• PugJesus@piefed.socialOP
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    2 days ago

    Americans using the word propaganda for “something I don’t understand because my school system failed me so now I overcompensate by making up factoids that make me look even more uneducated by the rest of the world”

    Whoosh.

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      11 hours ago

      I’m geniunly curious why you are getting down voted. The “propaganda” word choice is clearly part of the joke.

      I mean, I wish we used C instead of F, but this take is still a whoosh.

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        11 hours ago

        I’m curious, why? I think metric makes sense in most regards but I like the granularity of F. The difference between 70F and 75F is pretty noticeable, but in C, it’s like what? 1 degree?

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          10 hours ago

          Because my partner uses C. The constant jump scares from temps is annoying 😀

          Separate from that, I use temps for what to wear, so exactness is less important to me. In truth AQI and humidity are much more important metrics to me.

          Plus:

          • Equipment temps are always in C
          • Using C is a gateway to metric use
          • Devices built for C are just… better. Example: Any washing machine for C has the temperatures listed on the settings vs the ever so useful “warm” or “colors”
          • Kettle boils when it hits 3 digits. More fun.

          So, lots of ancillary reasons I guess, vs any one direct reason.