Observed arrival · 2026-11-08
Tom Operating Machinery
A deadpan tribute to a retired firefighter who now spends every day operating a 4-ton mini excavator.
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◎Niche
◉Human
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- For
- Readers of deadpan internet jokes and machinery
- Worth noticing
- Its FAQ answers hiring inquiries with “Tom is retired,” then says he will still be in the excavator tomorrow.
Field notes
An operator data plate lists Tom’s former occupation as firefighter and his current role as operating machinery, alongside a four-ton mini excavator’s controls. The page includes a load counter that begins at zero, an always-on status light, a diesel-sound button, and links for footage and two songs hosted on Suno. Its FAQ says Tom is not accepting new work; the author is described only as someone who bought the domain as a joke and followed through.
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