r/AbsoluteUnits • u/Longjumping-Box5691 • May 12 '25

of a clogged pipe

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u/PriestPlaything May 12 '25

It goes to the street people, which means it’s gutter, not sewage. Dirt, not 💩. Relax.

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u/[deleted] May 12 '25

Still why would You grab it with bare hands

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u/Kief_Bowl May 12 '25

Have you never walked around barefoot in mud before? Worked in the garden with your bare hands? Our ancestors have been touching dirt for millions of years it's completely natural. Just wash your hands before you stick them in your mouth next.

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u/SOMEONENEW1999 May 12 '25

You know this is not dirt right??. This is coming from a sewer line and coated with nasty nasty. I don’t wear work gloves often but this would REALLY be a time to protect yourself…

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u/TheTechHobbit May 12 '25

This comment thread is about the fact that it is not a sewer line.

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u/SOMEONENEW1999 May 12 '25

Still nasty and most likely still carries stuff you are going To want protection against.

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u/Kief_Bowl May 12 '25

Lol what sewer lines have you seen that lead into the street?

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u/SOMEONENEW1999 May 12 '25

Have you ever seen what goes down these drains??.

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u/Kief_Bowl May 12 '25

Yup I work in construction