That saying refers to allowing someone to do what they want in the expectation that they'll screw themselves over. I have no idea where you got the idea it involves advertising literal rope.

[–] some_dude@lemm.ee 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

C'mon Dr. Owl, do I really need to explain this?

These people are making a choice to overexpose themselves to risk during a period of great economic uncertainty and are now regretting their actions. You could even say they did what they want and are getting screwed over.

[–] ProfessorOwl_PhD@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I did not comment on whether it's an appropriate expression for the situation in general, I said it's not linked to selling literal rope to people after they've been screwed. I don't know why I expected reading comprehension from someone who thinks Dr and Professor are interchangeable though.

[–] some_dude@lemm.ee 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

How do I make the jacking off motion in emojis, Professorrrrrr?

[–] ProfessorOwl_PhD@hexbear.net 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Why are you calling me professor, can you not tell the difference between a title and a username? And change instance.

[–] some_dude@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nah I'm good

[–] ProfessorOwl_PhD@hexbear.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

packwatch

[–] KnilAdlez@hexbear.net 2 points 2 weeks ago

I assure you it's just a suicide joke, no one on that subreddit is smart enough to think of anything deeper than that.