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[–] 59 points 3 years ago (2 children)

My understanding is that it's a British term for retiree. Basically just means elderly

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  • [–] 25 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Oh I see because in the UK people actually get pensions

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  • [–] 13 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    I know some safety nets are better than none (and that this is a meme thread I'm dragging down), but don't fool yourself - millions of older people in the UK go hungry and cold because they can't afford the basics.

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