Imperial system in the U.S.: length, area, volume, weight, but not money?

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Martin Q. Blank
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1:48p, 3/18/26
The imperial system uses measurements divisible by 2, 3, and 4. Including money: 1 shilling = 12 pence.

The U.S. adopts this system for everything except money in which it uses the decimal system.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar#Decimal_units
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1:58p, 3/18/26
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[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYqfVE-fykk][/url]

One of my favorite SNL skits ever

ETA: Who is the guy playing General Washington and what's he known for? I think he's great
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In reply to Sticks&Stones • 3:23p, 3/18/26
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Sticks&Stones said:
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYqfVE-fykk][/url]

One of my favorite SNL skits ever

ETA: Who is the guy playing General Washington and what's he known for? I think he's great

Nate Bargatze. Standup comedian.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Bargatze
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In reply to Sticks&Stones • 3:40p, 3/18/26
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ETA: Who is the guy playing General Washington and what's he known for? I think he's great


Nobody knows.
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In reply to Ag83 • 3:44p, 3/18/26
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Ag83 said:
Sticks&Stones said:
Nate Bargatze. Standup comedian.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Bargatze


Thanks! I'm going to have to look him up...I really like his delivery in the SNL skit
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In reply to Sticks&Stones • 3:48p, 3/18/26
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This one's fun as well

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3:50p, 3/18/26
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I'm seeing Bargatze at the end of the month. Dude has taken off the last 2-3 years.

His bit about Door Dash is hilarious...

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In reply to AggieArchitect04 • 3:58p, 3/18/26
AG
Saw him live last year. So good… just hope Derek Stroup opens for him, that guy is a riot
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In reply to Sticks&Stones • 5:47p, 3/18/26
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He's funny as hell. Clean comic.
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In reply to Martin Q. Blank • 6:01p, 3/18/26
Martin Q. Blank said:
The imperial system uses measurements divisible by 2, 3, and 4. Including money: 1 shilling = 12 pence.

The U.S. adopts this system for everything except money in which it uses the decimal system.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar#Decimal_units


We couldn't use the pound for money. We already had it for weight
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6:07p, 3/18/26
AG
I always thought his snakes in Honduras bit was pretty good...

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Martin Q. Blank
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7:22p, 3/18/26
Ok, I guess we're just going to turn this into a Nate Bargatze thread instead of addressing the obvious discrepancy in the OP.
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In reply to Martin Q. Blank • 8:36p, 3/18/26
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Martin Q. Blank said:
Ok, I guess we're just going to turn this into a Nate Bargatze thread instead of addressing the obvious discrepancy in the OP.

If you would watch that first Bargatze clip, you'd have found your answer.

<hint: Liberty, son. Liberty>
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Hank the Grifter
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11:45p, 3/18/26
Nate Bargatze looks like a real life version of a random family guy character.
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In reply to Martin Q. Blank • 6:43a, 3/19/26
Martin Q. Blank said:
The imperial system uses measurements divisible by 2, 3, and 4. Including money: 1 shilling = 12 pence.

The U.S. adopts this system for everything except money in which it uses the decimal system.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_dollar#Decimal_units

The United States does not use the Imperial system.
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10:33a, 3/19/26
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Damn Stonecutters!
Being in TexAgs jail changes a man……..no, not really
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In reply to Martin Q. Blank • 7:15a, 3/20/26
Martin Q. Blank said:
Ok, I guess we're just going to turn this into a Nate Bargatze thread instead of addressing the obvious discrepancy in the OP.


Decimate the OP?
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