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schizoidman@lemm.ee to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Italian town bans residents from falling sick

www.straitstimes.com

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Italian town bans residents from falling sick

www.straitstimes.com

schizoidman@lemm.ee to Not The Onion@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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The move, done with a touch of irony, was aimed at highlighting the town’s inadequate access to healthcare. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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    Do even English people say “I’ve fallen sick”? Sounds so dramatic.

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      “I’ve fallen ill” is a common expression in the UK. “Fallen sick” would be a little unusual

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      …and I can’t get up!

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        Call an ambulance!

        • lambalicious@lemmy.sdf.org
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          In this economy???

        • Possibly linux@lemmy.zip
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          Life alert is a life saver! I wouldn’t be here without life alert.

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          But not for me!

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            Finally

    • Geometrinen_Gepardi@sopuli.xyz
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      Down with the sickness.

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        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09LTT0xwdfw

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      Some cultures even use the phrase “fallen pregnant”.

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