June 13, 2003, 08:58
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Only Bush could...
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June 13, 2003, 09:26
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Isn't is supposedly extremely difficult to fall off of one of those things?
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June 13, 2003, 09:29
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That's nothing. The leader of the main oposition party some time ago went to play football (and of course invited all the TV channels) only to miserably slip during his very first effort to shoot a the ball. He fell wickedly to the ground and teared the tenontas ( a major muscle of the leg).
the cameras were all to happy to record all of that of course.
The poor guy the pain was immense 
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June 13, 2003, 09:31
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Looks like Segway isn't idiot-proof after all.
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June 13, 2003, 09:37
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I wish the picture was clearer. I'd love a new avatar!
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June 13, 2003, 09:42
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What is the use of a Segway actually ? I don't get it...
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June 13, 2003, 09:49
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This world is full of threats and dangers. Some are very close ... 
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June 13, 2003, 09:51
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What is the use of a Segway actually ? I don't get it...
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It's for people too lazy to walk- perfect for us Americans
This could be great for handicapped and senior folks, but I sure as hell hope it doesn't catch on, and these things start clogging up sidewalks everywhere.
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June 13, 2003, 10:42
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This thing has "Daily Show" written all over it!
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June 13, 2003, 12:53
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I have actually seen two of them in action in the streets of NYC.
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What is the use of a Segway actually ? I don't get it...
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Its a way to get there faster by using motorized trasnport, but on the sidewalk and nto the street. One of the guys I saw using one was going pretty fast. I still can't imagine spending 5000 dollars on it though. WALK!
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June 13, 2003, 13:14
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June 13, 2003, 15:44
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Originally posted by Spiffor
What is the use of a Segway actually ? I don't get it...
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It is an attempt to disguise the dorky as "innovative". Basicly, it's just an oddity that the inventor thought he'd be able to sell.
I don't see segway riders as being a big hit with ladies over the age of 14 or so.
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June 13, 2003, 15:48
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I don;t know about that: both men I saw using it did not look like the type who might have problems getting women. Of course, unlike with Motorcycles, mopeds, and cars, you won't be able to give your secial one a ride in it with you: no room for two.
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June 13, 2003, 16:12
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Originally posted by Boris Godunov
Isn't is supposedly extremely difficult to fall off of one of those things?
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Maybe you need a soul for the gyroscopes or whatever to work?
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June 13, 2003, 16:29
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After the incident, President Bush demanded Segways wolrdwide stop their practice of aggressively pitching their riders into the dirt within 30 days or he would take military action.
Bush's Segway is currently being interrogated at Guantanamo to see what it knows...
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June 13, 2003, 17:54
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And let's not start on that guy who ran for office, but chopped his testicles off when he got less than 100 votes.
Ah, politicians...
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June 13, 2003, 17:58
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Maybe, we should ask somebody that has ridden one. Maybe they take a little practice.
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June 13, 2003, 20:01
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And let's not start on that guy who ran for office, but chopped his testicles off when he got less than 100 votes.
Ah, politicians...
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June 13, 2003, 23:08
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I've got the link for it. Any takers?
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June 13, 2003, 23:13
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No.
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June 14, 2003, 00:35
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I feel sorry for Bush...reporters following you around on your vacation would not be fun.
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June 14, 2003, 00:55
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Originally posted by GePap
I don;t know about that: both men I saw using it did not look like the type who might have problems getting women. Of course, unlike with Motorcycles, mopeds, and cars, you won't be able to give your secial one a ride in it with you: no room for two.
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It is quite heavy to lug around (like up some stairs), and doesn't go very far on one full charge.
I saw W falling off this thing on TV. I was thinking, "Man, he's clumsier than his old dad!"
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June 14, 2003, 02:40
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the only way for segway to succeed or be useful if for them to replace cars in busy cities.
People would supposedly use segways in place of cars to get around. They shouldn't be on the sidewalks.
The only way to make them work is to ban cars from city streets or have segway only lanes.
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June 14, 2003, 03:40
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Segways aren't as easy as we are led to believe. Does anyone remember the first time they tried to use a floor buffer?
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June 14, 2003, 03:43
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I had no problems with floor buffers in the navy.
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June 14, 2003, 04:37
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I had no problems with floor buffers in the navy.
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When you pressed the button for the very first time did you have it perfectly balanced or did it jerk to one side?
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June 15, 2003, 01:59
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they usually jerk to the right because they rotate clockwise. That will definately happen if you don't have you hands on the handlebars.
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June 15, 2003, 03:53
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Its always entertaining to watch first time users. I've seen buffers knock holes in walls and run up peoples legs. 
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June 15, 2003, 10:12
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man... this makes him look like an idiot, falling off of dean kamen's supposedly superstable thingamajig.
 it's like the pretzel thing. sure, it can happen to anyone... but most people have the sense not to admit it....
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June 15, 2003, 10:27
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