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Just picturing an alien archaeologist "so, as they stopped being crippled by polio or losing their lives building railroads, they complained about having to wash the dishes?"

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[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Nowadays we have first world problems, but I wonder if something comparable existed 500 years ago. Maybe city problems?

Oh no, they didn’t have salmon at the fish market, so I had to buy perch instead.

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

Ahaha, definitely had "royal court" and OG bourgeoisie problems.

"Oh no, my servant lost her leg to an infected toenail and now I hear her peg clomping everytime she walks near!"

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

That’s comparable to today’s millionaire problems.

Oh no, my Bugatti isn’t blue enough for this event, so I had to drive one of my Lamborghinis instead.

[–] Lauchs@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Jesus, I hope that didn't happen to you!

[–] TranquilTurbulence@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

Fortunately, there was a simple solution: Buy a new Bugatti on the way to the party.