Who is the bigger #######? (1 Viewer)

[Officer Pete Malloy]

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[Fennis]

I assume this is a trick question and the answer is "Tanner"?

shiek what is going on my man you seem like you have become frustrated as of late and we are your friends here i bet that is you talked to us we could help you through whatever you gots that is going on if you know what i mean basically i am saying talk to me gooseman take that to the happy bank bromigo

It was just a joke. Tanner is one of my favorite posters, by far. It wasn't meant to be serious.

woah, woah, woah. no reason to attack SWC

 

[belljr]

You know what I hate. People that walk right out of a store and into the parking lot without looking for cars coming. And if they do see one coming still bolt into the road.

Yes you technically have the right of way bit I'm not jamming on my brakes because you think you don't need to wait.

 

[Christo]

You know what I hate. People that walk right out of a store and into the parking lot without looking for cars coming. And if they do see one coming still bolt into the road.

Yes you technically have the right of way bit I'm not jamming on my brakes because you think you don't need to wait.

Hell, that's why you have insurance.

 

[sdp1226]

The driver lacks patience.

The pedestrian lacks consideration.

Many angry folk here lack tolerance.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

those without situational awareness are doomed to eventually be run over.

 

[El Floppo]

we get kids here in NYC who will purposely do the "#### you- I'll cross when, where and how fast I want... guh-head and hit me" slow walk across the street, green light or red.

but yeah- lots and lots and lots of texting morons too.

I'm with Kee... I will go out of my way to make room for people in public in ways they'll never understand. in ways they couldn't possibly understand. in ways they shouldn't possibly understand.

 

[Clifford]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

 

[El Floppo]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

person shouldn't be reading in the middle of the street.

walking in the crosswalk might make them legally in the right- but still makes them an ####### if they're not paying attention to the world around them.

that said- if I'm in the car and see that the person is making their way across the street at a consistent pace however slow... I'm going to wait for them and not honk- honking is for safety, not "#### you, you're taking too long and being a #### by looking at your phone". it should be pretty clear that these people are trying to get to the other side of the street... if not- beep-beep-mother ####er.

 

[Christo]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Reminds me of a recent event where I was backing out of a space and a guy was riding his bike, about to go behind me, looking at his phone and never even looked at me or anything else. I gave a couple quick beeps, just as a reminder and when I drove by said in a friendly voice "let's be careful guys". I hope he is more careful next time as there are plenty of people in a hurry, who barely look behind them when they back out.

 

[Apple Jack]

This calls for a very sharp, quick hit of the horn so that it's almost a morse code duration. Like a drum beat. Not enough to startle anybody, says hey, I understand, I walk too, and sometimes even text and walk, but seriously, not crossing a busy intersection; pay attention and now please do get the #### out of the universe's way. So the driver in this case is close if he laid it on enough for bystanders to get a jolt. He might even be worse.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Person reading that mom/dog/friend died in the crosswalk while reading their phone.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Driver.

You're driving a large machine. Back the #### off.

 

[FattyVM]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Cool. I have another one for my list. Good timing Cliff.

 

[BassNBrew]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Get the #### off my lawn. People like you with no consideration for others are destroying this society.

 

[parasaurolophus]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Fairly important detail.

 

[Clifford]

Go shake your canes

 

[gianmarco]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Fairly important detail.

Exactly.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Anybody who is texting when they should be doing something else is a taint sore.

To be fair, there is no way to know for sure he was texting. Pedestrian could have been submitting a waiver claim for C. Michael.

 

[Nigel]

Pedestrian and not close. And depending on my mood I might have also given the horn a tap to let him know he's a d-bag.

 

[SWC]

brohans i do not get it now a days it is like people go around trying to find something to be mad about but hey we sleep in a house every night have food feel generally safe and do not die the minute someone gives us a blanket with germs all in all a whole lot to not be mad about if you ask this old brohan but hey i guess have some more coffee get more edgy and try to figure out who has a quote right enquote to be mad about something that means literally nothing in the grand scheme of things just sayin brohans just sayin take that to the bank

 

[Grace Under Pressure]

I never honk, if possible. Ped was inconsiderate, but still. The whole "taking the turn close to them quickly" is dangerous. It's not acceptable to almost hit someone or pretty much threaten them with a vehicle, even a little bit. And this is by a Uni? Peds at the intersection always? Driver is a schlong. Ped isn't great either, but given the scenario (ped heavy crosswalk) drivers need to get a little patience. Only 2-3 cars get to turn each cycle? Deal with it. Sounds like it's by a school, so don't be expecting to be make time around that area. It's crowded with people.

 

[Tau837]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Get the #### off my lawn. People like you with no consideration for others are destroying this society.

 

[dparker713]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Reads like you've never driven in a heavy pedestrian city. Walk with purpose or get the hell out of the way.

 

[Clifford]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Fairly important detail.

Exactly.

Why? Person would be moving at same speed regardless and causing some obstruction, and the obstruction is the reason for the anger right?

 

[Clifford]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Reads like you've never driven in a heavy pedestrian city. Walk with purpose or get the hell out of the way.

Drove from one end of Manhattan to another in driving rain at 3:30 pm. I'm just not the type of ####### to honk at someone crossing a sidewalk when they have the right of way.

 

[Buckfast 1]

If you do a point blank honk at pedestrians for any other reason besides trying to alert them that they are about to be hit by a car, then you are an #######.

 

[Christo]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.

If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Fairly important detail.

Exactly.

Why? Person would be moving at same speed regardless and causing some obstruction, and the obstruction is the reason for the anger right?

No

 

[AAABatteries]

Driver.

You're driving a large machine. Back the #### off.

This - totally rude to text/read in the crosswalk but the bigger ####### in that moment is the driver. I have no doubt that the driver lost his temper because of what the pedestrian did and I also have no doubt the pedestrian is a bigger ####### the rest of the time but you can't do something that puts someones life in danger just because someone is being rude.

 

[Politician Spock]

So the light is red in this scenario I'm guessing, but the cars are waiting to turn right?

No, the light is green for the traffic. The pedestrians are crossing to the right of the traffic. Cars that are going straight can go but cars turning right have to wait because the pedestrians have a walk signal. Problem is, as it's only 2 lanes going in that direction, if the car in front is waiting to turn right, that entire lane is stuck despite the light being green until the pedestrians clear the road. If they walk fast enough, there'd be plenty of time for more cars to turn.

Can't believe people are piling on the pedestrian and it's jut more "get off my lawn" from the most crochety group of men 35-55 ever.If you had just said it was one person walking slower and left out the texting, poll would be 80% against the car.

Doesn't matter what the person was doing or how slow they were walking. Pedestrians have right of way. Before you respond, imagine the what ifs:

• Person has a real but not outwardly visible handicap
• Person is reading that mom/dog/friend died
• etc

Fairly important detail.

Exactly.

Why? Person would be moving at same speed regardless and causing some obstruction, and the obstruction is the reason for the anger right?

 

[Gianni Verscotchie]

I like to fire a couple of warning shots into the air when I'm in either situation.

 

[Buckfast 1]

If you get mad enough to blare a horn in another person's face over what couldn't possibly be more than a two second delay, you should take a step back and reevaluate your life.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

I'll vote for whichever one is Otis

 

[FattyVM]

The person texting was an inconsiderate jerk. People should be faced with an admonition when they are inconsiderate jerks in public.

 

[Jobber]

So I'm guessing you're the driver.

Nope, I was neither. But I was behind the driver that honked. The pedestrian was obnoxiously clueless of all the traffic she was holding up. While I personally wouldn't honk, I do think she deserved it.

Yeah the more I think about this, the pedestrian is the bigger #######. Unfortunately most people in society are completely oblivious and inconsiderate ##### bags

This seems more pervelant with young people. They have the "it's my right" mindset and stroll along lazily...because they can. Not taking into consideration the needs of others around them.

 

[sbonomo]

So i see this all the time (i walk in the financial distric all the time in sf). I truely hate those that take the entire light to get across. Traffic is bad enough as it is in the city. Unfortunately, in ca, if a pedestrian is in the cross walk even if the signal has changed, it is a very expensive ticket for the driver. That being said, i am all for the horn honking. I cant tell you how many idiot women, hipsters, asians, etc walk into me weekly because they are texting or in facebook. I either walk right through them or clap very loudly right before they hit me. Several have actually dropped their phones. That made me feel really good!

 

[Abraham]

I hate everyone equally.

 

[dparker713]

Driver.

You're driving a large machine. Back the #### off.

This - totally rude to text/read in the crosswalk but the bigger ####### in that moment is the driver. I have no doubt that the driver lost his temper because of what the pedestrian did and I also have no doubt the pedestrian is a bigger ####### the rest of the time but you can't do something that puts someones life in danger just because someone is being rude.

How does honking a horn, a safety measure, put someone's life in danger?

 

[El Floppo]

Driver.

You're driving a large machine. Back the #### off.

This - totally rude to text/read in the crosswalk but the bigger ####### in that moment is the driver. I have no doubt that the driver lost his temper because of what the pedestrian did and I also have no doubt the pedestrian is a bigger ####### the rest of the time but you can't do something that puts someones life in danger just because someone is being rude.

How does honking a horn, a safety measure, put someone's life in danger?

driving your car close by them as you make the turn does.

we were walking home just now, and there;s a line of cars trying make the right at an intersection. they have the green light, but pedestrians are in the crosswalk. first car is waiting for the pedestrians and the car behind them lays on the horn. I glare at them (standing right next to them waiting to cross the other way)- guy sees me and points at the car in front of him, as if to say "get a load of that guy". I point back at him and give him a thumb down. I guess he thinks the car in front of him should just run down the pedestrians so the cars can all go.

in nyc its illegal to honk your horn unless it's safety related. not a law that will ever get enforced, but still on the books.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Seems like a lot of you guys just need to chill a little.

 

[AAABatteries]

Driver.

You're driving a large machine. Back the #### off.

This - totally rude to text/read in the crosswalk but the bigger ####### in that moment is the driver. I have no doubt that the driver lost his temper because of what the pedestrian did and I also have no doubt the pedestrian is a bigger ####### the rest of the time but you can't do something that puts someones life in danger just because someone is being rude.

How does honking a horn, a safety measure, put someone's life in danger?

No issue with honking - but any time you intentional drive close to a pedestrian you are an #######.