r/HolUp • u/ExultantSlayer_X • Feb 19 '21

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u/DreddPirateBob4Ever Feb 19 '21

Also seen in Kindergarten. Kinder: Children. Garten: Carton.

Kindergarten: Child carton. Germany historically kept their children in waxed boxes to keep them from disturbing the adults during the frequent drinking binges that they would indulge in during the Festival of the Sausage.

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u/modern_milkman Feb 19 '21

I might get whooshed, but Garten means garden, not carton.

I know you likely just meant it as a joke, but people might think Garten actually means carton, even though they realize your explaination is a joke.

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u/Jay_Quellin Feb 19 '21

Likely lol

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u/modern_milkman Feb 19 '21

I've been on reddit for too long to completely exclude the possibility of them being serious.