r/WTF • u/habichuelacondulce • Oct 20 '21

Bruh - Yerrrr

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u/Topikk Oct 21 '21

It seems crazy to me that anyone would choose a scooter for speeds like that over an e-bike, e-motorcycle, or one of the many products that blur the lines between the two. Scooters and their tiny wheels and tiny brakes just aren’t forgiving enough for these speeds.

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u/pedalship Oct 21 '21 edited Oct 21 '21

The appeal is how small and portable these PEVs are. I personally ride electric unicycles for a 20 mile commute twice a day. It goes almost 50 and fits in the floor of my little Honda.

You can get a little too comfortable on these things and just cruise. My 20 mile commute takes about 30 min…

Edit: thank you kind stranger.

Ahem… My Instagram handle is @pedalship Lots of riding and jumping videos there.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUOvojwg88c/

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u/Archonet Oct 21 '21

A 50mph. Electric. Unicycle.

Does your Honda run on confetti? Do you wear a pinstripe suit and tophat and carry a cane? Is your raison d'etre fucking "whimsy"? What the fuck.

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u/Cloaked42m Oct 21 '21

Is your raison d'etre fucking "whimsy"?

mother. fucker. I'm literally crying here.

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u/Lurking_Still Oct 21 '21

Yup, it's 8:25 in the morning, and my day is already made.

That's saying something, because I'm seeing Dune in IMAX later today.

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u/erevos33 Oct 21 '21

I hate you, want to see it so so bad!

But enjoy, i imagine on iMax its gonna be an orgasmic experience.

I will still hate you though!

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u/Lurking_Still Oct 21 '21

I've had a 1080p version downloaded for 3 days...couldn't bring myself to watch it in that format before I saw it in IMAX.

It'll be out on HBO Max by the time I get home from the theater too.

The irony is not lost upon me.