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...the ruler exists, it's a metric ruler. This is a metric joke comic. The 2x4 sizes are in metric...
You are welcome.
I want whatever crack you're smoking that made this make sense
Overconfidence and bad eyesight I guess.
No, this comic is about nominal vs actual lumber size. Both tapes are imperial.