I was once approached by random group of highschool girls when I got out of my truck, one sheepishly asked me if I had a tape measure they could borrow.
I pulled out 3, asked if they needed a metric one, and then two of them started giggling. Apparently the two insisted I would have one because I drove a truck "that looks like it gets used" (dents, rust, and a busted front end from the previous owner) so surely I must have a tape measure and toolbox.
I guess they needed to measure their car to make sure a TV would fit, but I felt simultaneously helpful, and slightly judged lmao
Nothing wrong with that. Most pickup trucks are man-jewelry for wannabe rural-sexuals, and these girls recognized a real man's truck. You probably had them swooning from your heady blend of testosterone and pheromones. They're just teenagers, they can't handle a vintage that potent.
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EggInDisguise@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 62 pts · 51d
I was once approached by random group of highschool girls when I got out of my truck, one sheepishly asked me if I had a tape measure they could borrow.
I pulled out 3, asked if they needed a metric one, and then two of them started giggling. Apparently the two insisted I would have one because I drove a truck "that looks like it gets used" (dents, rust, and a busted front end from the previous owner) so surely I must have a tape measure and toolbox.
I guess they needed to measure their car to make sure a TV would fit, but I felt simultaneously helpful, and slightly judged lmao
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works · 36 pts · 51d
You were judged, and found worthy. By random teenaged girls no less. Do you know how rare that is? Stand tall.
gid@piefed.blahaj.zone · 17 pts · 50d
There is no higher praise.
BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today · 4 pts · 50d
Nothing wrong with that. Most pickup trucks are man-jewelry for wannabe rural-sexuals, and these girls recognized a real man's truck. You probably had them swooning from your heady blend of testosterone and pheromones. They're just teenagers, they can't handle a vintage that potent.
Elgenzay@lemmy.ml · 19 pts · 51d
Drusas@fedia.io · 8 pts · 50d
More like "you look like a woman who has her shit together and a purse".
idiomaddict@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 50d
I’m a teacher at a university and of non university affiliated adults, for context, I’m not just super approachable.
EDC things I’ve been asked for: hair bands, chalk, safety pins, cutlery, snacks, pain killers, matches, bandages, disinfectant, sun screen, water.
EDC things I’ve never been asked for but have used: emergency poncho, glue, plastic bags
EDC things I’ve never been asked for and never used: batteries. Maybe I should get rid of the batteries
BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today · 4 pts · 50d
Batteries are heavy, and most things are rechargable these days. Cut yourself a break.
Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 32d
carry a small battery bank (something the size of a phone gets you like 3 full phone charges anyways) and 2 USB-C cables (one C-to-C, one C-to-A).
popekingjoe@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 51d
Thank you for your service, Ms. Liv. 🫡
Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 51d
Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works · -3 pts · 51d
Ain't nothing wholesome about an x.com post. Disgusting.