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The phrase “snitches get stitches” makes a lot of assumptions about the quality and expediency of healthcare. (lemmy.world)
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[–] AnonTwo@kbin.social 20 points 10 months ago (2 children)

No, it was indeed with the idea that someone would cut you with a knife which would require stitches.

It's like 30 years old from when hospitals were...expensive still yes, but not that bad.

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 20 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The idea of hospitals being expensive is so alien to me, that's genuinely awful.

[–] metaStatic@kbin.social 6 points 10 months ago

actually dystopian

[–] Lath@kbin.social -3 points 10 months ago

Really? Wonder where I remember my version from...