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[–] Browse8474@lemmy.world 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I had a large supermarket near me that had advertising in store that was those very fast spinning led fan things. They spin very fast to make an image with the LEDs.

I had to avoid that shop for several months before I peered through the outside and saw they was gone. I assume they got complaints.

the one i saw didn't have any guard or safety rim around the spinner...

that sh** is dangerous! in all the ways!

[–] Strider@lemmy.world 12 points 4 days ago

Just ask autists, they'll tell you.

[–] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Walking down some of the more visually busy aisles I tend to get hit by that. I suddenly feel a combination of very tired, mild headache and the sensation you get when you've got the sun in your face. It goes away once I leave the horrible place. I can't believe some people have to work there all day every day.