Originally posted by Hammurabi
Does that have something to do with how electricians always wear those huge boots?

Nah. Many years ago, 'back when I was a 'prentice, I was told "Dese bigga boots is for kicka da painters who don' cover de outlets before dey use'a de rollers!"

My journeyman instructor had many interesting bits of arcane knowlege to share with me. :)