Comment on How old is the "world's oldest profession"?

• IWW4@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Sure, but are those professions still around?

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  • cattywampas@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Like farmers? Or weavers? Or metal workers? Or shepherds? Yes.

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    • Tja@programming.dev ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      How about copper merchants?

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      • KingGimpicus@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

        Ea-nasir will life in infamy for all time.

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    • massive_bereavement@fedia.io ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Pointy rock delivery, clubbers, fine cave painting, sabertooth tiger removal service, the pelt emporium, bear-away, insurance against sun not coming out, cryogenics.

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      • cattywampas@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        I think you’re underestimating the level of technology in 2400 BC

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      • floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

        I think you’re due for a museum visit

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    • IWW4@lemmy.zip ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Don’t tell me, go tell the thread.

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      • Klear@piefed.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        The thread? Do I look like a weaver?

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  • HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    I’m sure I can but shitty copper from someone.

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  • riot@fedia.io ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    Midwifery.

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