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In the absence of a flair system on lemmy yet, let’s try to make it easier to scan through posts by type in here by using tags:
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/38710101
Title text:
'They really shouldn't let those small cars drive in traffic. I worry I'm going to kill someone if I hit one! They should have to drive on the sidewalk, safely out of the way.'
Transcript:
Transcript will show once it’s been added to explainxkcd.com
Source: https://xkcd.com/3167/
I ride in the biggest, baddest vehicle on the road: the city bus.
Make space right now for my 200 ton train !
Yes ma'am!
2050: i should get a bigger vehicle like everyone else, if not i'm too small for everyone and it's dangerous.
(Me driving an ATAT) I finally feel safe.
death stars pull up in the neighborhood
"Along The Scenic Route" by Harlan Ellison.
Cars are equipped with lethal weapons and the highways are high speed arenas.
Fun story.
Sounds like Tuesday in Los Angeles…
This is why I think more places should utilize height restricting entry barriers.
You want free parking downtown? I hope your car is under 5' tall.
But where is the flamethrower?