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[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I was a professional line stander in DC for many years. I think the longest wait was probably close to 72 hours.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It was back in the 90’s and I think it was a senate hearing for Microsoft, so Bill Gates was there himself.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

He should have hired a professional like you too instead of waiting for that long.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Bill gates wasn’t there himself he was testifying, so many lawyers hire line standers to wait for them. It’s pretty cool cause it gives jobs to lots of people who couldn’t hold down a regular job.