos Concert. Chief Minister Michael Gunner is a no-show despite Santos only increasing its sponsorship based on his attendance.

But the real clanger is the politically sensitive Gunner staffers who removed Blain MLA

Terry Mills; NT CLP Senator Dr Sam McMahon plus a few other private critics of the Gunner Government.

A few have been added back in after complaints, except Owen Pike, who criticised Member for Casuarina Lauren Moss with some unsavoury comments.

Might be time to grow up a bit.

Siiri knows all

EARLY-morning scribes at the NT News often give NT Police Watch Commander Siiri

Tennosaar a call to see what’s made news overnight.

Unfortunately, the greeting of “Hey Siiri” has been confusing a few iPhones in the office, with the automated assistant waking up to see how it can help. Not you, Siri – you, Siiri.

Divide and rule

CHIEF Minister Michael Gunner’s key spin doctor Cameron Angus tied the knot last weekend – to partner Cathy Young.

Bushie’s spies were at the shindig and said there were a few very notable staffers missing during the pair’s nuptials.

Maybe it’s not the total Utopia we imagined on the fifth floor after all.