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Re:Why it’s hard to buy deodorant in Manhattan by taurath on Friday November 25, 2022 @06:16AM (#33741325)
> The phrase "riding shotgun" is in common use.

I’m in my 30s and this is the first time I’ve ever actually understood the historical meaning of this

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Re:Why it’s hard to buy deodorant in Manhattan by jnwatson on Friday November 25, 2022 @11:59PM (#33750152)
"Riding shotgun" was from the stagecoach days. It was the seat next to the driver that acted as a bodyguard.
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