What's sad about this is that in 2023 there's still a subculture of mechanics who think it's "weak" or "unmanly" to use things like gloves when working on cars

What's sad about this is that in 2023 there's still a subculture of mechanics who think it's "weak" or "unmanly" to use things like gloves when working on cars (and I'm pretty sure that extends to other forms of hands on work) We don't have the excuse earlier generations had, we know this stuff causes cancer, we know it seeps into your skin and doesn't come out just because you washed your hands well, but people still don't see a problem with going fist deep in used engine oil or dumping half a can of brake cleaner on something in an enclosed garage