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2005/3/18 [Transportation/Misc] UID:36756 Activity:very high
3/18    The next revolutionary commuting device that's better than Segway:
        http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000680030800  (ok not really)
        \_ It's better than motorcycles because ...?
        \_ Wasn't that in a South Park episode?
           \_ EXACTLY, that's why it's funny! Obviously, the guy who asked the
              motorcycle question didn't see the Mr. Garrison "IT" episode
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We know, they were oh, so long ago), except instead of sticking your foot i n, you stick your body in. Yes, it looks fun, yes, wed try cruising aro und the block in one, and finally, yes, it was only a matter of time bef ore the monocycle got tricked out and made into a viable, commercially d istributed vehicle. But that doesnt mean were going to encourage extre me one-wheeled vehicling around town, at least not unless its a Bombard ier Embrio. Jayson You got there first, but I was thinking the exact same thing. I was busy looking for a screen cap from "The Entity" - anyone got one of Mr Garri sson's IT? Posted Feb 8, 2005, 5:51 PM ET by Edward Normous From Engadgeter's link: "But that simply highlights one of the monowheel's many weaknesses - name ly, that if you brake too hard, the inner and outer parts become coupled together, and the rider goes round and round with the wheel. This horri fying possibility has been christened "gerbilling" by Owen's fellow VSCC members." Posted Feb 9, 2005, 4:18 AM ET by LTM I am so late to the party with a South Park comment! Add your comments Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry: inappropriate or p urely promotional comments may be removed. Email addresses are never dis played, but they are required to confirm your comments. To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we w ill make it a live link for you. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted no need to use <p> or <br> tags. Your name (required): Your email address (required, will not be shown to the public): Your sites URL (optional): Do you want us to remember your personal information for next time?