• TrackinDaKraken@lemmy.world
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    All of them are optional, except, “That’s not going anywhere.” If you don’t pat it, and say that, it’s coming off 100%.

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    I’ve never been in this community before, but it seems very wholesome - thank you all for helping others <3

    some of the above jokes are a bit meh, but i got intrigued by one specific thing, specifically the “heating the whole neighbourhood” thing when a door is left open. i’ve never asked my parents about energy bills (they are very chill otherwise!) and now i’m wondering.

    how come the thermostate is a big thing? Is it primarily costs as mentioned, or are there other things in terms of comfort? Does it depend on the climate?

    i’m aware of the energy crises, but even outside of those, you’d hear that kind of remarks. i pay like $100/mo for energy, so idk if it’s just me.

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      Basically heating and cooling beyond equilibrium temp has a very non-linear costs. You could run whole house AC 100% at 3-5 kw per hour to get your house 6-10 degrees colder at a cost of $400-$1200 per month.

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        Oh wow, that explains a lot! The energy bills here are fixed and revised only once a year (you may get billed a bit extra at the end of the year if you used a lot), but that makes sense.

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      For a bigger house in a hot climate, it can be a significant expense. Additionally, air conditioners typically can’t cool beyond a certain differential, so letting all the cold out means you might not be able to get the house down to where you want it any time soon.

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      Energy ain’t cheap but it’s not the world’s biggest expense either. Mostly we’re getting after you for it cause ours got after us for it.

      When you have your own place you can heat the outdoors all you like

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    Sometimes things really aren’t that heavy, but they’re difficult to carry because they’re awkward. The weight is distributed unevenly. Warning others who may be handling it is just basic safety.

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        Yup, big weird objects. Like I literally just need a second person to hold the other end. Zero muscles required.

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      Doesn’t even have to be weight distribution. It’s much easier to deadlift/clean something with a centered handle you cannot throw off balance than the same weight in something shaped even like a grabbable cube, let alone something large or uneven.

      The quintessential example is a limp body. You could be strong enough to lift their weight over head in weights form, but as soon as it’s a long sack of potatoes it can even be a struggle to get it on a shoulder.

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    I get a two. I use “Let’s rock and roll” when it’s time to leave, and I point out horses (or other farm animals) when driving by them.

    But as a former cashier, anyone who says the first one (“Guess it’s free then”) tests my willpower. Those people have no idea how lucky they are that employees aren’t allowed to smack customers.

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    These also apply to French dads, remarkably. Being a dad is international 🌍✌️🕊️

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    I’m guilty of all of them except the “heating the whole neighborhood “ thing. I always hated when my dad said that.