> How about being knee deep in toilets all day and having zero respect in society I realize that "plumbers crack" is a meme, but plumbers are some of the most

> How about being knee deep in toilets all day and having zero respect in society I realize that "plumbers crack" is a meme, but plumbers are some of the most highly respected people I've worked with. I completely don't understand the second clause there. And, frankly, opinion columnists (rightfully) get less respect than ever.