Brisbane pedestrian says "Excuse me"

THE COURIER MAIL - Breaking news just to hand that a pedestrian in Brisbane CBD has said "Excuse me" while trying to get past someone else on the footpath.

The incident, which happened on Edward Street between Margaret and Charlotte Street at 11.13am EST (1.13am GMT or sometime tomorrow in U.S. time) has been confirmed by two different sources.

"I was pretty amazed," said Bruce, 27, "normally if people try to get past other people on Brisbane footpaths they huff and puff quietly behind the unknowing person, only to 'tsk' angrily and glare once they have overtaken the person who was unaware they were in the way in the first place."

A second eyewitness confirmed this version of events.

"That's exactly what happened. Yep. Who ever would have thought that saying 'Excuse me' or alerting the person in some way that you are behind them and want to get around would actually help. you learn something new every day I suppose."

Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman was quick to release a statement to allay fears of an epidemic.

"I urge all pedestrians in Brisbane to stay silent. In no way does this mean we have to be like that comparable cultural capital London and start saying "Excuse me" all the time. People should be able to sense when you are behind them on the footpath and let them speed past. Look over your shoulder if need be to make sure you are not getting in the way of someone else. Every thirty seconds should do it."

The pedestrian in question was not available for comment. Well, we didn't say "Excuse me" and just assumed they would know we wanted them to make a statement. How inconsiderate of them. Tsk Tsk