It is good when people help each other. It warms a truck when a community sticks by each other.

Shit like this is why I love the punk scene. The punk scene is like the idealized small American town, for you may one day be asked to help someone you barely know and do it without a second thought. Why wouldn't you help someone who needs it. You know damn well that when the time comes and you too need help, it will be found.

I have pulled on my network of comrades to make sure someone got a phone. This was done for the price of food and fellowship.

This is the way.

You engage in the economy of helping people to move stuff. One person has a dolly, another has a truck, they come, they move the thing, you pay in pizza and at least one IOU of "I'll be there for you next time".

When the time comes you are enlisted, you go, you help, you recieve pizza.

The cycle continues.

This is the way.

This is the only way.

I am the guy with the truck.

The truck is proof that Americans can and will accept socialism.

It's brocialism.

It's so refreshing to see goodvibe things from the US :D

So we've re-derived living in a community from first principles?

No matter where you come from , once you can say "I know a guy" you're an American.

The American lower-working class economy is predominantly favor and goodwill-based, yes. Pain in the ass sometimes but also more fun imo. Community is important to keep alive.

Until now, trucks seemed to be linked to toxic masculinity. Turns out, the guys just want to be part of the community.

This was surprisingly funny and surprisingly positive for something to do with Americans.

Fyi, if you are moving one piece of furniture, sure get the truck guy and a couple buddies. If you are moving ALL your stuff, hire movers. (Unless you and your buddies are in their 20s)

Having been the guy with the truck for a while, that is 100% how it works. However, the currency can also be a beer (or two).

Today would be my brother's birthday, he was my truck guy (and so much more).

in my experience, this is also how 3d printers work.....

In Australia the price is beer. If it's a small job, one or two beers, either while doing the job or at the end, big job means a whole case of beer per person. Everyone would think there was something wrong with you if you provided only pizza.

I own a truck. I live in the states. In a state more urban than rural - so less trucks comparatively speaking.

BY FAR - the best part about owning a truck, is being asked to help someone move something big. This couldn’t be more true. Except sometimes the payment can be, or include a single cold beer. My name isn’t Kevin though.

I do this ALL THE TIME-and I love it.

Absolute poetry.

I miss work for trade...

You just took care of a guy and when the time came, he took care of you.

"Today you... Tomorrow me..."

Non-toxic Masculinity

I'm in halifax, Nova Scotia, if someone knows a guy, let me know

Self organising society can't work eh? I present exhibit 1A without comment.

People can be good. A society can regulate itself if it is made of good people and bad people are cast out.

Thank you. I liked this, real or not

If the guys that frequently move furniture describe you are "strong for your size", that is a powerful compliment.

Yeah, I was Tony last week. But instead of pizza I was paid in beer. Good deal, would do again

I fucking love these.

My favorite is the Waffle House: https://wandering-nobunaga.com/stories/a-waffle-house-at-three-in

That is very wholesome. Also all of the quotes have a very funny American accent in my head.

arigatou gozaimasu amerikajinsan

Been aware of this unwritten rule for a number of years. The people who ask me for help do not. They insult the tradition by trying to give me money...stunch refusal gets me strange looks but invites to weekend bbqs.