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[–] entwine@programming.dev 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I've seen this joke done hundreds of times on TV and in movies growing up, but never experienced it myself. I have pretty much always lived in the suburbs in homes with their own water heaters, yet I still have yet to experience this phenomenon.

I don't doubt that it's possible, but the conditions to "trigger" it are probably very specific to regions where film makers and comic artists live.

[–] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

As long as the temperature is high enough in the tank there should be plenty of hot water to wash dishes and not have a cold shower. Cooler sure, but just move the handle a smidge.

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 5 points 3 weeks ago

Then the dishwashing stops and suddenly you have a boiling shower lol

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago

Happens for me for sure. Has happened in more than one place I've lived lol