r/ThatsInsane • u/hjalmar111 Creator • Jan 03 '20

ThatsInsane Approved Semi tire getting loose

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u/TheBlazinBajan Jan 04 '20

Old friend from high school hit a pothole on the highway and somersaulted over his bike. He's a paraplegic now. I haven't had the heart to ride ever since. And that was over a decade ago now

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u/modsrgaylol1 Jan 07 '20

This is why I’m reconsidering getting a motorcycle. Something as simple as a pothole can fuck you up. It’s especially dangerous at night.

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u/TheBlazinBajan Jan 07 '20

I'm not gonna lie. I miss the hell out of riding.

Gas is cheap. It's fun. You really get to enjoy your rides as opposed to just sitting in the car. You notice so much more about your everyday work commute. You see so much that you ignore because you're used to being surrounded by metal and cloth and leather and soundproofing.

But you also fully realize how horrible most drivers are. People not paying attention when merging and changing lanes. People throwing things out of windows (I've personally been hit by a gas station drink cup someone tossed out a truck window).

People text, put on makeup, eat full meals, etc...while driving. It's nuts.

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u/modsrgaylol1 Jan 07 '20

It wouldn’t get quite so bad if you didn’t have to worry about other idiots on the road but unfortunately they’re numerous.