Theunicornhunter 2 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Every time I see something totally idiotic - I think I've seen all - but they keep coming. foxnews Basically, the good folks of London are padding lamposts because people run into them while texting. So basically, if you're too stupid to watch where you're going - no worries you're not responsible. Edited March 7, 2008 by TheUnicornHunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted March 7, 2008 I read that yesterday. That doesn't say much for the British........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted March 8, 2008 Padding them? They should start putting spikes on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) "The test lampposts will be given a trial run in London’s East End on Brick Lane." Next they will be tested in Concrete Lane, Cement Lane and Stone Lane, areas where it really hurts if you hit the street! :P "The survey found that almost two thirds of respondents lost peripheral vision while texting, and more than a quarter wanted lines on the pavement to create routes for texters to walk while using their phones." Wouldn't it be fun to paint the lanes so they cris-crossed, deliberately led into a lampost, or just went in circles? "The study claims that 68,000 people were injured in the U.K. last year while chatting or texting on their cell phone, Infomatics reports." Maybe it's just nature's way of culling the herd ... Edited March 8, 2008 by trekz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted March 8, 2008 So now we know how Cara got that banged-up knee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKY1701 0 Posted March 8, 2008 I have never heard of something this insane. This is ridiculous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldfan1 0 Posted March 8, 2008 What bothers me is that the idea will spread to the U.S. and some idiot will sue the government for not padding lamp posts and 12 even bigger idiots will award idiot #1 the money. We need some of these folks to win Darwin Awards instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela 1 Posted March 8, 2008 its loopy, people should text when they don'tneed to concentrate on where the heck they are going. Typical nanny state I live in *shakes head* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Britannia 0 Posted March 8, 2008 Sounds like a gimmick for 118 118. They already produce the most inane adverts on TV so this doesn't surprise me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites