• makyo@lemmy.world
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    Flensing is the removing of the blubber or outer integument of whales, separating it from the animal’s meat. Processing the blubber into whale oil was the key step that transformed a whale carcass into a stable, transportable commodity. It was an important part of the history of whaling.

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      I think it was intentionally left out to show it was said in one breath. You should read it like a fire and brimstone preacher is reading it I think.

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        For me it’s got those “I’m 14 and this is deep” vibes that paradoxically only “eloquent” boomers post on social media

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            Not my nation not my treasure I guess? Sorry I’m not cultivated like that 💀 What is he known for/why is he not just another dad on social media?

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            Makes sense, I didn’t know the guy at all apparently. Having looked him up it’s less funny to me tbh