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[–] 7of9@startrek.website 53 points 11 months ago (4 children)

After passing my certification with ease, my instructor pointed out that women generally make better forklift drivers ... so, this would make sense in an animé about the cut-and-thrust world of competitive forklift driving ... which is also a thing BTW.

[–] ummthatguy@startrek.website 22 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Worked with a guy who could pick up a dime with one of the forks. About the only thing he could do with precision, but still impressive.

[–] 7of9@startrek.website 6 points 11 months ago

I'm not even mad, that's impressive!

[–] TheOakTree@beehaw.org 15 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Anime about trans men being under fire in competitive forklift operating behcause they have a "biological advantage" over AMABs despite the literal mechanisms of hrt.

[–] 7of9@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago

He gets found out when, after an emergency where he uses a forklift to save a puppy, instead of embracing the puppy in a manly manner he tries to sneak away to keep his identity secret

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 12 points 11 months ago (1 children)

32-Bit Jam is on for the next two weeks, if anyone wants to make Tony Hawk's Pro Forklift Certification.

"You drove the forklift up an incline, lost contact with the floor, and entered an uncontrolled spin for several complete rotations before regaining traction. You are extremely disqualified. But god damn, high five."

[–] 7of9@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago

For anyone who wants to get in training, GTA5 has working forklifts and pallets ;-)

[–] ShittyKopper@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I just recently found out they have forklift rodeos! there are videos of some on YouTube

the forklift skill is impressive, but the comments are the best part

[–] 7of9@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago

The thing is, driving a forklift is actually fun, with the steering at the back and levers to move the forks etc, so I can imagine competing with them would be great ... maybe the watching isn't so compelling though

[–] maquise@ttrpg.network 12 points 11 months ago

“Young man, there’s no need to feel down…”

[–] TheDoozer@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

Got some Erza Scarlet vibes.

REQUIP!

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 6 points 11 months ago

Archie Bunker had a female neighbor who drove a forklift. Quick search shows she was played by Betty Garret.

[–] KpntAutismus@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago

i wish dressing up for work was this fun.

[–] EdibleFriend@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

Hank Hill approved.

[–] SilverbrookCVN@sopuli.xyz 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)