#mafsaustralia

[bjmaca]

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike Gunner ( @mikekangaroo ) today on the Awesome Humans Podcast. Was a great chat about life, MAFs and even @mafsfunny got a mention! Good bloke and great podcast. Will be released in the next couple of weeks. Thanks Mike for your time and your story! . . . #awesomehumans #media8 #mafs #mafsaustralia #mikegunner #goodbloke #podcast #podcastlife #mafsfunny (at HQGC) https://www.instagram.com/p/B18Q5rAA-Gm/?igshid=ie6di0tu0lmj

[thisisstillme]

My current obsession. After binge watching season 7 and then the UK version, I was ecstatic that they put series 8 of #marriedatfirstsightaustralia on just as the UK one finished. I def prefer the Australian version. #whatimwatching #mafsaustralia #mafs #e4 #realitytv https://www.instagram.com/p/CVw9ovZrS2X/?utm_medium=tumblr

[digcomassessmenttask]

#bryce

To my fellow Australians who enjoy an OTT reality TV show, most of you would know (or be able to guess) what this hashtag entails. After every episode of Married at First Sight, I am scrolling on Twitter, reading my way through the mounds of angry viewers venting their dislike for Bryce and his manipulative ways. It’s addictive as much as it is both concerning (for his partner Melissa) and hilarious (the memes).

But, if it weren’t for the hashtag, I wouldn’t be able to experience this hot drama happening live all around the country. And it’s not only reality TV that hashtags have an impact on.

It’s pretty obvious that hashtags go hand-in-hand with politics these days. On a platform with users from all over the globe, hashtags allow us to easily create a more local political public-sphere. Here in Australia, the hashtag #auspol is a prime example (Bogle, 2016). Having this hashtag has created forms of digital citizenship for those who choose to use it. It facilities political participation for us folk who do not have the opportunity to stand up in parliament or talk personally with Morrison. And hey, it’s a popular means of communication, just take a look back at how hashtags have played a major part in the recent American elections. As to whether politicians should have their own Twitter accounts, well, I’ll leave that up to you.

For now, I’m going to go back to reading #bryce and Miss Bianca’s hilarious tweets.

Reference:

Bogle, A 2016, ‘#auspol: The Twitter Hashtag Australia can’t live without’, Mashable Australia, viewed 5 April 2021, <https://mashable.com/2016/03/21/twitter-australia-auspol/#4tvfXtsZUEqV>

[102507888]

An example of Married At First Sight promotional work.

[itsleese]

MAFS got me like 👀💀👁

[brandonandtobi]

This is what pure Joy looks like I set a goal for myself and was so happy I actually accomplished it I think I was low key patting myself on the back. Sometimes you have to encourage yourself... or simply treat yourself. Today, I’m treating myself to a lazy morning in bed catching up on #MAFSAustralia P.S. My glasses are from @shopbogaboga. Talk about affordable fun! Click the link in my bio to get 15% off your first pair or use code: 15forU2shop (at Fort Mill, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCLt-AjnkTy/?igshid=1lotcpebnqpaq

[your-john]

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I caught up with the amazing power couple Jules and Cameron from Married At First Sight, to discuss Cameron’s Manscapes shoot. I’m so happy to have this opportunity and support from them both. Men’s mental health is very close to our hearts and I’m overwhelmed by the support from them both. They are such beautiful people and I can’t for the amazing photo shoot. Watch this space. #mentalhealthawareness #mensmentalhealth #mafs #mafsaustralia #johnbortolinphotography #manscapes #manscapesoz (at Double Bay) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzRVoB9hAOP/?igshid=xo6cbt9sfqs2

[foamworldau]

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Cam & Jules's engaged table for their engagement party by FoamworldAU #elegance #mafs #mafsaustralia #mafs2019 #white #gold #rosegold #engagement #engagementparty #teamjam #partysetup #partystyling #party #celebration #celebrate #foamtableletters #sydneyeventsstyling #classyevents #sydneyevents #sydneystylist #classy #foamsign #foamblocks #stylist #styrofoamsign #styrofoam  #foamworldau https://www.instagram.com/p/BytWtdkBqoQ/?igshid=rjpdbefgr090