Brisbane Yuppie Prefers The Thinking Man's Magic Round

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Brisbane-based French antique importer, Peter Terrace (55), says it's really bizarre how for one weekend of the year, his home suburb pretends to something that it's not.

"I mean, they paint us to be some sort of poo-throwing sporting precinct" he chuckles, passive aggressively.

As the annual NRL Magic Round festivities descend upon his inner-north suburb of Milton, Peter feels the need to defend his community from the contrived reputation that the Australian media has bestowed upon them.

"Sure, we have a sportsball stadium. But we also have close to four kilometres of prime inner-city river frontage. Not to mention the vast number of eat streets"

"Have any of these Magic Round neanderthals ever been to Milton Markets? Ha! Didn't think so"

When asked if thinks the local businesses appreciate the bump in trade over the weekend, Peter scoffs.

"I doubt it. I think they'd much prefer the clientele this place usually enjoys"

"Which is, umm, how do I put this kindly... A little higher end?"

Even with the crowds of smiling NRL fans flooding into the pubs and restuarants of Caxton Street, Peter insists on being a rugby league grinch.

"Oh wow. They are playing eight matches of football on the same field." he says sarcastically.

"I'm sure that's great for their ankles"

This reporter then asked Peter what he does for fun, if he can't get let himself cold beer and excited crowds of Australian families having the time of their lives.

"Oh I've got nothing against fun. I've got nothing against crowds." he insists.

"I just prefer the Thinking Man's Magic Round"

Peter is of course talking about The Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival, which has been an annual event in Brisbane since 1994 - except for during floods.

"Now that's a day out!" he says, in reference to the iconic exhibition of food, known for having patrons that somehow get more pissed than any rugby league fan will this weekend.

"They've actually added a fair bit of cheese stalls in the last few years. This CSSAWF is actually the most authentic version of us"

Forget the Redcliffe Dolphins... I'd much rather throw some Moreton Bay bugs in the cauldron!"