David Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 So, I've seen these funky electric scooters pop up where I live, and notice that they're advertised as being available in London as well.Ā Anyone here seen or used one?Ā I'm not sure how they would work in London to be honest, as the people using them here tend to nip in and out of traffic, then onto pavements while trying to avoid pedestrians. I've not seen any police or whatever tell these lunatics that they shouldn't be flying past unsuspecting pedestrians at 10-15mph on the pavement, which is astounding. Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Are these the things that South Park did an episode about in the recent series? Think it was the Halloween episodeĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 I have no idea, but this is the general gist of them... Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, David said: I've not seen any police or whatever tell these lunatics that they shouldn't be flying past unsuspecting pedestrians at 10-15mph on the pavement, which is astounding I wonder if skateboarders are afforded the same courtesy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 Just now, Merzbow said: I wonder if skateboarders are afforded the same courtesy. I can understand cutting them a bit of slack, as they're usually children or those weird adults you get that wear Slipknot hoodies and suchlike. Still a fucking menace mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, David said: I have no idea, but this is the general gist of them... Ā Yeah that was basically what the episode was about. Itās basically the same as a Boris Bike from what I can gather. I can picture them being used by hipsters whoāve grown tired of their vintage bicycle. Ive seen some stuff online recently ofĀ big groups of people roller-blading through London, complete with their own āMarshallsā who stop traffic so they can skate. I donāt drive in London, but I can imagine that to be infuriating for anyone that encounters it, more than any skateboarder or cyclist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Mobike was introduced to Manchester a while back, they've since fucked off after loads of the bikes ended up in the canals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: Mobike was introduced to Manchester a while back, they've since fucked off after loads of the bikes ended up in the canals. Ha! I said to the other half yesterday that Glasgow would likely react the same if there were electric scooters parked all over the place on a Friday night at midnight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Hull wouldnāt even make it to midnight, weād ruin it within 20 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 There's actually money to be made off these things apparently. They pay people money to take them home at night, charge them up, and put them out in the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 15 minutes ago, WyattSheepMask said: Hull wouldnāt even make it to midnight, weād ruin it within 20 minutes Don't they need electricity to run, though? Ā I imagine one of them turning up in Hull would resemble the opening scenes of 2001 A Space Odyssey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: Don't they need electricity to run, though? Ā I imagine one of them turning up in Hull would resemble the opening scenes of 2001 A Space Odyssey. We figured that, thatās why we went with Solar Power. The sun is going to shine any day now, I just know it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5pints Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I have no clue how to link it but South Park have already done an episode about these. It was the Halloween episode.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Are these the things that South Park did an episode about in the recent series? Think it was the Halloween episodeĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Kaz Hayashi Posted January 6, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted January 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: Are these the things that South Park did an episode about in the recent series? Think it was the Halloween episodeĀ Iām not sure mate, but I have a feeling South Park might have done an episode about these recently, possibly in a Halloween special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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