• 58008@lemmy.world
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    20 days ago

    I feel icky using the pens in banks that are chained to the counter, imagine using a communal cup chained to an open-air water pump 🤢

    Also, my dude on the left is going through some shit 😆

    • Rcklsabndn@sh.itjust.works
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      19 days ago

      I could be wrong, but if the cup is brass/bronze/pewter it would have inherent antimicrobial abilities. I still think sharing a public cup is kind of gross, though.

    • shalafi@lemmy.world
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      20 days ago

      How do you survive day-to-day life?! I cannot imagine how weak your immune system is from lack of challenge. Yes, I’m fully vaccinated, not one of those idiots, but neither am I worried about bacteria like you seem to be.

      Apologies, not trying to jump your ass, just can’t fathom such an attitude. I’d lick such a pen on a dare, think nothing of it, and nothing would happen. LOL, and I came of age in the AIDS epidemic!

      • joelfromaus@aussie.zone
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        19 days ago

        Pretty sure a little girl died of Meningococcal around the area where I grew up and lead to a large push on public awareness of not sharing drinking utensils in particular.

        Another prevalent disease spread around when I was younger was cold sores and another that effected my family was golden staph which a sibling of mine had an infection and we were forbidden from sharing any eating or drinking utensils with.

        I guess my point is that I’m glad you’ve never worried about it. For everyone else, be hygienic and don’t suck on public pens.

    • Wahots@pawb.social
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      20 days ago

      It would be gross, but the constant UV exposure would definitely help, at least during summer.