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06/23/2007 02:34:54 PM · #2

I saw some guy with a gold-colored Segway getting off the plane in Frankfurt coming from Dubai. He had on lot's of diamonds and gold and had a hot little Asian girlfriend with blond hair who sounded really really stupid. They just looked really odd and I could just envision them snorting lines in their limo. They were like living comic book characters -- or something out of a Quentin Tarantino film. I thought of all you talented photographers. You could have really taken some great shots of them because they were so odd-looking. Who's that guy who took the picture of the naked woman covered in American cheese slices? He could really have done something with them without even really having to try.

Message edited by author 2007-06-23 14:35:40.

fotomann_forever

06/23/2007 02:26:18 PM · #3

Originally posted by citymars:

That position must be terrible for her back...

That's what I was thinking.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

06/23/2007 02:15:06 PM · #4

Originally posted by wavelength:

My only thought is that I could make a killing machining some custom attachments for those ride-behind kid-carriers that you hook up to bikes.

That would only work if the Segway was POPULAR, which so far it doesn't seem to be...

R.

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/23/2007 02:10:00 PM · #5

My only thought is that I could make a killing machining some custom attachments for those ride-behind kid-carriers that you hook up to bikes.

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

06/23/2007 12:28:05 PM · #6

A. An old man, a donkey, and a little boy were going into town. The little boy, realizing the old man would tire easily, suggested he ride the donkey. They passed some townspeople who remarked, loudly, that it was incredibly ridiculous that a man should be riding and a boy having to walk. So, they switched. The next group of people commented that that was just like the youth of today. where has respect for the elders gone? So, they both got on the donkey. A bit later, they past another group who complained that that poor animal was having to bear the burden while the humans relaxed. So, the man and the boy, carried the donkey to the nearest bridge, threw the donkey off, and went back home.

B. Just looking at that thing, it seems it would be easier to maintain balance and control with the stroller in front. Also, it seems safer for the baby. I don't know about any of your kids, but mine learned to crawl out, even if they were "securely fastened" (like securely means squat to an 18 mos old), and if I were pulling them behind me, they could unfaster, climb out and get hurt, and I wouldn't know it until it was too late.

C. She could always get a Hummer for her transportation needs. That would be safe for the baby.

OmanOtter

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/23/2007 10:58:10 AM · #7

Originally posted by hsolakidis:

You got to be out of your minds if you find this normal... or americans :)

This from a guy who has a picture of a woman pissing in his front page!

colorcarnival

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III

Olympus 45mm f1.8 M.Zuiko Digital Micro Four Thirds

06/23/2007 10:35:19 AM · #8

Could not resist searching for the real story since I saw a fabricated one was posted here. Not much of a story but this is the best one I found so far:

Segway Mom

Matthew

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

06/23/2007 10:26:01 AM · #9

Originally posted by bassbone:

I think you are judging without knowing...

Without wishing to cast personal aspersions (and my comment is directed to the several people who adopt this tone in this thread), I do find this attitude a little annoying.

When people comment on an image like this, they are not commenting on the individual pictured, nor are they making a personal attack. The person pictured is almost certainly never going to read these comments, and so it is madness to accuse commentators as insensitive.

The whole point is that the image conveys a person's actions. The comments are about the nature of the course of action, not about the specific person.

It may be the case that the image does not convey the whole story, or that it is misleading. But that does not make comments relating to the image and the action it conveys (whether accurately or not) wrong, or inappropriate.

I am quite happy to say that it is sheer craziness for people to use a segway to push a baby stroller. It is irrelevant whether there is a story behind this particular image that might justify it in this one instance.

kolasi

Nikon D300

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

06/23/2007 08:52:16 AM · #10

Just the other day a friend of mine forgot his infant at the supermarket. Realized three blocks away from his house and ran back to pick her up.

Yeah it was stupid and could have been very dangerous. But point being, that we all might do something dumb at some point

ralph

Nikon Z9

05/25/2007 03:30:06 PM · #11

hmmm .. think it would be easier to pull than push the stroller ;)

DjFenzl

05/25/2007 03:18:38 PM · #12

Another thought is perhaps she wasn't expecting to have the kid. Let's imagine for a moment...

Hubby drops baby off at sitter with stroller. Wife goes to work as usual on her segway. Sitter calls and has an emergency, has to leave immediately. Mom is closest and the only one who can get the baby. She has her stupid Segway though. She can't really drag the thing and she has to get back to work ASAP. So she makes due the best she can. Some guy takes a picture out his window, makes a bunch of assumptions and suddenly she's all over the internet and up for the "worst mom of the decade" award.

We all do stupid stuff sometimes. Use a saw without goggles. Drive without a seatbelt. Whatever. Fortunately we don't have every dumb thing we do posted on the internet like a virus so everyone can point, laugh and talk about what a moron we must be...or do we?

mattmac

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/25/2007 02:40:13 PM · #13

Originally posted by mattmac:

I was there...visiting my father in Seattle.
Here's what happened.

The mother of the child slipped and fell as she was pushing the stroller down the accessible ramp to the crosswalk. She inadvertantly let go of the stroller as she fell, and the momentum (of coming down the slight decline of the ramp) sent the stroller into the middle of the street. Luckily, this women on the Segway swooped in to rescue the stranded infant who was in the middle of the street while the light was changing.

The woman on the Segway was a hero.

By the by...I wasn't there. My post was fabricated - just like all the other generalizations and assumptions that transpired previous to my shenanigans.

But I will be visiting my father in Seattle in 4 weeks...and I have visited him before, so at least that part was true :-)

I'm hungry. Time to scoot my office chair across the way to the 'fridge.

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

05/25/2007 01:34:46 PM · #14

Originally posted by MattO:

Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:

And the doctor said that you should ride around on an electric scooter because walking would make your MS worse. Sorry but I just don't believe that.

You sir are mearly showing your ignorance of not only diseases but what they medical industry has advanced too. For several conditions that limit mobility keeping weight on your bones and muscles is very good therapy. It helps promote bone strength and keeps muscles and tendons from forming contractures that even further disable a person. Thats the reason why they know have standing wheelchairs and standers that help keep weight on the lower extremitites. I'd suggest that before you open your mouth about something that you dont know about that you do a bit of research before throwing out such nonsense.

MattO

Edit to add that yes I have a personal situation that brings this to a personal level for me, hence my response.

Matt we are beyond that. But thanks for your responce.

digitalknight

05/25/2007 01:32:17 PM · #15

the world is perfect
it is our understanding that is imperfect

levyj413

Nikon D7100

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

05/25/2007 01:27:38 PM · #16

Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:

And we wonder why the USA is #1 in obesity. Because we don't walk anymore. We drive to the mailbox at the end of the driveway to get the mail.

Apology accepted. :)

Anyway, the bit I quote above is dead on target. Anyone remember the film "LA Story"? Steve Martin walks across his front lawn, gets in his car, drives next door, and gets out. If I'm remembering correctly. He literally walks further to and from the car than if he'd just gone directly from his front door to his neighbor's.

Message edited by author 2007-05-25 13:28:31.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

05/25/2007 01:26:10 PM · #17

Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:

And the doctor said that you should ride around on an electric scooter because walking would make your MS worse. Sorry but I just don't believe that.

You sir are mearly showing your ignorance of not only diseases but what they medical industry has advanced too. For several conditions that limit mobility keeping weight on your bones and muscles is very good therapy. It helps promote bone strength and keeps muscles and tendons from forming contractures that even further disable a person. Thats the reason why they know have standing wheelchairs and standers that help keep weight on the lower extremitites. I'd suggest that before you open your mouth about something that you dont know about that you do a bit of research before throwing out such nonsense.

MattO

Edit to add that yes I have a personal situation that brings this to a personal level for me, hence my response.

Message edited by author 2007-05-25 13:28:11.

05/25/2007 01:25:14 PM · #18

Originally posted by pccjrose:

No way - I want some grilled peppers and onions, bacon, extra cheese and mayo - if I am going to get a heartattack - I am going to enjoy it...

HOLY COW that sounds so freaking good. Pete I do thing we would get along... HAHAHHA

bassbone

Nikon Df

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

05/25/2007 01:18:45 PM · #19

No way - I want some grilled peppers and onions, bacon, extra cheese and mayo - if I am going to get a heartattack - I am going to enjoy it...

Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:

BTW this debate was fun, someone post another picture and lets do it again.

::yelling across the FATBOY::

PETE, THIS LADY WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU WANTED PICKLES ON YOUR BURGER!!!

05/25/2007 01:15:17 PM · #20

BTW this debate was fun, someone post another picture and lets do it again.

::yelling across the FATBOY::

PETE, THIS LADY WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU WANTED PICKLES ON YOUR BURGER!!!

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

05/25/2007 01:12:33 PM · #21

Originally posted by levyj413:

Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:
HAHAHA what medical condition could she have that allows her to stand full weight on her legs and not be able to walk??? If she has a condition like you say she would be in a wheel chair with a motor.

Lowcivicman, I've seen you post some narrowminded, know-it-all stuff, but this takes the cake.

My wife is in EXACTLY the condition you describe. She has MS. She has full strength in both legs. The issue she's dealt with for the past year is that her left leg doesn't go where it should when she walks. It's a control issue, not a strength issue. She CAN walk, and she climb stairs, but anything more than a block is difficult or one set of stairs gets progressively more difficult.

A segway would be a perfect solution for her, not a wheelchair.

I'm not defending the woman in that picture; I don't know her situation.

But I do know that none of us knows everything about everyone else, and you really need to reduce your opinion of the breadth of your knowledge.

OUCH!!! Well let me be the first one to say that I DO NOT KNOW IT ALL. I am not a doctor in anyway but being a father of 2. I'm sorry your wife is in the situation she is in and if she can get a Segway by all means...
And You're right I am narrowminded about some things and if you have been watching me post you should know that 99% of the stuff I post is out of context and said with a joking state. For example. My previous post where I said...

And we wonder why the USA is #1 in obesity. Because we don't walk anymore. We drive to the mailbox at the end of the driveway to get the mail. UGH man you people make me sick...

anyone want to meet me at Wendy's for a #2

So Jeff, from one man to another... I'm Sorry...

bassbone

Nikon Df

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

05/25/2007 01:06:32 PM · #22

Jeff- Read the whole thread - we worked it out. Come and have a burger with us...

Originally posted by levyj413:

levyj413

Nikon D7100

05/25/2007 01:02:37 PM · #23

Originally posted by Lowcivicman99:

HAHAHA what medical condition could she have that allows her to stand full weight on her legs and not be able to walk??? If she has a condition like you say she would be in a wheel chair with a motor.

Lowcivicman, I've seen you post some narrowminded, know-it-all stuff, but this takes the cake.

My wife is in EXACTLY the condition you describe. She has MS. She has full strength in both legs. The issue she's dealt with for the past year is that her left leg doesn't go where it should when she walks. It's a control issue, not a strength issue. She CAN walk, and she climb stairs, but anything more than a block is difficult or one set of stairs gets progressively more difficult.

A segway would be a perfect solution for her, not a wheelchair.

I'm not defending the woman in that picture; I don't know her situation.

But I do know that none of us knows everything about everyone else, and you really need to reduce your opinion of the breadth of your knowledge.

Message edited by author 2007-05-25 13:04:16.

05/25/2007 01:01:42 PM · #24