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Theeaglestrikes OP t1_je6nv2p wrote

Reply to comment by BathshebaDarkstone1 in I’m a security guard who works the night shift at an art gallery, but I don’t protect the paintings. by Theeaglestrikes

That’s kind of you. Thank you. I always keep a cup of coffee on the table and watch YouTube videos to stay awake.

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OrganlcManIc t1_je8zx0e wrote

But, doesn’t watching YouTube take your eyes off the paintings and allow their spirits to roam around?

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Theeaglestrikes OP t1_je9n3t1 wrote

As u/mad_mad_madi said, it’s about regular observance, not unwavering observance. Otherwise, I’d have to make sure I never blink and somehow look at every single painting simultaneously.

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mad_mad_madi t1_je9mjed wrote

Sounds like they just need to be glanced at periodically to remind them someone is paying attention. The canvas seems like a dual purpose prison and also a shelter from the pain of eyes gazing upon it.

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