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power hobo is one of the hopeless many typically found in bus stations, airports,
Starbucks and other public locations scrounging around for a power outlet.
Unlike hobos who may congregate around a fire in the winter to keep warm, power hobos congregate around the scarce resources offered by 2 three prong outlets that are sparingly located. Typically you can hear them say "
hey is there an outlet back there" or "could you spare a few minutes for me to plug into your power outlet".