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[–] rain_enjoyer@sopuli.xyz 10 points 1 day ago (4 children)

there are people that don't know that? people that presumably passed primary school? some might remember that from 90s too

[–] FatVegan@leminal.space 3 points 22 hours ago

People don't know that siphoning gas is pretty hard on newer cars because of filters and system in place against tampering? They have to be so absolutely stupid. I mean can you believe that?

[–] paraphrand@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

To be fair. People probally know the basic concept. But they want information on the best ways, unexpected options for tubes, tips and tricks, how to break into locked gas covers quickly, etc. etc.

It’s 2026. And it’s normal to learn about things online in many parts of the world. And people have grown up knowing they can extend, expand and enhance their knowledge of things casually by looking it up.

I know it’s about gravity and getting it flowing, etc. I learned about it in grade school. But I would still look it up if i was faced with having to do it and had access to the internet.

[–] Nomecks@lemmy.ca 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The process is different now:

  1. Find a tall vehicle with a plastic gas tank
  2. Drill hole
  3. Drain gas into suitable container
[–] Marthirial@lemmy.world 2 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) (1 children)

Don't listen to them, Russian fellows. There is an easier way:

  • Stick a hose in the exhaust pipe
  • turn on the car
  • suck real hard until gas comes out
  • fill ~~coffin~~ I mean gas can.
[–] tocopherol@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 13 hours ago

"Russians should all kill themselves" is what you are saying if anyone is confused. You'd be surprised to learn not every Russian person is an evil terrorist deserving of death. Even if you are a Ukraine supporter you know Russian people live all over the world?

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Got to think about the "average" people you know, and then suddenly realize 1/2 of all people are dumber than that.

Warning: not good for your sanity to do the above

[–] bridgeburner@lemmy.world 0 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

That's the median, not the average

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

In that case you can put me in the lower median group

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Hey, did you know gasoline has calories? That gives me an idea...

--average person next to you in a mobile death machine

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

I wish more followed that thinking and chugged a gallon before thinking twice.