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[–] logicbomb@lemmy.world 22 points 6 days ago (3 children)

I would call those normal footprints, not inverse footprints. We call both additive and subtractive marks left by feet "footprints."

If you were to step in ink, and then step onto paper, that would create a footprint.

If you were to step in drying concrete, that would also create a footprint.

[–] Saapas@piefed.zip 21 points 6 days ago

That would also create a black eye because dude I just finished that

[–] Klear@quokk.au 6 points 6 days ago

What if you step in ink and then in drying concrete? Double print!

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

Would an inverse footprint just be…the actual foot?

[–] IcedRaktajino@startrek.website 10 points 6 days ago

My dogs always leave ~~footprints~~ paw prints on the sidewalk before I sweep off the snow. They're cute until they freeze into ice and I nearly make a cartoon sound effect as I slip on them lol.

[–] RunJun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 6 days ago

The bane of shoveling

[–] MintyFresh@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago

You can tell what neighbors have their shit in a pile. The most dutiful and dedicated among them will make a point to clear the snow before anyone has a chance to drive or walk on it. I had neighbors that would snowblow, then sweep their sidewalk and driveway. Never used a grain of salt. They were dicks, but damn if their driveway wasn't immaculate.

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world -5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I hate that. Walk in the street.

[–] Hubi@feddit.org 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

You're liable if someone slips on your driveway where I live.

[–] lolrightythen@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

Our snow plows go by at 35 mph. If you work or even go to a store, your sidewalk with be covered by the time you return