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Nate Bargatze: A Joke About Being A Water Meter Reader

Jan 30, 2025
Dive into the humorous world of a water meter reader as Nate Bargatze shares his quirky experiences from the post-9/11 era. With clever anecdotes, he highlights the odd responsibilities of the job and its unexpected complexities. The simplicity of daily encounters turns into a rich canvas for relatable comedy, revealing the nuances of human relationships in the most unexpected settings. Get ready to chuckle at the delightful absurdity of an everyday profession!
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Water Meter Reader

  • Nate Bargatze's last serious job was as a water meter reader.
  • He jokes he will return to it if comedy doesn't work out.
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Job Description

  • The job title, "water meter reader," was self-explanatory.
  • Bargatze humorously points out that reading water meters constituted 100% of the job.
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Guarding Water Tanks

  • After 9/11, Bargatze and other water meter readers were assigned to guard water tanks in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.
  • They were given only lanterns, with no weapons or training, to protect against potential terrorist attacks.
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