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[–] anzo@programming.dev 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I only learnt this recently, but snail depictions were ubiquitous in gothic manuscripts' marginalia. Oftentimes, with social implications, very much like satire. The snail, being slow and seemingly harmless, simbolizes futility or absurdity of certain endeavors. There's many interpretations among historians and art enthusiasts.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

For example, somr people say "no, they're just snails bro, monks did a lot of gardening"

[–] blackbrook@mander.xyz 2 points 3 weeks ago

They're also fun to draw.

[–] nailbar@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago

Did youtube recommend the same video to you too?