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[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 61 points 6 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

The Death Star.

“It is the opinion of this inspector that the sheer amount of guard railing that would need to be immediately installed in this facility to prevent its closure would bankrupt a small planet.”

[–] Pnut@lemm.ee 32 points 5 days ago

Hogwarts has proven to be lethal. Multiple times over. For the staff it's just a part of going to high school. Can you imagine getting an injury from playing quidditch? No you can't. Because if you fall off that broom you just die.

[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 32 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Every workplace in Star Wars. No railings or safety of any kind.

[–] Pnut@lemm.ee 17 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Why do they build so many endless pits?! What possible purpose could that serve?

[–] InFerNo@lemmy.ml 11 points 5 days ago

Not having to fill that void with something. It's a savings matter.

[–] lime@feddit.nu 5 points 5 days ago

the only time there is a railing on screen, it kills ben burtt. railings are rebel propaganda.

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 40 points 6 days ago

Come with me, and you'll be, in a woooorld of OSHA violations!

[–] gmtom@lemmy.world 27 points 6 days ago

Would he be more confused by the factory or by the fact an American regulator sent him to a factory in England?

[–] yesman@lemmy.world 20 points 5 days ago

What people don't understand is that Wonka is a visionary. You don't hinder men of genius with dull government bureaucrats!

Let the man cook, enjoy the chocolate knowing that the little orange men are happy, And really better off than they would be on their scary native island. They appreciate all that Wonka does without demeaning his genius by demanding a salary. If only the tax-man was so enlightened.

[–] Kratzkopf@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] dresden@discuss.online 1 points 3 days ago

Happy Cake Day!

[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 21 points 6 days ago

Why do you think he is trying to get rid of it.

Only the current owner is liable when they come knocking.

[–] victorz@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago

Holy whitespace!

[–] Seleni@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago
[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago

Those Who Write Citations Against Omelas.

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

Look, you take the tour at your own risk.