Yes, the Chicago Trib ran an article on Sunday about the lawlessness of the scooter riders, complete with pictures. They ride on sidewalks, trails, against traffic — in short, everywhere they’re not supposed to. I wondered from the get-go who on EARTH would think this was a good idea in a city / state that has the most corrupt governments in the country. Why make that connection? Because it suddenly occurred to me that what’s true about a business environment is true of a social environment: attitude starts at the top. In Illinois, specifically Chicago, corruption is the order of the day. So, ride away, little scooters, ride away, wherever, and over whomever, you choose!
Probably Munch represents the Oh God, not another fad response from those of us who have seen such come and go. I will include the other crowd fad in which one walks into fountains, traffic lanes, and open manholes because one has narrowed one’s vision to a 3×5 screen showing one’s fantasy following.
They pulled a couple dozen out of an Oregon lake?/River? a few days ago. Meanwhile, ERs are seeing a lot more injuries, some severe from people who rent them and have none of the skills, the safety equipment or the common sense needed to ride them with reasonable safety. Tourist destinations almost universally hate them.
I’ve been using scooters since 2005, but only man-powered. Now since the electrically powered ones have been legalized in Germany, I’m frequently asked when I would get me a motorized one. My answer is: Besides the fact that an electric scooter is much more expensive, bigger, heavier, has to be recharged regularly and is bound to produce technical problems, my scooter is also a fitness training device for me, so there were only drawbacks.
ikini Premium Member almost 5 years ago
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sandpiper almost 5 years ago
The times they are a-changin’. Fortunately we don’t see many of those where we live.
Masterskrain Premium Member almost 5 years ago
It’s the 50’s all over again…
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 5 years ago
Yeah, shouldn’t be riding on the sidewalk or walking paths.
Thomas R. Williams almost 5 years ago
Does this reactionary guy have stocks in petrochemical companies?
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I don’t see any smart phones being used.. not a current representation of life on American sidewalks.
dogday Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Yes, the Chicago Trib ran an article on Sunday about the lawlessness of the scooter riders, complete with pictures. They ride on sidewalks, trails, against traffic — in short, everywhere they’re not supposed to. I wondered from the get-go who on EARTH would think this was a good idea in a city / state that has the most corrupt governments in the country. Why make that connection? Because it suddenly occurred to me that what’s true about a business environment is true of a social environment: attitude starts at the top. In Illinois, specifically Chicago, corruption is the order of the day. So, ride away, little scooters, ride away, wherever, and over whomever, you choose!
Durak Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Ok, thanks for all the explanations.
But why, oh why, Munch’s scream? Is there some significance, some connection? Are the scooters made in Norway? Or is it just because?
sandpiper almost 5 years ago
Probably Munch represents the Oh God, not another fad response from those of us who have seen such come and go. I will include the other crowd fad in which one walks into fountains, traffic lanes, and open manholes because one has narrowed one’s vision to a 3×5 screen showing one’s fantasy following.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
They pulled a couple dozen out of an Oregon lake?/River? a few days ago. Meanwhile, ERs are seeing a lot more injuries, some severe from people who rent them and have none of the skills, the safety equipment or the common sense needed to ride them with reasonable safety. Tourist destinations almost universally hate them.
Spock almost 5 years ago
I’ve been using scooters since 2005, but only man-powered. Now since the electrically powered ones have been legalized in Germany, I’m frequently asked when I would get me a motorized one. My answer is: Besides the fact that an electric scooter is much more expensive, bigger, heavier, has to be recharged regularly and is bound to produce technical problems, my scooter is also a fitness training device for me, so there were only drawbacks.
noreenklose almost 5 years ago
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