Seven ( @7of9@startrek.website ) 39•1 year agoAfter passing my certification with ease, my instructor pointed out that women generally make better forklift drivers … so, this would make sense in an animé about the cut-and-thrust world of competitive forklift driving … which is also a thing BTW.
ummthatguy ( @ummthatguy@startrek.website ) English16•1 year agoWorked with a guy who could pick up a dime with one of the forks. About the only thing he could do with precision, but still impressive.
Seven ( @7of9@startrek.website ) 6•1 year agoI’m not even mad, that’s impressive!
TheOakTree ( @TheOakTree@beehaw.org ) 15•1 year agoAnime about trans men being under fire in competitive forklift operating behcause they have a “biological advantage” over AMABs despite the literal mechanisms of hrt.
Seven ( @7of9@startrek.website ) 3•1 year agoHe gets found out when, after an emergency where he uses a forklift to save a puppy, instead of embracing the puppy in a manly manner he tries to sneak away to keep his identity secret
I just recently found out they have forklift rodeos! there are videos of some on YouTube
the forklift skill is impressive, but the comments are the best part
Seven ( @7of9@startrek.website ) 2•1 year agoThe thing is, driving a forklift is actually fun, with the steering at the back and levers to move the forks etc, so I can imagine competing with them would be great … maybe the watching isn’t so compelling though
maquise ( @maquise@ttrpg.network ) 8•1 year ago“Young man, there’s no need to feel down…”
Dagwood222 ( @Dagwood222@lemm.ee ) 2•1 year agoArchie Bunker had a female neighbor who drove a forklift. Quick search shows she was played by Betty Garret.