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Imagine getting an Uber for a distance of "a couple of blocks" (thelemmy.club)
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[–] 158 points 2 days ago (57 children)

Sometimes people exaggerate tremendously about "a couple of blocks" in my experience. And it could also involve crossing some very busy intersections.

Or this person is just a moron, that's also an option.

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  • [–] 57 points 2 days ago (43 children)

    There are lots of people who don't realize the word "couple" means two. Like they ask me for a couple of something and I give them exactly two and then they are confused because they expected several more.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 day ago

    When I was a kid, I needed clarification on these weasel words. My dad told me, a couple is two or three, but not one. One is always one. Four to six is a few, and seven or more is several, and you can remember that because several sounds like seven.

    So, that's always been it for me. If you ask me for a couple you'll probably get two, but maybe three. You'll get five or six if you ask for a few, and you'll get seven if you ask for several. My dad an I were a lot alike.

    Also, a "handful" is either five, because five fingers, of course, or however many I can grab with one hand, if it's candy or something.

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  • [–] 24 points 2 days ago

    Yeah I was out of town for work in St Louis and got sick, went to the urgent care clinic and got a scrip, the pharmacy was "across the street" - and it was - just the street was 6 lanes of traffic with a concrete divider and no pedestrian crossing. In the end my sick ass dodged cars and climbed the barrier, risking my life, especially as I wasn't feeling well. But I probably should've called an Uber.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 days ago (11 children)

    And depending on the age of the kids, letting your kids walk even a couple of blocks could be enough to get the cops and CPS called on you. Unfortunately, the days of letting your kids roam freely outside are over.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 days ago (6 children)

    Not in Europe. Just pick a better place to live.

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