Umarell

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umarell

Umarell (Italian spelling of the Bolognese Emilian word umarèl, Emilian pronunciation: [umaˈrɛːl]; plural umarî) are men of retirement age who spend their time watching construction sites, especially roadworks – stereotypically with hands clasped behind their back and offering unrequested advice to the workers.[1] Its literal meaning is "little man" (also umaréin).[2] The term is employed as lighthearted mockery or self-deprecation.

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merde@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 198d (2 replies)

how did you find this article?

klu9@piefed.social · 3 pts · 198d

I heard about umarelli recently on the podcast No Such Thing as a Fish.

macroplastic@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 198d

Saw it linked elsewhere!

merde@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 198d

🤣

now i know what to call them. Article is translated to many languages; must be pandemic