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https://xkcd.com/2390/

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Fell down a hole implies that the hole is vertical and going downwards

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

In that case, does "I fell in a hole" imply that the hole is horizontal and going sideways?

[–] Bach37strad 2 points 11 months ago

That's how my best friend accidently got my girlfriend pregnant.

Tie your damn shoelaces people!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago

Is there a similar implication for stairs when people fall down them?