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[–] massive_bereavement@fedia.io 10 points 2 days ago

you were so preoccupied with whether or not Jerrycan, you didn't stop to think if Jerryshould.

[–] adhocfungus@midwest.social 5 points 2 days ago

I used to work at a gas station decades ago that charged $20 for the 1 gallon Jerrycans. It was really rough anytime I had to sell one, because the only people who need them are already desperate. Anytime I was working alone I would give them away.

[–] dantheclamman@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

Being named for the Jerries 🤯

[–] RickyRigatoni@retrolemmy.com 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

How many gallons until it becomes a gerald canister?

[–] scutiger@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

If it was wavy, would it be called a Jheri can?

[–] Blackfeathr@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

How many Jerrycans make a Jerryrig?

[–] ace_garp@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

A great history lesson about the design, failings, and shortages of fuel containers, through the 20th century.

We will need one or two Jerry Cans for the Tanami Road, next week.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Still in use today! I want a couple of modern jerrycans, just can't afford it right now.