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Re:BS 1363 British Plugs and Sockets on Thursday April 10, 2025 @04:22AM (#43641862)
Well I'm British and I've stood on one at least twice in my life.

Funny you think no Brit has ever stood on one when I've heard it joked about a bunch during my 40 odd years.

Re:BS 1363 British Plugs and Sockets on Thursday April 10, 2025 @04:14AM (#43641805)
You can if you're a qualified electrician. Or if not do it yourself and get a qualified electrician to approve it afterwards.
Re:BS 1363 British Plugs and Sockets on Thursday April 10, 2025 @04:07AM (#43641761)
Yeah mate, lost count the of number of times I've burnt my house down using these plugs over the past 30 odd years.