Tag: cultural phenomenon
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Umarell: The Endearing Italian Tradition of Retired Men Watching Construction Sites
In Italy, there’s this endearing, kinda quirky thing you’ll notice if you spend enough time wandering the streets—these old guys, usually with their hands behind their backs, just standing there, watching construction sites. Like, really watching them. They’re not just glancing as they pass by. These men, called “umarells”, will literally stop for hours to…