It drives me nuts when people walk in the middle of the street. I came up in my car behind two women walking and gabbing in the middle of the street a few days ago. There was no room to go around. I got about two feet behind them and hit the horn. They about jumped out of their skin and moved to the right side of the road. That’s better than the middle but still wrong. If I’d been distracted or drunk, they’d have been flattened like Monty. It’s right in the vehicle code to walk on the left facing traffic so that kind of thing doesn’t happen, but people don’t seem to believe the law applies to them.
Was hit by a car once while crossing a street with the light. Young driver was making a left turn while watching for oncoming traffic. I got a few bruises, she stopped and apologized and we both learned something
I always hated the “car out of nowhere” cliche, it’s basically the animated/comic version of “if it isn’t in the camera frame, it doesn’t exist” trope of bad film making. It’s like in the old Road Runner shorts, where Wile-E-Coyote looks both ways on an Arizona highway (totally flat land where you can see for several miles in both directions) and the instant he sets foot on the road a truck bamfs in and smashes him. So the truck was driving at like mach 2 or something to cover that distance?
Studies have also shown that cartoon characters carefully going around an obvious danger stand a 97% chance of being run over by an nonobvious danger, e.g. a steamroller or a speeding car.
I’m always amazed by people dawdling in the middle of streets. They’re usually young and don’t know about old, impaired, or just don’t give a $#!+ drivers; which are about most of them out there. This includes lawn workers, police officers and students walking from school. Notice: not everyone is aware as you are, and not at all aware of you. You may think you’re cool, but it’s just foolish.
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 2 years ago
Reminds me of what I learned during Severe Weather Awareness Week:
(1) On the road, you’re in danger from tornadoes. Get out of your car and lie down in a ditch.
(2) In low-lying areas, you can drown in a flash flood. Get out of that ditch and head for the hills.
(3) The highest object around gets hit by lightning. Get off of that hill and into your car.
(4) On the road, you’re in danger from tornadoes…
C about 2 years ago
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Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 2 years ago
This also applies to pianos.
Ratkin about 2 years ago
It drives me nuts when people walk in the middle of the street. I came up in my car behind two women walking and gabbing in the middle of the street a few days ago. There was no room to go around. I got about two feet behind them and hit the horn. They about jumped out of their skin and moved to the right side of the road. That’s better than the middle but still wrong. If I’d been distracted or drunk, they’d have been flattened like Monty. It’s right in the vehicle code to walk on the left facing traffic so that kind of thing doesn’t happen, but people don’t seem to believe the law applies to them.
scote1379 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Never tempt Comic Fate !
noktar Premium Member about 2 years ago
watching cartoons saves lives
in-dubio-pro-rainbow about 2 years ago
There is always risk. You take a risk getting up in the morning, crossing the street, or sticking your face in a fan…
Frank Drebin
Kaputnik about 2 years ago
Your fate is in the malevolent hands of the evil cartoonist. The idea that you can alter it with your choices is an illusion.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 2 years ago
That said, cartoon characters have a rather amazing survival rate for having a safe dropped on their heads.
Enter.Name.Here about 2 years ago
Studies show that cartoon characters are never safe no matter what they do.
Kroykali about 2 years ago
Wile E. Coyote could not be reached for comment.
louchivegas about 2 years ago
THEY DRIVE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD TOO
ralphkramden about 2 years ago
Sedgwick would have been a better prop!
johndifool about 2 years ago
Revenge for Wanda?
rossevrymn about 2 years ago
an’ don’t forget bovine
F-Flash about 2 years ago
Safe -————————————————- T-First.
Chris about 2 years ago
get squashed by some other means. :D
markrunnj about 2 years ago
Piano lifting is just as safe.
oldlady07 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Was hit by a car once while crossing a street with the light. Young driver was making a left turn while watching for oncoming traffic. I got a few bruises, she stopped and apologized and we both learned something
corvallisclem about 2 years ago
Don Martin from Mad Magazine would be proud.
yangeldf about 2 years ago
I always hated the “car out of nowhere” cliche, it’s basically the animated/comic version of “if it isn’t in the camera frame, it doesn’t exist” trope of bad film making. It’s like in the old Road Runner shorts, where Wile-E-Coyote looks both ways on an Arizona highway (totally flat land where you can see for several miles in both directions) and the instant he sets foot on the road a truck bamfs in and smashes him. So the truck was driving at like mach 2 or something to cover that distance?
ChessPirate about 2 years ago
I’d say it all depends on which the cartoon character wishes to be, flat as a pancake, or an accordion… ☺
Impkins Premium Member about 2 years ago
I’m just glad they didn’t show his face. :)
Ed The Red Premium Member about 2 years ago
Studies have also shown that cartoon characters carefully going around an obvious danger stand a 97% chance of being run over by an nonobvious danger, e.g. a steamroller or a speeding car.
morningglory73 Premium Member about 2 years ago
We think we have it rough.
braindead Premium Member about 2 years ago
Meep meep.
schaefer jim about 2 years ago
Funny, a real knee and back slapper!
Out of the Past about 2 years ago
I’m always amazed by people dawdling in the middle of streets. They’re usually young and don’t know about old, impaired, or just don’t give a $#!+ drivers; which are about most of them out there. This includes lawn workers, police officers and students walking from school. Notice: not everyone is aware as you are, and not at all aware of you. You may think you’re cool, but it’s just foolish.
edeloriea14 about 2 years ago
Watch out for that steamroller, Monty!
Sisyphos about 2 years ago
It’s your job as a Cartoon Character to sacrifice your body for a yuk, even if the pay isn’t all that good. Be professional in your cartoon career!
aussie399 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
His delivery is a little flat