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Regular ol' painted van instead of slightly larger regular ol' painted van

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[–] thirdBreakfast@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] bitofarambler@crazypeople.online 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Hahha I've never seen that, that's great!

[–] thirdBreakfast@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Then you might need this context. The IT Crowd.

Oh, that's the bell that was ringing, haha. I guess that means I get to watch the IT Crowd again, thanks!

[–] Digestive_Biscuit@feddit.uk 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Watching emergency vehicles in Jakarta traffic is a sight. Also the buses which can't pull over to the side of the road so people get out and have to battle through the left lane then a bunch of parked up bikes and food stands.

Also, why are there so many green walls in Indonesia?

[–] bitofarambler@crazypeople.online 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Even here in Jogja(96% fewer people than Bali/Jakarta), I was able to get a video of an ambulance, lights and siren on, stuck behind two packed lanes as far as the eye could see.

good questions.

"Verses from the Qur'an describing reclining on green cushions and garments of fine silk imbue the color with a sense of tranquility and peace. Believers are adorned with green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade, symbolizing purity and divine favor."

maybe?

[–] Digestive_Biscuit@feddit.uk 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Huh that's really interesting, thanks.

[–] bitofarambler@crazypeople.online 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

For sure! Has me wondering about colors in other religions.