tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3818998720823964194.post8315573936118093215..comments2013-05-11T18:58:53.957-05:00Comments on The Mediated Hophead: Segway Prejudice: A Story About The Media, Economics, And My FatherAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05106121490568705212noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3818998720823964194.post-50375326074047060082013-05-11T18:58:53.957-05:002013-05-11T18:58:53.957-05:00You're a talented writer, a man with a heart, ...You're a talented writer, a man with a heart, and a wonderful son.<br />Love you,<br />DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3818998720823964194.post-76831626367322879072013-05-08T19:02:53.526-05:002013-05-08T19:02:53.526-05:00You're definitely not an asshole for laughing ...You're definitely not an asshole for laughing at city tours. I do the same. I think it's pretty human and I abide by the rule that nothing is outside the lines with comedy when it comes to topics. Presentation of said comedic topic can get to be a bit blurrier (see: Daniel Tosh asking his audience to gang rape a girl)<br /><br />And I hope this didn't come across as preaching -- again, we're all human and there's most definitely a margin for error here. But the moments persist, so I felt the need to break it down (as best I could in a blog post anyway). Regardless, thanks for reading and commenting, dude!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05106121490568705212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3818998720823964194.post-27621214013773408132013-05-08T18:59:10.559-05:002013-05-08T18:59:10.559-05:00That's an impossibly good idea. You may have j...That's an impossibly good idea. You may have just inspired my next Father's Day gift. Props to you, sir!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05106121490568705212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3818998720823964194.post-41980159146006768942013-05-08T18:15:58.988-05:002013-05-08T18:15:58.988-05:00Great article PK. I was going to offer a tweet but...Great article PK. I was going to offer a tweet but the limit of 140 characters won't get my point across so here we go:<br /><br />You've touched on one of the greatest human faults; judging a book by its cover. Whether someone is ridig a Segway or dresses a certain way, we are 99% quick to judge them. To really think before you speak and take a moment to consider that this human being may have gone through or is going through things (emotional, physical, etc) before you judge them is what would be an amazing trait to modify. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I have judged before. This is also not a religious post or trying to come off as a do-gooder but we really need to bite our tongues sometimes. <br /><br />While reading through I immediately thought that your dad was not using this as a leisurely mode of transportation but maybe it's more of an assistance to help him get around. I don't think we will reach the same level of respect that a wheelchair gets over a Segway but in some instances, they're not far off. The main reason I'm aware of this is that the founder of Monster Cable has mobility issues and relies on his Segway to help him get around. Obviously this isn't the most common knowledge but again, an example of people using them not just to tour millennium park. <br /><br />Like you said, they can be hilarious. I know when I see the tours and the little kid rocking back and forth at a spastic pace, I get a chuckle. Maybe I'm an asshole for that but I won't judge him for it ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481101716333308251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3818998720823964194.post-50176042000132484232013-05-08T17:26:37.240-05:002013-05-08T17:26:37.240-05:00Well said Pete. I think there is one other factor ...Well said Pete. I think there is one other factor to consider: I've never ridden a segway and always wanted to try it. When I see someone else on one it reminds me and make me a bit jealous. I think this kind of falls under the economics portion, but I think speaks louder as the human tendency to shun things we haven't had an opportunity to try, simply to convince ourselves that we are not missing out. Either way, thanks for the good read. <br /><br />For the record, I think your dad should make up business cards that have a collage of photos of his recovery process. On these cards the words "you sir/madam, are a douchebag" should be emblazoned. Any time a total stranger is scumbaggy enough to make comments (which is rude with/without your dad's injury) your dad can quietly ride over, hand them a card, then ride away.<br />Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05883827860546072112noreply@blogger.com