OP’s description of trying to pull the key out when it broke, makes me think the key may also be bound/frozen in the lock. I don’t think you’re supposed to use wet lubricants in a lock, but they may need to use a penetrating lubricant (like wd-40) along with the dental pick.

I don’t think I’ve used ^superscript or _subscript on Lemmy. Kinda didn’t know they existed. And now I want an _excuse to use them^{… So I’m just going to make this comment…}

Op:

And people actually show up. like wth. given that it’s 5% population max.

Their view of pride parades sounds pretty negative to me.