October 7, 2020 05:03 pm GMT
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There's a word for senior men who pass the time watching construction sites
From Wikipedia: "Umarell… is a folk term inBolognareferring specifically to men of retirement age who pass the time watching construction sites, especially roadworks stereotypically with hands clasped behind their back and offering unwanted advice."
There's even a blog dedicated to umarelli. — Read the rest
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