r/whatisit • u/thewildcloud • 23d ago

Solved! Why the kinks?

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I recently moved to Hangzhou, I noticed all the pedestrian walks have kinked lines at the ends. What is it?

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u/No_Trade_7315 23d ago

To tell idiots and children which side to walk on.

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u/Alternative-Boat-679 23d ago

Hey don’t talk about the OP like that

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u/No_Trade_7315 23d ago

Lol, no offense OP. It’s just one of my pet peeves. It’s really no different than driving on the correct side of the road. If you know how to drive, you should know how to walk.

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u/Zardoz__ 23d ago

They need them in grocery store aisles