The People Of NSW Are Being Urged To Shun And Ignore Anyone From Melbourne
Melbourne people please don’t read this
In the ultimate escalation of the longstanding Sydney v Melbourne feud, the premier of NSW has flat-out told tourism operators not to interact with people from the Victorian capital.
“I call on all organisations not to interact with citizens from Melbourne at this stage,” Gladys Berejiklian said today.
“I would definitely encourage organisations to consider who to allow on their premises and where they’re coming from.”
She also reminded NSW businesses they’re able to “accept or reject any traveller”.
The Melbourne-Sydney rivalry is getting out of hand. https://t.co/3hKwQUsas7
— Spooky Mulder (@EatBaconMyDudes) June 23, 2020
The border separating the two states is the only one that hasn’t closed during the coronavirus pandemic, and our two most populous states share at least 50 crossings, as well as a number of border towns that would make shutting the border a bit of a logistical nightmare.
But while NSW recorded only one new coronavirus case overnight, Victoria recorded 17 — its seventh consecutive day with a double-digit increase.
In response, Berejiklian has spent the last few days telling people to reconsider any travel to Melbourne while community transmission is so high.
“The border between NSW and Victoria will continue to stay open. However, as is consistent with the health advice from Victoria, and also from NSW, nobody from NSW should be travelling to those hotspots at this present time,” Berejiklian said yesterday.
“People should consider whether they should be travelling to Melbourne at this point in time whilst community transmission is where it is.”
Basically, it’s the excuse that Sydney-siders have been waiting for in order to finally crown themselves the superior state capital, nightlife be damned.
Melbourne people unfollow me pls https://t.co/TRX7LLgMpZ
— Rob Stott (@Rob_Stott) June 23, 2020
Can we make this permanent?
— Michael Pearn (@MikeJPearn) June 23, 2020
We're in all black holding an overpriced coffee.
— Rhi (@nonsensically) June 23, 2020
oh sure rag on your melbourne friends now but good luck when you're in a hard time and need a guy in a faded band shirt who hasn't showered for a month to read you an acrostic poem that spells POPPUNK
— James Colley (@JamColley) June 23, 2020
But Melbourne residents are fighting back with equal amounts of sass.
Having lived in Sydney and Melbourne I gotta say, I'd rather get the rona than live in Sydney free from disease. Just a personal preference. https://t.co/z94NGPuys4
— dividend duke 🤡🧠💰 (@MildCuthbert) June 23, 2020
everyone in Melbourne is a self professed introvert who has been asking for this for years https://t.co/QkMzfiW8TX
— 🐝 (@willsybee) June 23, 2020
You’re doing us a favour Sydney ppls
— Lucas Hainsworth (@HainsworthLucas) June 23, 2020
Am I a melbourne citizen if I was born in Adelaide? Don't interact with me regardless
— mambo number 69 (@whoislivlemon) June 23, 2020
"Like anyone from Melbourne would want to go to Sydney anyway," I say to my completely empty house as nearby the paper plate i'm using as a fryingpan to heat hot dogs smoulders dangerously on the electric stovetop
— Jack Vening (@JerkVening) June 23, 2020
Last month Australia began inching back to normal as states began easing restrictions that had sent the country into lockdown. So far, Victoria is the only state that has had to hurriedly re-introduce them.
On Sunday Victorian Premier Dan Andrews announced he’d be extending the state’s state of emergency until at least July 19. Gatherings have again been limited to five people inside homes and 10 people outdoors, and people living in six council areas across Melbourne have also been advised to stay home.
Meanwhile NSW residents are enjoying the company of 20 people in public or in their homes, while restaurants and cafes can welcome 50 patrons through the doors.
Point, Sydney.