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As a German visiting the US (social.fossware.space)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by NettoHikari@social.fossware.space to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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Explanation: Germans ~~used to~~ (apparently only in my bubble) call cellphones "Handy" and many people still do that. My friends from america found that quite hilarious.

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[-] ibk@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

What is a handy in the US?

[-] NettoHikari@social.fossware.space 22 points 1 year ago

A handjob. Better don't ask anyone for a handy.

[-] Little8Lost@feddit.de 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Py peer review:

[-] NettoHikari@social.fossware.space 9 points 1 year ago

I have a bro in the US @Zengen@social.fossware.space. He visited me a couple times in Germany (even for my wedding) and I visited him in the US two times. Last time with my wife and my kids, in April. When we explained to his family what a Handy is in Germany, they all laughed and this is what ultimately led me to the creation of this meme.

Also, he and I frequently make jokes about it.

[-] Little8Lost@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

this is xool, best usage for the word i know of ^^

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