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[–] [email protected] 17 points 6 months ago (1 children)

There is a Public Assisstence board game from the 80s. We had one when I was younger. I can't tell if it was a "anti-welfare" game or just making fun of the whole system. I grew up pretty poor, so I always assumed the latter as a kid. Since the welfare track was easier from what I remember, now I'm not so sure, lol.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3393/public-assistance/images

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I remember that game. My dad got it from a very conservative/racist family member - with a note that read something like "too bad I'm white and have to work for my money."

I don't think my dad ever talked to him again.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Yeah seems like it was more capitalist propaganda. Thanks Lemmy for ruining my childhood memory, lol.