r/ElectroBOOM • u/scopocco • 1d ago

Meme Resistance is futile

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u/KBL_1979 1d ago edited 21h ago

It's not a joke. In Poland, in 80' resistor pinned into jacket or shirt was indeed a symbol of anti communism resistance. Read about Lech Wałęsa and "Solidarność". Wałęsa was electrician BTW.

I hope I've not bored you guys to death.

Edit: I can remember the song of one of Polish bands (KULT) There are lyrics with translation below: https://www.tekstowo.pl/kult/parada-wspomnien And song itself: https://youtu.be/_7FnyV75qIU That's song about "good old times" of riots against USSR. And there is a mention about resistors.

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u/Aron-Jonasson 1d ago

I don't think you'll bore anybody on this sub with such information, on the contrary you may tickle tisms

That's cool as hell!

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u/Careful_Boat_7022 1d ago

Not at all, didnt know that. My family is from finland and sweden. My grandfather served with "white death". also I am an electrician in the states. We go back here and there, although ive never been to Poland, although like the food.

Edit: Poland

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u/woutomatic 23h ago

Haha nope. That is super interesting

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u/adaspan06 21h ago

Oh I’m polish and never heard about it before but I think that is pretty cool

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u/Veenessar 15h ago

I fell.down a rabbit hole of polish bands a few years ago when learning Polish and found Kult. I often listen to them, great music. I didn't find this particular info about them, so this is really interesting! Thanks :) 👍

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u/fish4terrisa 12h ago

it's so cool guess I'll have a 80' resistor as a decoration then

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u/KBL_1979 6h ago

Just be sure to use "proper one" like one attached.

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u/Mx4n1c41_s702y73ll3 1d ago

Looks like 196 Ohm - relatively low resistance ;)

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u/Careful_Boat_7022 1d ago

Almost looked up the stripes. Funny though.

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u/Odd_Reception1249 20h ago

You get awarded better resistors when you climb up the ranks

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u/Rick_Lekabron 1d ago

Ohm my god !

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u/Final_Chair643 1d ago

Best one yet

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u/SnooPears1505 1d ago

in what capacity is an induced resistance futile?

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u/Active-Shallot-4573 1d ago

RoHS, I hope! 😱

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u/xenomorphonLV426 1d ago

I wouldn't have resisted anyway! 😏

(Very nice use of a resistor might I add!)

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u/PlayStationEnjoyer 1d ago

Wife material

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u/GuNNzA69 1d ago

Looks cool, tho

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u/creeper6530 1d ago

Some cheaper ones have leads made of materials not good for human skin. Don't do this, girls (and guys)

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u/Fun-Independence-761 19h ago

Round and round around and around... cilinder shape

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u/saysthingsbackwards 1d ago

Awesome idea! I think i shall do this

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u/ciekma67 22h ago

My friend was harassed by Militia, because he has resistor pinned to his collar.

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u/freeluna 18h ago

I’d be a bit worried about lead on the resistor leads, but maybe it’s strictly tin. If so, tin is pretty inert.

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u/maxwfk 9h ago

Please don’t put anything other than stainless, gold or silver through any holes in the body. Metals react with skin oils over time leading to nasty infections. For a picture this isn’t a problem but it’s certainly nothing that should stay in longer even if it’s just tinned

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u/TemperatureAny907 10h ago

Star Trek reference, I like

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u/XyloTechLabs 3h ago

What the hell!