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>be me
>be white
>have job in landscaping for multiple HOAs
>work with a lot of latinos who speak little to no English
>white lady comes up to me
"OH thank God, someone who speaks English"
>start speaking back to her in Dutch

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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Why did Hollywood choose the denim dungarees as the unofficial uniform of every mentally disabled outdoor worker?

Dark Night of the Scarecrow. Lawnmower Man. Simple Jack.

You just see that outfit and you know there's an exaggerated stutter on the way.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 year ago

dungarees?

You mean overalls? Overalls are perfect for outdoor labor because you won't get straw or bugs or pig shit sneaking down your pants or up your back,. No belt means less chance to get caught on machinery or something to pull your life out.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago

Imagine being so European that you think overalls aren't real

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago

that's how American farmer guys dress

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Because that's how my mom's fucking idiot fiance dresses. It's a thing.