• sauerkrautsaul@lemmus.org
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    9 hours ago

    how cultures treat the remains of the dead vary. wrapping your mom’s body in a sheet and hiding it in the house while you wear a wig and go to cash her checks isnt someone waking up from otherwise foolish death customs dude

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      6 hours ago

      You know what. Maybe it should be!

      I have an idea for a bold new law. Let’s help desperate people, add more whimsy to the world, and maybe help some folks discover something about themselves.

      New Law:
      You can legally claim your dead relative’s social welfare benefits for up to five years after their death…but you have to dress up and present as them full time!

    • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      9 hours ago

      It really wasn’t meant to be taken that seriously, haha. But I suppose you could tag me as woke to foolish death customs dude. It would be an interesting way to be introduced at a wake