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A literal child taking orders in a fast food restaurant in the US (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world
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[–] 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I don't know why, but paper boys (yes we were all boys) were some sort of exception to child labour laws. I was selling newspapers when I was 12-13 for 5c ea.

The 80s was a wild place.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    And what about those assholes that never wanted to pay? Just pay the kid you cheap ass. I see your cars, your lights are on, I know you're home motherfucker.

    I identified so hard with that "I want my two dollars" kid from Better Off Dead.

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