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This person's 45-tweet rant about the imperial system is hilariously relatable

So. Much. Anger.

Sam Haysom

on November 27, 2018

This person's 45-tweet rant about the imperial system is hilariously relatable

Not everyone is a fan of imperial measurements. Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto

If you've ever found yourself somewhat confused by the logic of the imperial system -- you know, pounds, ounces, all that good stuff -- you're not alone.

Because unlike the more modern metric system, which is fairly logical when it comes to the way different measures and weights are broken down, the imperial system just seems a bit... messier.

Anyone who's ever found themselves struggling to follow a recipe that contains the phrase "cup", will understand.

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Anyway, here to perfectly encapsulate your confusion is this Scottish video games programmer, who on Monday evening went on an epic 45-tweet rant about the issue.

Here's the entire thread, in all its rage-fuelled glory: