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Ok, so less a shower thought and more a "random observation while standing in line to vote" thought, but my mind is about equally checked out in both scenarios, so I'll count it.

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[–] Fermion@feddit.nl 121 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Getting hit on at the polls is a great way to make voting even more uncomfortable.

Best to stick to polite chit chat, and otherwise avoid bothering people when they're voting.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 28 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Seems to me that if you're canny about your polite chitchat while standing in line, you could segue to "you wanna get a drink sometime?" after you both come out of the polling place.

Which leads me to remind the ladies, just because he was all supportive of women's bodily autonomy in line, doesn't mean you can be sure how he actually voted in the booth!

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.world 22 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Which is why so many women hate talking to men they don't know: there's so often that request for a date after even the most innocuous small talk.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 weeks ago

Yes I guess that's true, and it doesn't even help if he'd be chill about accepting a "no thanks," because she can't know that in advance, and so many guys aren't. I guess there's always the possibility of running into each other in a bar or similar situation where they could assume meeting someone might be a goal of being there. "Didn't I meet you when we were both voting for Harris?" would be a change from the usual lines.

[–] Zahille7@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

It's like trying to find an SO at a comic convention. Just enjoy the show and be happy you've found like-minded nerds.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

"I hate these polling places, they're such meat markets."

[–] Curious_Canid@lemmy.ca 116 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

This may be the most brilliant get-out-the-vote tactic I've ever seen.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 44 points 2 weeks ago

Nah, cause the hot girls won't care about republicans.

Wait a second...

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 18 points 2 weeks ago

Lol, thanks. Kinda wish I'd have thought of it sooner and made some kind of graphic based on those old ads.

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 50 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 10 points 2 weeks ago

You really know how to work the polls

[–] moshankey@lemmy.world 43 points 2 weeks ago

Anything to get out to vote. Made me laugh. Good day for it.

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 37 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (4 children)

Same reason I go to the dentist. Dental hygienists are hot as hell.

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[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] Gork@lemm.ee 44 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah. But they’re spitters.

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Personal preference. I guess I'm just into scrubs and latex in my mouth 🤷🏻‍♂️

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Did you floss for me big daddy?

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[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I thought the punchline was going to be "to get drilled".

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Punchline requires joke, lol

[–] slurpeesoforion@startrek.website 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Mine never shut up. Why was my appointment booking an hour?

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's part of it for me. I love listening to idle chatter while my teeth get worked over with implements. And nitrile on gums is better than a deep tissue massage.

Any single dental hygienists near BGKY hmu please

[–] slurpeesoforion@startrek.website 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Mine want a two way conversation. And I have stuff to do.

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Just go

"Guh. Uh-huh. Mumblemumblemumble"

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I used to have a roommate who was in dental school. He said getting dates was incredibly easy because everybody realized it was the last time they would be in a large community of single people their age who were also intelligent and had similar interests and earning potential. And indeed, he went out with probably 20 different women that year. And he was incredibly picky and would write them off after one date - she's too loud, too quiet, doesn't drink, drinks too much, swears too much, smokes... Right at the end of the year he found the one, then had to go off and spend 2 years doing public health dentistry in another state to pay for his school loan. After 2 months he found another the one there and dumped the local one. So okay, I'm sure that gripping saga was worth telling lol.

[–] OldManBOMBIN@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Hm. Hm. Mhm. If I'm understanding you correctly, you're saying that all dental hygienists are whores?

[–] irreticent@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Whores get paid. Dental hygienists are sluts; they give it away for free.

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 20 points 2 weeks ago

Turn voting into speed dating

[–] Volkditty@lemmy.world 20 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Just got back from voting and I was looking for an opportunity to mention how attractive the lady that checked me in was.

[–] ohellidk@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

was she checking you out, too?

[–] Volkditty@lemmy.world 21 points 2 weeks ago
[–] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

They were all ancient ladies with curly grandma-fro hairdos at ours

[–] zante 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Get out of the shower, democracy needs you.

[–] B312@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Super Earth calls for our aid

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

........but wash your pitts first.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Okay I've been voting by mail for years, but if I ever have to go to the actual polls again I want to walk up to somebody working there and say, "We've been trying to get in touch with you about your extended warranty."

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