r/KidsAreFuckingStupid 7d ago

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u/AmnesiA_sc 7d ago

over 30 years ago I heard a story (no idea if it's true or not) about a guy who just let the tape measure reel itself back in and it spun around and sliced through his finger to the bone like a paper cut.

I've been so paranoid around those things ever since hearing that. This video made me uncomfortable. Great impression though.

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u/FesteringNeonDistrac 7d ago

I've sliced myself on them before. Not that bad, but I can believe it. They can be kind of dangerous in a few ways