Scott humorously describes his frustrating attempts to dispose of an oversized trash can, exploring various communication strategies with garbage collectors.
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Scott humorously recounts his ongoing struggle to get rid of an oversized trash can. Despite putting it out for bulk pickup, garbage collectors either empty its contents or ignore it entirely due to its non-regulation size. His attempts to communicate his intent through signs, including a philosophical reference to the map-territory distinction, have so far failed. The post ends with Scott contemplating more creative ways to convey his message to the garbage collectors.
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