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I'm left wondering, why is this here? Why was it translated in English, even.

Borrible 5y ago
To attract lurker. If you're lucky it elicites even some self-referential Statler and Waldorf comments. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statler_and_Waldorf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statler_and_Waldorf
westoncb 5y ago
I think because it's a consistent pattern, so its causes may reveal something interesting about human nature or society.
aledalgrande 5y ago
because it's hilarious
klyrs 5y ago
Not the first time that I've looked for an article about Italian culture, and there's articles in multiple languages but not Italian. I think that umarells are an interesting phenomenon. They sound like they were annoying construction workers (bikeshedding) but rather than treat them as a nuisance (loitering->fines or jail), a purpose was found: they get paid an honorarium for "jobs" most of us would find eyewateringly boring but provide value for the construction companies.
- ruggi 5y ago
  Well, they don't annoy workers, not that much. They may exchange some word, probably opinions on what's the best way to do the job, but they are mostly quiet and observing.
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sasaf5 5y ago
Because often software teams have one or two Umarells among the members.
- jacquesm 5y ago
  It isn't rare to have teams consist exclusively of Umarells. Usually this is the result of evaporative cooling.
tra3 5y ago
This explains why YouTube channels like Andrew Camarata's [0] have a million plus subs. Something about watching people work is fascinating. [0] https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewCamarata/featured https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewCamarata/featured
- sweuder 5y ago
  Andrew does a special kind of work to be fair. For the curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4De2tMjPRCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4De2tMjPRCE
  - tra3 5y ago
    I'd argue that this is an exception not the rule. Normally he's very practical and pragmatic. I aspire to be like him.

To attract lurker. If you're lucky it elicites even some self-referential Statler and Waldorf comments. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statler_and_Waldorf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statler_and_Waldorf

westoncb 5y ago

I think because it's a consistent pattern, so its causes may reveal something interesting about human nature or society.

aledalgrande 5y ago

because it's hilarious

klyrs 5y ago

Not the first time that I've looked for an article about Italian culture, and there's articles in multiple languages but not Italian. I think that umarells are an interesting phenomenon. They sound like they were annoying construction workers (bikeshedding) but rather than treat them as a nuisance (loitering->fines or jail), a purpose was found: they get paid an honorarium for "jobs" most of us would find eyewateringly boring but provide value for the construction companies.

ruggi 5y ago
Well, they don't annoy workers, not that much. They may exchange some word, probably opinions on what's the best way to do the job, but they are mostly quiet and observing.

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sasaf5 5y ago

Because often software teams have one or two Umarells among the members.

jacquesm 5y ago
It isn't rare to have teams consist exclusively of Umarells. Usually this is the result of evaporative cooling.

tra3 5y ago

This explains why YouTube channels like Andrew Camarata's [0] have a million plus subs. Something about watching people work is fascinating. [0] https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewCamarata/featured https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewCamarata/featured

sweuder 5y ago
Andrew does a special kind of work to be fair. For the curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4De2tMjPRCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4De2tMjPRCE
- tra3 5y ago
  I'd argue that this is an exception not the rule. Normally he's very practical and pragmatic. I aspire to be like him.