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[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 9 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Sorry, my bad. I forgot a zip tie.

[–] nova_ad_vitum@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 months ago

Okay someone do the math on how many zipties it would take to hold down a Saturn 5 rocket.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Why are we using zip ties as hold-down clamps in the first place?

[–] Krackalot@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Because we couldn't find our duct tape.

Ah yes, the handyman's secret weapon...