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Monday December 04, 2006

Say "No Way" To The Segway

Humor

Weird Al It's already been proven that Segways are only used by nerds and losers. Now Segway users want to prove that they are clueless as well.

Here is Silicon Valley, home of the nerd, people want to use their Segways on hiking and biking trails. I think these people need to RTFM the meaning of hiking and biking. I mean really, what would be the point?

The city of Los Gatos has already banned Segways on part of the trail system. Good for them! To me it's fairly obvious that motorized vehicles, of any kind, do not belong on these trails. Feet, bikes, skateboards and inline skates are all fine since they are self-powered.

The exception, of course, is motorized wheel chairs, and that's fine. They should be allowed, but as a specific exception. The Segway folks are trying to sneak in using that same exception.

Nice try.

First of all, way to go, exploiting the handicapped for your own lazy needs! At the risk of speaking for a group of people to whom I don't belong, I would bet that if someone confined to a wheelchair could walk on those trails, they would. I doubt that they would stand on a device that screams, "I can stand, but I'm too lazy to walk!"

It wouldn't surprise me to learn that the Segway people want to park in handicapped parking spots to unload their Segways from their cars. Wouldn't want to break a sweat.

Tags: Segway nerds hiking

Tags: hiking nerds segway
December 04, 2006 11:43 PM PST Permalink | Comments [2] |

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dev/null/kevin/dude: You have no clue. Not only are Segways used by a wide variety of persons, including but not limited to: commuters, farmers, athletes, politicians, police, security, the military, and businesses worldwide, they are specifically used by mobility disabled persons (handicapped is no longer the proper terminology). These people are not lazy - they need these devices to get around, and are using them instead of wheelchairs. Anyone who tries to prevent a disabled user of a Segway from going anyplace is going to face major backlash. Not worth the headache. The dignity of being looked in the eye makes the Segway worth every penny. Operating a single-occupant SUV is the single most lazy thing a person can do. Choosing to use a Segway for transportation requires strength, dexterity, and creativity, none of which are pre-requisites for SUV ownership....and that's exactly how SUV makers want you to behave: thoughtlessly. I use a Segway instead of a car to go everywhere. I have to stand to do it. Outside. In the fresh air. Not slouching in some gas-guzzling, world-plundering, power-everything, resource-destroying monster. I don't pay for gas. I don't pay for parking, or insurance, maintenance, or even a car wash. I'm saving not just truckloads of money, but the Earth, every day I ride. That takes a lot of work - putting up with narrow-minded nonsense from naysayers. There is nothing lazy about me. I even have a gym membership. Segways aren't about being lazy, they're about being smart. And you should stop trying to crush nerds. Last time I checked they were running the place. Your insignificant blog wouldn't even be possible if not for nerds galore. Add to that your internet connection, internect commerce....oh ya, and the entire internet itself. When people finally wake up and realize the true potential of zero emissions vehicles, and the lies we've been told about the oil economy, there's going to be a revolution. In fact, it's already underway. Bye, bye, Bushy!!

Posted by Joe on December 05, 2006 at 10:41 PM PST #

Hey Joe, here's a clue: this post was labeled "Humor." I know it's hard for the self-righteous and politically correct police to develop a sense of humor, but please try.

Also, I fail to understand why you launched all of the SUV arguments against me. I did not mention, nor do I drive, an SUV.

Here's another clue for you: unless you are recharging your Segway with solar power (or some source not on the power grid), you are paying for energy and are "saving the Earth" less than you think. Might I recommend getting a bicycle.

Posted by Kevin on December 06, 2006 at 12:04 PM PST #

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