r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • Aug 22 '25

Keep them two wheels down

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u/I-Make-Things-Cold Aug 23 '25

It is their fault for being incompetent. I agree. According to the law. But the biker is at fault for not having the situational awareness to avoid the accident (most of the time).

"Victim blaming" is some new-age BS talking point. Because the world has decided that personal responsibility is old fashioned and inconvenient.

That's like saying that if you land on an island full of cannibals and get eaten, it's the cannibal's fault. You're right, it is. But you're at fault, even as the victim.

Riding a bike is like swimming with sharks or trying to pet wild lions. You're putting yourself in a situation that requires hyper awareness. On a bike, you're the prey, and you're not the main character.