What is Safety Taliban?
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Vocal and widely despised prophet of a fundamentalist ideology whose basic tenets impose a strict ban on getting things done on time, on budget and, above all, enjoying yourself in any way at all.
Gordon: You! Where's your high-visibility vest?
Innocent victim: In the raging inferno that was my office ...
Gordon: Don't give me that! The sign clearly says that high visibility clothing must be worn in this area at all times. No exceptions whatsover. The rules are the rules. They're for your own good, you know. Where would we be without any rules?
Innocent victim (sotto voce): Fucking safety taliban ...
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Vocal and widely despised prophet of a fundamentalist ideology whose basic tenets impose a strict ban on getting things done on time, on budget and, above all, enjoying yourself in any way, shape or form.
Gordon: You! Where's your high-visibility vest?
Innocent victim: In the raging inferno that was my office ...
Gordon: Don't give me that! The sign clearly says that high visibility clothing must be worn in this area at all times. No exceptions whatsover. The rules are the rules. They're for your own good, you know. Where would we be without any rules?
Innocent victim (sotto voce): Fucking safety taliban ...
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