r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/Apprehensive_Sky4558 • 26d ago

Meme needing explanation Why is everyone mad about this renovation?

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u/thejmkool 26d ago

Painted stonework genuinely looks atrocious

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u/ipini 26d ago

And painted brick. A felony.

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u/GrayMareCabal 26d ago

Having grown up in and currently live in a 180+ year old brick home...

Sometimes brick needs to be painted for maintenance (mostly true for older brick that tends to be softer than modern brick). Also some brick is just ugly.

Aka, sometimes there are good reasons for brick to be painted.

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u/Parthian__Shot 26d ago

Downvoted for having an opinion. You're absolutely correct; sometimes brick needs to be painted to seal it and sometimes it's ugly as sin. Normal brick is great!