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[-] Dolores@hexbear.net 71 points 2 months ago
[-] Diuretic_Materialism@hexbear.net 63 points 2 months ago

FYI this was a commercial truck transporting gravel, yah know what trucks are meant for, not some burgerbrain compensating for something.

[-] MF_COOM@hexbear.net 38 points 2 months ago

Are trucks meant for surpassing weight limits of bridges

[-] Diuretic_Materialism@hexbear.net 37 points 2 months ago

No the operator was being stupid.

Just saying this was a truck being used for what it's actually intended for having an accident due to operator error.

[-] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 20 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Bet the gravel was like 20% of the entire weight

[-] AmericaDelendaEst@hexbear.net 15 points 2 months ago

I was just thinking "damn, an F-750?? is this a parody" thinking it's a truck the size of optimus prime

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[-] LanyrdSkynrd@hexbear.net 42 points 2 months ago

I saw a YouTube video where someone who lives next to a covered bridge clipped together every truck that ignored the clearance signs and damaged the bridge. The description said there's a $5k fine for that.

The comments were full of, "This is a scam! They need to fix that bridge". Americans are so broken that personal freedom is now the right to destroy historic bridges without consequences.

[-] RoabeArt@hexbear.net 29 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

"This bridge can't accommodate your ridiculous treat-truck and we will fine you if you break it."

Pickup owners: "tHiS iS a ScAm"

I bet these same people post comments like "fuck around, find out" and "should have listened" on videos of people getting shot by the cops for not following their orders one hundred percent.

[-] VILenin@hexbear.net 8 points 2 months ago

These are the same people that post about how the city is targeting them because their cars keep getting towed after parking in the bus stop

[-] Smeagolicious@hexbear.net 20 points 2 months ago
[-] miz@hexbear.net 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

the videos of this are darkly funny. so many collisions

[-] smb@lemmy.ml 34 points 2 months ago

we should build more such bridges.

[-] Eldritch@hexbear.net 33 points 2 months ago

I think you could shoot everyone that owns a F-X50 and it would be a net positive for the earth

[-] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 39 points 2 months ago

oh no not the small business owners

[-] BurgerPunk@hexbear.net 13 points 2 months ago

They take on the risk!!! Will no one think of the risk!!!

[-] iridaniotter@hexbear.net 31 points 2 months ago

Article link

https://www.thedrive.com/news/overweight-ford-f-750-plunges-through-historic-wooden-bridge-in-maine

Based on the images, the bridge gave way almost immediately under the weight of the truck. The driver suffered minor injuries but was able to exit the vehicle on his own. Luckily, no one else was hurt, considering the area is popular with swimmers and kayakers.

Wow

[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 31 points 2 months ago

Looks like the "F" in F-150 stood for...FAT

[yeeeeeeow]

🕶️

[-] tilefan@lemm.ee 32 points 2 months ago

lol it was an F-750. a borderline semi truck

[-] Skeleton_Erisma@hexbear.net 26 points 2 months ago
[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 25 points 2 months ago
[-] hexaflexagonbear@hexbear.net 20 points 2 months ago
[-] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 17 points 2 months ago

I spilled a lot more than juice wacking my ol' wiener off to that BBT (big beautiful truck).

[-] Guamer@hexbear.net 31 points 2 months ago
[-] RNAi@hexbear.net 12 points 2 months ago

Willem scream

[-] pooh@hexbear.net 29 points 2 months ago
[-] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago

I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

[-] dgbbad@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

I came looking for this comment.

[-] 1024_Kibibytes@lemm.ee 28 points 2 months ago

This was a commercial truck meant for heavy loads. They are sometimes used as dump trucks. It should have been obvious that it wouldn't get across that bridge.

https://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/f650-f750/

[-] propter_hog@hexbear.net 28 points 2 months ago

It should have been obvious

Your faith in truck drivers' ability to notice signs is sorely misplaced.

[-] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 19 points 2 months ago

the ones with CDLs are usually better than some rando gender affirmation customer

[-] FnordPrefect@hexbear.net 27 points 2 months ago

lol, I was assuming that it would be in the middle of the bridge, but that happened, like, immediately. I don't even think the whole thing was on there yet...

Also, it's hard to say for sure, but that wood looks in pretty solid condition too. Did the article include the weight of the truck and weight limit of the bridge?

[-] EnsignRedshirt@hexbear.net 25 points 2 months ago

https://www.thedrive.com/news/overweight-ford-f-750-plunges-through-historic-wooden-bridge-in-maine

The weight limit of the bridge was 3 tons, which likely wouldn't even support an empty F-750, and the article mentions that the truck was hauling a load of crushed gravel. The bridge might as well have been made of paper.

[-] thefartographer@lemm.ee 24 points 2 months ago

I'm sure they woke up just fine in their own home only to realize that they don't remember surviving or getting home. That's when the new family starts moving in...

[-] comrade_pibb@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago

I know just the guy to call

[-] miz@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

~~what's the reference?~~ I figured it out

spoilerbeetlejuice

[-] sexywheat@hexbear.net 20 points 2 months ago

lmao get fucked honkey tonk carbrain che-laugh

[-] Outdoor_Catgirl@hexbear.net 3 points 2 months ago

Ah yes, the commercial truck being used for hauling gravel(presumably commercially) is "car brain"

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[-] lugal@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 2 months ago

Who's history now?

[-] Tychoxii@hexbear.net 16 points 2 months ago

well, here i go watch sorcerer again

[-] RNAi@hexbear.net 4 points 2 months ago
[-] 666PeaceKeepaGirl@hexbear.net 8 points 2 months ago
[-] Tofu_Lewis@hexbear.net 3 points 2 months ago

Movie that on paper shouldn't be good but has such a bizarre dreamlike quality that it burrows into your mind. Highly recommend.

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[-] lapis@hexbear.net 13 points 2 months ago

Beetlejuice (2025)?

[-] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 7 points 2 months ago

Maine: The Way Life Should Be

[-] buckykat@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago

:sicko-yes:

[-] kleeon@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago

natural selection

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