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[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 16 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Never played the game, but suddenly am thinking of The Oregon Trail.

ETA: Apparently, you can play it in a browser.

[–] lasta@piefed.world 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

This is just my default shade. It’s either “snow” or “lobster”. Nothing in between.

[–] AlligatorBlizzard@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of '97:

Wear sunscreen.

If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.

[–] prettybunnys@piefed.social 4 points 4 days ago

Holy crap you just unlocked memories

Holy shit, how have I gone so fucking long without hearing that song? Thank you!

[–] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 5 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Considering my lifestyle, the main difference between summer and winter is that it's not too hot in winter. Harder to look pale when you're overheating.

You might manage to look pale enough when you overheat to the point of passing out.