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[–] Bazell@lemmy.zip 12 points 2 days ago (14 children)

One of the most relatable things that I have seen for a while.

[–] FatVegan@leminal.space 3 points 2 days ago (13 children)
[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 21 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (12 children)

Part of the hot water pressure is stolen by the man for dishes. Shower suddenly gets cold. This doesn't happen if you're on city hot water probably, but it's very noticeable when you have your own heater

[–] entwine@programming.dev 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I've seen this joke done hundreds of times on TV and in movies growing up, but never experienced it myself. I have pretty much always lived in the suburbs in homes with their own water heaters, yet I still have yet to experience this phenomenon.

I don't doubt that it's possible, but the conditions to "trigger" it are probably very specific to regions where film makers and comic artists live.

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 days ago

Happens for me for sure. Has happened in more than one place I've lived lol

[–] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

As long as the temperature is high enough in the tank there should be plenty of hot water to wash dishes and not have a cold shower. Cooler sure, but just move the handle a smidge.

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 days ago

Then the dishwashing stops and suddenly you have a boiling shower lol

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