On a scale not seen in decades, many Americans are stuck in homes they would rather leave.
  • dogslayeggs@lemmy.world
    731·
    8 months ago

    but it was worth it to get out of Florida.

    You could put almost any horrific thing in front of that phrase and it sound valid.

    I had to keep my arm in a tub of fire ants for 5 minutes, but it was worth it to get out of Florida.

    • 5oap10116@lemmy.world
      261·
      8 months ago

      I had to cut off several limbs leading to a bad case of sepsis…

      I had to sell a few children (not mine) along the way engage in some other morally questionable activities…

      I had to sacrifice my first born like Abraham did his Isaac…

      …but it was worth it to get out of Florida

    • billwashere@lemmy.worldEnglish
      51·
      8 months ago

      I could not agree more. The flip side is likely true as well…

      “I’d rather put my arm in a tub of fire ants for 5 minutes than move to Florida. “