It was a dark and rainy night as I drove down Broadway. Not shockingly, my 1992 Ford Explorer does not have the greatest braking distance in history. As I came on an intersection, I suddenly slammed on my brakes. I hoped that I would be able to stop in time.
There, in the middle of the road, was a biker dressed all in black.
I was able to stop in time, but I would like to offer up my first ever “Worst Idea Ever” award nomination. Biking down the middle of a crowded street is dangerous. Biking in the dark is dangerous. Wearing black while biking in the dark is dangerous. Mix in rain and a 20-year-old car with brakes that often require four blocks to completely come to a stop, and you have a recipe for disaster.
Despite this man earning his “Worst Idea Ever” nomination, I know his heart was in the right place. I would like to congratulate this individual on his green living. Why, because of this man, the world will most likely last at least a full hour longer than it would have. Of course, he will not be around to see it because by that time he will have been run over. I guess that is the unfortunate side of being concerned about the environment.
So, Mr. Biker, I would like to gently suggest that in future situations like this, maybe stick to the sidewalk. Sure, you might make a few pedestrians mad and possibly hit an old lady that is out walking her Pomeranian, but that is a lot better than allowing me to crush underneath my massive killing machine.
Oh, and don’t put this award on your résumé. Sure, it is an accomplishment, but I feel that would earn you a second nomination.
That sounds like a terrible idea for sure.
Though, I can’t say the reflective strips are attractive at all, he could have at least been wearing a bright pink tu-tu to catch your eye.
Or done anything other than what he did.