Brick “pointing” is not the same as finger pointing, but there are jokes.
“My old uncle used to say ‘It’s rude to point.’ Brilliant man, but terrible brick layer!” was posted on Twitter by John Collins on June 2, 2021. “My dad always said that it was rude to point. Great dad, terrible bricklayer” was posted on Twitter by Robert Wilkinson on November 1, 2022.
Wikipedia: Repointing
Repointing is the process of renewing the pointing, which is the external part of mortar joints, in masonry construction. Over time, weathering and decay cause voids in the joints between masonry units, usually in bricks, allowing the undesirable entrance of water. Water entering through these voids can cause significant damage through frost weathering and from salt dissolution and deposition. Repointing is also called pointing, or pointing up, although these terms more properly refer to the finishing step in new construction.
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John Collins
@HolyDalek
My old uncle used to say “It’s rude to point.”
Brilliant man, but terrible brick layer!
5:41 PM · Jun 2, 2021
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Robert Wilkinson
@robertwlk
My Dad always said that it was rude to point.
Great Dad, terrible bricklayer.
5:45 AM · Nov 1, 2022
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Jokes UK 🔞
@jokesuk
My Dad always said that it was rude to point…
Great Dad, terrible bricklayer!
12:21 PM · Nov 1, 2022
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Dan J
@Djlond
My Grandad always said that it was rude to point…
Great bloke, terrible bricklayer!
1:55 PM · Nov 2, 2022
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10,000 Laughs
@10000_laughs
My Dad always said that it was rude to point…
Great Dad, terrible bricklayer!
2:42 AM · Feb 23, 2023
LaffGaff
Rude To Point
May 9, 2023 by laffgaff
My Dad always said that it was rude to point.
Great Dad, terrible bricklayer.
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