It is currently Mon Nov 25, 2024 4:49 pm

All times are UTC - 6 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 35 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2
Author Message
PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:26 am 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:16 pm
Posts: 81625
Tad Queasy wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
I have found that the groups with the least amount of social power are the most protective of their lanes when I try to merge.

Women are at the top of the list. I cannot create a socio economic theory with them as a test group because it may just be that they suck at driving.


Similarly, I see the same people walking very slowly and inhibiting the movement of other people in the grocery store, malls, parking lots, public gatherings, etc. I think, as you said, they feel powerless in their own lives and feel that one of the only ways they can exercise power over anyone is by this (childish, IMHO) display.

See also: People who berate retail and fast food workers


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 8:34 am 
Offline
100000 CLUB
User avatar

Joined: Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:06 pm
Posts: 81466
pizza_Place: 773-684-2222
Regular Reader wrote:
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
Properly?????? What the fuck do you mean "properly"? The proper way is to use both lanes until you can't. Why would we make things slower by abandoning a perfectly good stretch of road a half mile before we have to? If people didn't act like savages and took turns from each lane, there wouldn't be a problem.


Switching off the Ryan and onto the Ike, I used to laugh my ass off at the "proper" folks who immediately jump into the Eisenhower entry "lane" south of Roosevelt and go 5-10 mph for the next six blocks.


Before construction started they never stopped doing it. I got over to the right lane and would switch lanes at the last possible min unless I saw the police. I'm sure that has saved me 30 mins or more at times. Same with 55 south. I'm staying in the Damen exit lane until the last possible second.

_________________
Be well

GO BEARS!!!


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:20 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:29 am
Posts: 65768
Location: Darkside Estates
pizza_Place: A cat got an online degree.
Elmhurst Steve wrote:
When I see assholes trying to speed past those merging vehicles to grab a spot ahead of them, I enjoy blocking their path and denying them the opportunity. :wink:

I find this shocking.

_________________
"Play until it hurts, then play until it hurts to not play."
http://soundcloud.com/darkside124 HOF 2013, MM Champion 2014
bigfan wrote:
Many that is true, but an incomplete statement.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:43 pm 
Offline
1000 CLUB
User avatar

Joined: Sun Feb 05, 2006 12:45 am
Posts: 13529
Location: People's Republic of Urbana
pizza_Place: Papa Dells
I guess it all boils down to being an assbag just to save a minute, probably less. You all realize when you're in a traffic jam, no matter what lane or how you work it, you're seriously talking about just a few seconds. I always let someone in when I can. Seriously, no matter what you do, it's only a few seconds. Next time, take an inventory of the cars around you and all the stupid shit they do. When traffic breaks, you'll likely see the same dumbasses who had to get ahead around you when you get up to speed. It's like blood cells moving through an artery. There's only so much room and you might as well sit back and let it happen. I'm of the opinion, I wanit the stupid douchebags in front of me so I can keep an eye on them.

_________________
We all have private ails. The troublemakers are they who need public cures for their private ails.- Eric Hoffer


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 8:00 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:00 pm
Posts: 30328
Darkside wrote:
Elmhurst Steve wrote:
When I see assholes trying to speed past those merging vehicles to grab a spot ahead of them, I enjoy blocking their path and denying them the opportunity. :wink:

I find this shocking.

As much as this pains me, I do the same thing as Steve.

_________________
2018
#ExtendLafleur
10 More Wins


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 35 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2

All times are UTC - 6 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 12 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group