These threads crack me up. It always goes something like this:
1) Person does a shitty thing
2) Person creates thread about it cause they think it's sooooo funny.
3) Other people go "what the hell brah? that was a dick move"
4) OP backtracks "nah, nah, I do feel bad but like, you ain't angels neither"
5) OP realises that the thread was an awful idea, even worse than the inspiration
6) OP looks foolish when he gets 9 pages of replies and not one of them has a person going "hahah, good shit man. fuck those disabled cats, they don't need special access. I'd want extra space too"
7) OP is genuinely probably a decent person who says and does stupid stuff but now he is upset because his thread backfired
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
However much anybody would like to consciously say that being able to walk isn't 'better' than not being able to walk, I challenge any able-bodied person on this board.. yes, even you.. to admit that they most probably believe the opposite subconsciously.
Of course I do. I'm not even going to lie about that. I love walking, I love playing sports... I'd hate it if I lost the ability to walk now. I'd get used to it eventually but I have no problem admitting it would be hard for me at first.
It isn't so much about what's better or worse. It's more about what you're used to. I'm used to running, walking, playing sports (that don't involve wheelchairs), I'd miss those things if I couldn't walk anymore.
Of course I do. I'm not even going to lie about that. I love walking, I love playing sports... I'd hate it if I lost the ability to walk now. I'd get used to it eventually but I have no problem admitting it would be hard for me at first.
It isn't so much about what's better or worse. It's more about what you're used to. I'm used to running, walking, playing sports (that don't involve wheelchairs), I'd miss those things if I couldn't walk anymore.
Yes but, as I said right from the start, I've only been speaking as someone who's never been able to walk unaided in his life. I've never missed what I've never had. The idea that I necessarily *should* just because someone else would is something which is forced upon me by countless other, walking, people.. not something I feel inherently.
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
I'm glad I wasn't the only one who caught that... reminds me of that Beavis & Butthead episode when they drop 75 cents into the machine to get a bag of sour cream and salsa pork rinds and it gets stuck. Then they figure out that if they can get another 75 cents they can get "2 for the price of 1"...
It's funny when you get screwed in an attempt to screw.
I am actually thinking they test out morons who try to get wheelchair rooms with this technique. Everyone wins except the loser.
... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
These threads crack me up. It always goes something like this:
1) Person does a shitty thing
2) Person creates thread about it cause they think it's sooooo funny.
3) Other people go "what the hell brah? that was a dick move"
4) OP backtracks "nah, nah, I do feel bad but like, you ain't angels neither"
5) OP realises that the thread was an awful idea, even worse than the inspiration
6) OP looks foolish when he gets 9 pages of replies and not one of them has a person going "hahah, good shit man. fuck those disabled cats, they don't need special access. I'd want extra space too"
7) OP is genuinely probably a decent person who says and does stupid stuff but now he is upset because his thread backfired
You'd think he'd learn after a bunch of threads like this though.
... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
You'd think he'd learn after a bunch of threads like this though.
agreed.
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
Yes but, as I said right from the start, I've only been speaking as someone who's never been able to walk unaided in his life. I've never missed what I've never had. The idea that I necessarily *should* just because someone else would is something which is forced upon me by countless other, walking, people.. not something I feel inherently.
I can understand your point of view, but I also understand the point of view of the countless other, walking people. They, or we, project our own fears or insecurities on you, I guess. When I see someone in a wheelchair I'm just glad I can walk, and this has nothing to do with the person in the wheelchair or how he feels. This is what I feel. He/she can be perfectly happy with being in a wheelchair, I just know that I would have a hard time with it. I wouldn't expect that person to feel the same way (guess I really did learn something when I was a kid )
A dude in a wheelchair once told me people hardly ever start a conversation with him. He said he'd seen a lot of people walk all the way up to another person (who can walk) just to ask the time. He was actually surprised I asked him instead of a person who was standing a little further. Do you notice this too?
I can understand your point of view, but I also understand the point of view of the countless other, walking people. They, or we, project our own fears or insecurities on you, I guess. When I see someone in a wheelchair I'm just glad I can walk, and this has nothing to do with the person in the wheelchair or how he feels. This is what I feel. He/she can be perfectly happy with being in a wheelchair, I just know that I would have a hard time with it. I wouldn't expect that person to feel the same way (guess I really did learn something when I was a kid )
A dude in a wheelchair once told me people hardly ever start a conversation with him. He said he'd seen a lot of people walk all the way up to another person (who can walk) just to ask the time. He was actually surprised I asked him instead of a person who was standing a little further. Do you notice this too?
Yes.. I do, a lot. I went to a PJ meetup in London a couple of months ago and I had a fantastic night for many reasons, but a few of them were to do with how respected I felt. I had a bunch of people hold conversations with me in a noisy pub, which people often find difficult to do.. I was drinking and not one person said 'Are you OK with that? I can push you back if you like. I wouldn't drink like that next time if I were you.' Believe me, I get that a lot.. people over-compensate. Obviously I don't mind if people say that in a sarcastic way, so as to laugh at it.. but you know, over-concern is a pain in the arse.
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
A dude in a wheelchair once told me people hardly ever start a conversation with him. He said he'd seen a lot of people walk all the way up to another person (who can walk) just to ask the time. He was actually surprised I asked him instead of a person who was standing a little further. Do you notice this too?
I can tell you one thing that happened to me.
I was sitting outside a cafe with my bf and I went inside to order two coffees. As he was serving me the barista said 'I only charged you for yours, your friend in the chairs is on the house'
I didn't know whether to be pleased or offended that he thought he was doing me a favour... I think I settled on a bemused smile in the end
I can tell you one thing that happened to me.
I was sitting outside a cafe with my bf and I went inside to order two coffees. As he was serving me the barista said 'I only charged you for yours, your friend in the chairs is on the house'
I didn't know whether to be pleased or offended that he thought he was doing me a favour... I think I settled on a bemused smile in the end
Hahahaha
I once went out for dinner with my now-ex wife, and the lady said the same thing.. but for an entire meal. And she referred to me as her 'friend' at the time as well.
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
Yes.. I do, a lot. I went to a PJ meetup in London a couple of months ago and I had a fantastic night for many reasons, but a few of them were to do with how respected I felt. I had a bunch of people hold conversations with me in a noisy pub, which people often find difficult to do.. I was drinking and not one person said 'Are you OK with that? I can push you back if you like. I wouldn't drink like that next time if I were you.' Believe me, I get that a lot.. people over-compensate. Obviously I don't mind if people say that in a sarcastic way, so as to laugh at it.. but you know, over-concern is a pain in the arse.
I once went out for dinner with my now-ex wife, and the lady said the same thing.. but for an entire meal. And she referred to me as her 'friend' at the time as well.
Ah...I'm sticking with you if it means free food and coffees
They're currently making an ad campaign so I'm trying to shove as many ciders down my gullet as I can in the meantime.
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
I can tell you one thing that happened to me.
I was sitting outside a cafe with my bf and I went inside to order two coffees. As he was serving me the barista said 'I only charged you for yours, your friend in the chairs is on the house'
I didn't know whether to be pleased or offended that he thought he was doing me a favour... I think I settled on a bemused smile in the end
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
Yes.. I do, a lot. I went to a PJ meetup in London a couple of months ago and I had a fantastic night for many reasons, but a few of them were to do with how respected I felt. I had a bunch of people hold conversations with me in a noisy pub, which people often find difficult to do.. I was drinking and not one person said 'Are you OK with that? I can push you back if you like. I wouldn't drink like that next time if I were you.' Believe me, I get that a lot.. people over-compensate. Obviously I don't mind if people say that in a sarcastic way, so as to laugh at it.. but you know, over-concern is a pain in the arse.
oh that had nothing to do with respecting you... we're all just a bunch of selfish fuckers
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I once went out for dinner with my now-ex wife, and the lady said the same thing.. but for an entire meal. And she referred to me as her 'friend' at the time as well.
I see absolutely NOTHING wrong with free meals or free coffee
The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
oh that had nothing to do with respecting you... we're all just a bunch of selfish fuckers
Aren't we all
'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'
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congratulations on saving an extra 10 dollars each though.....
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1) Person does a shitty thing
2) Person creates thread about it cause they think it's sooooo funny.
3) Other people go "what the hell brah? that was a dick move"
4) OP backtracks "nah, nah, I do feel bad but like, you ain't angels neither"
5) OP realises that the thread was an awful idea, even worse than the inspiration
6) OP looks foolish when he gets 9 pages of replies and not one of them has a person going "hahah, good shit man. fuck those disabled cats, they don't need special access. I'd want extra space too"
7) OP is genuinely probably a decent person who says and does stupid stuff but now he is upset because his thread backfired
Of course I do. I'm not even going to lie about that. I love walking, I love playing sports... I'd hate it if I lost the ability to walk now. I'd get used to it eventually but I have no problem admitting it would be hard for me at first.
It isn't so much about what's better or worse. It's more about what you're used to. I'm used to running, walking, playing sports (that don't involve wheelchairs), I'd miss those things if I couldn't walk anymore.
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Yes but, as I said right from the start, I've only been speaking as someone who's never been able to walk unaided in his life. I've never missed what I've never had. The idea that I necessarily *should* just because someone else would is something which is forced upon me by countless other, walking, people.. not something I feel inherently.
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
I am actually thinking they test out morons who try to get wheelchair rooms with this technique. Everyone wins except the loser.
You'd think he'd learn after a bunch of threads like this though.
I can understand your point of view, but I also understand the point of view of the countless other, walking people. They, or we, project our own fears or insecurities on you, I guess. When I see someone in a wheelchair I'm just glad I can walk, and this has nothing to do with the person in the wheelchair or how he feels. This is what I feel. He/she can be perfectly happy with being in a wheelchair, I just know that I would have a hard time with it. I wouldn't expect that person to feel the same way (guess I really did learn something when I was a kid
A dude in a wheelchair once told me people hardly ever start a conversation with him. He said he'd seen a lot of people walk all the way up to another person (who can walk) just to ask the time. He was actually surprised I asked him instead of a person who was standing a little further. Do you notice this too?
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Yes.. I do, a lot. I went to a PJ meetup in London a couple of months ago and I had a fantastic night for many reasons, but a few of them were to do with how respected I felt. I had a bunch of people hold conversations with me in a noisy pub, which people often find difficult to do.. I was drinking and not one person said 'Are you OK with that? I can push you back if you like. I wouldn't drink like that next time if I were you.' Believe me, I get that a lot.. people over-compensate. Obviously I don't mind if people say that in a sarcastic way, so as to laugh at it.. but you know, over-concern is a pain in the arse.
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
I can tell you one thing that happened to me.
I was sitting outside a cafe with my bf and I went inside to order two coffees. As he was serving me the barista said 'I only charged you for yours, your friend in the chairs is on the house'
I didn't know whether to be pleased or offended that he thought he was doing me a favour... I think I settled on a bemused smile in the end
Wembley 18/06/07
If there was a reason, it was you.
O2 Arena 18/09/09
Hahahaha
I once went out for dinner with my now-ex wife, and the lady said the same thing.. but for an entire meal.
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
Don't drink and wheel
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Wembley 18/06/07
If there was a reason, it was you.
O2 Arena 18/09/09
They're currently making an ad campaign so I'm trying to shove as many ciders down my gullet as I can in the meantime.
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
You should have said both coffees were for him.
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Ooooh! Good call....
Wembley 18/06/07
If there was a reason, it was you.
O2 Arena 18/09/09
Good call
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
Spooky.. :eek:
- the great Sir Leo Harrison
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
Verona??? it's all surmountable
Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
Wembley? We all believe!
Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
Chicago 07? And love
What a different life
Had I not found this love with you
Aren't we all
- the great Sir Leo Harrison