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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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Originally posted by g2tegls
I don't really see it as a lazy person's transportation. I mean, if that were the case then you could say the same thing about a bike or moped. It's just something in between. In addition, it introduces an innovative way to use technology and possibly a stepping stone to greater things.
But on a bike you have to pedal power it so you are exercising in a way. Fat people can't even ride Mopeds because they don't have enough power to move with a fattie on it.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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Originally posted by g2tegls
I don't really see it as a lazy person's transportation. I mean, if that were the case then you could say the same thing about a bike or moped. It's just something in between. In addition, it introduces an innovative way to use technology and possibly a stepping stone to greater things.
bikes are great exercise.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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Originally posted by FourthGenHatch
But on a bike you have to pedal power it so you are exercising in a way. Fat people can't even ride Mopeds because they don't have enough power to move with a fattie on it.
Theres a fatty who rides a Vespa on my street. I wanna go knock him off it, cuz he wakes me up at 630 AM
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Originally posted by Dorikin
Theres a fatty who rides a Vespa on my street. I wanna go knock him off it, cuz he wakes me up at 630 AM
you mean one of these:


damn thats wierd! i have never seen a scooter in the US. he must really not want to spend money on transportation.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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The guy who invented those lives 4 miles from me.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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The area around campus here is infested with scooters like the Vespa, although it's mostly Hondas, Yamahas and these Kymco ones that are made in Korea or something. Pretty good for getting around here since most places don't have parking.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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What amuses me about Vespas are all the "socially" and "environmentally" conscious hipsters that own Vespas... they're one of the worst polluting vehicles on the street!
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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I've never seen a real Vespa. Only Honda, Yamaha and Kymco.
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by MrFatbooty
I've never seen a real Vespa. Only Honda, Yamaha and Kymco.
There's a surprising amount here and in SF... kinda popular amongst the "I drink coffee and bitch about emo music" crowd
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 08:33 PM
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Originally posted by Black2000GSR
bikes are great exercise.
they can be. or they can be leisurely, the way my grandma rides a bike.
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