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Hemp rope armor of the locomotive "Hairy Mary", Second Boer War (lemmy.world)
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[–] Pattern 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’m terrified to think of what an anime version of something called “Hairy Mary” might look like.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"Winnie Rides Hairy Mary to Glory"

[–] Pattern 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

“Hairy Mary and the Tentacle Rope Armor”

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

that's the prequel

[–] slaughtermouse 5 points 2 years ago

In which our protagonists set the stage and learn some valuable lessons which led to the decision to use hemp instead.