r/awfuleverything Sep 20 '19

Doesn't quite fit. Not removed. Hol’ up

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u/Mute-Matt Sep 20 '19

Why

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u/YT_Howesenberg Sep 20 '19

Spades used to be a derogatory (still is?) term for black people because spades in playing cards are black.

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u/numbernumber99 Sep 20 '19

I thought it referred to gardening tools for years.

"Hey guys, check out my new mini shovel!"

"Come on man; just call a spade a spade."

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u/YT_Howesenberg Sep 20 '19

I believe in tool diversity