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Scrubbles ( scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech )  to Memes@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago

The "Driving across the Midwest" Starter Pack

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The "Driving across the Midwest" Starter Pack

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Scrubbles ( scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech )  to Memes@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago
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  • pelotron ( pelotron@midwest.social ) 
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    2 years ago

    Midwesterner here. This is correct. Though it’s missing anti-abortion ads and the PORN DESTROYS ALL LIVES signs that always follow the Adult Superstore ones.

    • Scrubbles ( scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech ) OP
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      don’t forget the giant sign that just says JESUS. Nothing else, literally just that.

      • Nougat ( Nougat@fedia.io ) 
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        And the Enormous Lower Case T.

        • Scrubbles ( scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech ) OP
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          • LinkOpensChest.wav ( LinkOpensChest_wav@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 
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            Stealing this

          • MentallyExhausted ( MentallyExhausted@reddthat.com ) 
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      • Papamousse ( Frederic@beehaw.org ) 
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        There’s the same sign in NC/SC, plus the SOTB Pedro signs

    • LinkOpensChest.wav ( LinkOpensChest_wav@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 
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      I’m always amazed all those adult superstores can stay open with the internet, but I guess porn is only a fraction of their inventory

      • rusticus ( rusticus@lemm.ee ) 
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        The answer to your query is Glory Holes. Tons of closeted gay repression in conservative parts of the world.

        • LinkOpensChest.wav ( LinkOpensChest_wav@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) 
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          True.

          Also, even for those of us who are out, they sell better sex toys than Spencer’s, better lube than Walgreens, and are the only place to buy Wildberry incense for some reason.

          And the workers are some of the genuinely nicest people you can meet in the Midwest.

    • Nougat ( Nougat@fedia.io ) 
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      Ha, I’m still alive. CHECKMATE

  • Nougat ( Nougat@fedia.io ) 
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    I once TPed the statue of former president Ronald Reagan at his boyhood home in Dixon, IL.

    • I_am_10_squirrels ( I_am_10_squirrels@beehaw.org ) 
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      O7

  • bquintb ( bquintb@midwest.social ) 
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    Don’t forget the absolutey massive fireworks outlet stores that somehow remain profitable year round.

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    It’s nice that the bottom right one helps you practice your maths. “Exit 164 Miles” is just so boring.

  • Altima NEO ( altima_neo@lemmy.zip ) 
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    What are those weigh stations even for? I see them on the Western states too.

    And they’re always closed! So clearly not that important.

    • MoonMelon ( MoonMelon@lemmy.ml ) 
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      Trucks can only be 80,000 pounds max and certain weight ratios per axle (varies by state and conditions). If you’re too heavy it could mean shifting the axles, obtaining a special permit, needing an escort, paying a fine, or even being stopped until you can sort it out. It has to do mostly with safety and damage to the roads AFAIK. Also it’s where they check all your paperwork and licenses.

  • perishthethought ( perishthethought@lemm.ee ) 
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    Drove across Kansas once. Every small town has 1 grain silo, 1 post office, 1 bank. Over and over.

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    deleted by creator

  • MacN'Cheezus ( MacNCheezus@lemmy.today ) Banned from community
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    I’ve lived in Los Angeles for 12 years and this sounds really comfy tbh

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