From “Uncle John’s ‘Slightly Irregular’ Bathroom Reader”

    • PapaStevesy@lemmy.world
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      13 hours ago

      Banana Boat Song is referring to fruit, that’s just not the point of the song. But the fruit is referenced a ton in the lyrics, what did you think the tally man was tallying?

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        13 hours ago

        Banthas? Sandpeople ride single file to hide their numbers, so they can be tricky to tally.

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          5 hours ago

          Only if you’re trying to tally them based on their footprints. If you’re watching them go by, being in single file makes them way easier to tally.