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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 09:22 AM
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The future is here!

And it is really stupid.

Padded Lampposts Tested in London to Prevent Cell Phone Texting Injuries | Fox News
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 09:29 AM
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boy ,,,,growing up that one was never considered in my futuristic class in high school
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 03:52 PM
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Jesus!

Even worse than that.......Practicing defensive driving and watching some oblivious jackass driving INTO an intersection (or up to a stop sign) with their head and eyes cast down to where they're reading or typing on a frickin' smart phone!
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 01:43 AM
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I just went for the airbag boxers and bicycle helmet ensemble. Great on the street or in the pool!

 
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Not really sure why just letting these cell phone morons bumping into lamp posts isn't a good idea?

What's next? Padded sidewalks too?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 07:15 AM
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Not really sure why just letting these cell phone morons bumping into lamp posts isn't a good idea?

What's next? Padded sidewalks too?
Hey, it's better than a law requiring everyone to wear a bicycle helmet, which is what I would expect from some communities in his country.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 09:12 AM
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Not really sure why just letting these cell phone morons bumping into lamp posts isn't a good idea?

What's next? Padded sidewalks too?
They might dent the lamp post.
 
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