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It's insane how beautiful life can be (programming.dev)

submitted 3 days ago by unglueclass23@programming.dev to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world

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[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I mean, show me any picture of this many humans packed together and I'll run screaming. Doesn't matter if its a train or a bus or walking...ick. Not for me.

I think a lot of americans are the same really. We dont want to be around anyone who isnt our family or friends.

However this photo could be replaced by like 1 train or 10 buses. So yeah.

[–] KentNavalesi@mstdn.social 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

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Americans would rather sit in a car for an hour than next to a stranger for ten minutes.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah, I would. Just dont like being around random folks. If its at a concert or something sure, we have a shared interest, but otherwise, no thanks.

[–] KentNavalesi@mstdn.social 1 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

@bridgeenjoyer

I just don't get the appeal. I'd rather read a book, scroll Mastodon or look at the scenery while traveling than have to focus on the road.

I don't think Americans realize how many hours of their lives get wasted just so they don't have to sit next to strangers.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

I get it. The privacy of a car is very nice. Its also nice at night vs riding the subway alone and wondering If at the next stop youll get mugged or shot when some crazy gets on. Its just a creepy feeling to me, I'm not used to it.

Also I don't live somewhere where theres really traffic. I enjoy driving, myself.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Hell, I don’t really want to be around my family that much.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago

Definitely not here either. Only a select few