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[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 3 points 14 hours ago (2 children)

Ok.....read the article. Still confused why they call him "lollipop man".

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 6 points 10 hours ago

It’s a nickname for crossing guards in the UK. I didn’t know what it meant until I watched a James Acaster comedy special (or a series of specials) wherein he worked as a lollipop man. Or rather until I was partway through, and I just thought it was extra surreal. I highly recommend it.

[–] Gamechanger@slrpnk.net 22 points 14 hours ago

Because his stop sign is shaped like a lollipop.