The Thing About Melbourne

The thing about Melbourne is that it was cool before the hipsters showed up.

The thing about Melbourne is that some people actually think deconstructed coffee should be a thing.

The thing about Melbourne is that just when you're thinking how great the Autumn weather has been the nights suddenly turn bloody freezing without warning and you starting wishing the houses were built properly for it.

The thing about Melbourne is that when it rains, it really fucking rains, and then you'll get sunburnt.

The thing about Melbourne is that when it's hot, it's stupid fucking hot.

The thing about Melbourne is that if you've been to the Napier, you'll know there's no better roo to be had.

The thing about Melbourne is that you quickly learn which trams carry the majority of the crazy people.

The thing about Melbourne is that despite there being amazing food vendors on every street in the city, some people still feel the need to queue for hours because they're too foodie for their own good.

The thing about Melbourne is that it's currently overrun with burger joints, but it's hard to see that as a bad thing.

The thing about Melbourne is that you tend to forget Docklands even exists until you talk to tourists.

The thing about Melbourne is that those visiting might expect lunchtime to be the hottest part of the day; those native to Melbourne know that any time of day is a perfectly viable candidate.

The thing about Melbourne is that just because it's grey and raining right now, you can't assume that you won't get sunburned within the hour.

The thing about Melbourne is that after dealing with the traffic on Punt Road, you can't help but feel its name is actually a typo.

The thing about Melbourne is that to those who live here, the phrase 'cool change' has more meaning than anyone else could ever know.

The thing about Melbourne is that just because it's dark and the sky is producing apocalyptic levels of rain at 9am, it doesn't mean you shouldn't take your sunnies with you.

The thing about Melbourne is that you know BOM is the only chance you have of possibly dealing with the weather ahead.