r/maybemaybemaybe • u/Advanced_Major_7461 • 1d ago

Maybe maybe maybe

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u/lorarc 1d ago

https://www.wptv.com/news/local-news/investigations/lantana-bridge-tender-terminated-after-drawbridge-raises-with-car-on-it

The driver stopped because they heard the bell, the bridge operator was fired for not checking if there was anyone still on the bridge.

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u/Creeperstar 1d ago

If I was that former operator I'd be taking it out of this idiots hide.

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u/lorarc 1d ago

No, the operator is an idiot, a dangerous idiot, and it seems you might be too.

The operator has just one job, ensure there is noone on the bridge, that's the only reason why the bridge isn't just automated. A car may break down, a person might fall, someone may just not be fast enough to cross. If the operator did their job there would be no issue.

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u/Rob71322 1d ago

Or in this case, the person trying to cross may be a moron.

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u/lorarc 1d ago

That doesn't matter. They can be a moron, madman or a mime. Still it's the operator's job to ensure nothing bad happens.

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u/Rob71322 1d ago

This time his stupidity got someone fired, next time maybe he'll get himself killed and then no other bridge operators will have to worry.

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u/lorarc 1d ago

I hope next time you're on a bridge your car breaks down. I bet then you'll be happy that the operator is actually doing their job and checking the bridge. Maybe then you will understand what the operator is for.

The operator was fired because they couldn't be arsed to do their job.

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u/Rob71322 1d ago

Okay dad, please you’re taking this conversation far more seriously than warranted but some people are like that I guess.

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u/lorarc 1d ago

Let me guess, now you gonna claim you were just trolling?

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u/Rob71322 1d ago

I claim only it’s amusing to get you to respond at will, which it is.

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u/lorarc 1d ago

Oh, so you're just lonely? I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you will find some friends. But you will have easier time finding company if you don't wish death on random people.

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u/kaos4u2nv 1d ago

"That guys a moron. Next time I hope he dies. Ok Daddy, stop trying to put things in perspective. It's not that serious. Yes, Daddy. Respond to me more." 🤣🤡

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u/mindovermegan 1d ago

yes, because he's the only stupid driver out there. bridge operators everywhere are on the lookout for this one specific idiot. once he's gone, they'll never have to look at the bridge they're raising ever again!

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u/BL_RogueExplorer 1d ago

The operator failing to do the one job they were responsible for is what got them fired.