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	shoiryu 2003-07-19 01:39 am UTC (link)
	But the Segway is salvation! (Reply to this)

dawnswalker
2003-07-19 01:46 am UTC (link)

"Which is the damn problem, they'll end up ripping out the heart of the oil industry and completely fucking the world's economy."

Oh boo hoo. Like cars are the only things that we use oil for, and oil is the sole trade good that the world produces. Besides, maybe if they can't sell the stuff as it is, they'll actually drop the prices so that we can afford it.

Not to mention that a Segway is all fine and good ~~and dorky~~ when it's sunny outside and the roads are good, but what about when it rains? Or when the road is full of potholes and petrified roadkill lumps? No matter how you slice it, cars aren't going to go obselete on account of Segways.

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	Re: rann 2003-07-19 02:43 am UTC (link)
	Not to mention families, people with small children, grocery shopping, buying large objects, etc. The Segway is the equivalent of a motor scooter, just not as dangerous... it's pretty much good if you live alone, and that's it. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	irk 2003-07-19 02:51 am UTC (link)
	Can segways really go that fast? And wouldn't you catch bugs in your teeth? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	Re: rann 2003-07-19 02:53 am UTC (link)
	Well, even though they have a very low probability of tipping over, I imagine most smart people would wear a motorcycle helmet or something when on one. (Reply to this)(Parent)

	dawnswalker 2003-07-19 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	Mmmm... squishy, splatty, scrumptious bugs... Oh! Sorry... what was the question? (Reply to this)(Parent)

	darthhellokitty 2003-07-19 03:42 am UTC (link)
	I can't begin to imagine anyone using a Segway as their SOLE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. You'd have a car, & you'd get a Segway to whiz over to the store or whatever. OT: There's a Segway rental place locally. We so, so, SO badly need to try 'em out. :-) (Reply to this)

	technobadger 2003-07-19 03:44 am UTC (link)
	Honestly, I was much more amused by Ball'o'Cheese's sig pic than I was the wanking. Hee! Updrafts. That pic is just... giggle! (Reply to this)

iczer6
2003-07-19 03:53 am UTC (link)

I'll just add that I don't think Segways were intended to replace cars, they're really more a glorified scooter.

But there are uses for 'em. Like one person said they'd be helpful for amusement park employees, Airport personal, the elderly, people who suffer from arthritis, etc.

I don't think they'll revolutionize the world, but they may make some people lives a little easier.

Icz

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phosfate
2003-07-19 04:37 am UTC (link)

The parking people at Disney World use them. Lucky fuckers.

For some reason, the Segway enrages a certain part of the ~~wacky asshole~~ population. The only anonymous reply I can remember getting on my LJ was to an idle wish for a Segway - someone felt compelled to explain why they were no good. I assume he feared I would have him eliminated by the powerful Segway lobby if I ever learned his identity.

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	iczer6 2003-07-19 08:38 am UTC (link)
	>>For some reason, the Segway enrages a certain part of the wacky asshole population>> Well my inner armchair pyschiatrist thinks that many people are frightend by change and to them Segways mean change. A minor change perhaps but a change none the less. I mean hell I used to think the Internet was a passing fad... Icz (Reply to this)(Parent)