So... Tobogganing/Sledding is banned now.

Mega Sceptile · January 09, 2015, 07:53:47 PM

yup, too fucking dangerous for the kids going by the fun police and soccer moms, so now I'm not allowed to take my nephews out sledding anymore on those nice snowdays we occasionally get.

ITT Discuss how stupid the fun police and soccer moms are.

Septy · January 09, 2015, 07:54:27 PM

WHAT THE FUCK

The Waifu Master · January 09, 2015, 07:57:05 PM

fucking lol
I'd like to see them try that in MI.
Most of the cops would be sledding with us.

Mega Sceptile · January 09, 2015, 07:57:22 PM

Quote from: Septy on January 09, 2015, 07:54:27 PM

WHAT THE FUCK

yup, one stupid asshole suing a city over it for easy money ruins it for everyone else

DAS B00T x2 · January 09, 2015, 07:58:33 PM

Not only does it show the stupidity of soccer moms, but it also highlights a severe issue in regards to personal responsibility and claims of liability.

Spoiler

do I sound like Meta yet?

o______________o · January 09, 2015, 07:59:01 PM

Let's ban football as well.

Epsira · January 09, 2015, 08:04:05 PM

HEY KID.
COME SLEDDING WITH ME.
DON'T LET MOMMY SEE.

Mega Sceptile · January 09, 2015, 08:08:14 PM

Quote from: Epsira on January 09, 2015, 08:04:05 PM

HEY KID.
COME SLEDDING WITH ME.
DON'T LET MOMMY SEE.

"Hey dude, you got the stuff? "
"Yeah I do..."

Spoiler

Kinder Graham · January 09, 2015, 08:14:20 PM

*claps loudly*

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We now live in a society where watching tv and playing games is more prevalent than partaking in an outdoor activity. Banning such a historic winter activity is as absurd as removing all teeter totters or climbers from all parks since a child may fall. While we're at it we should remove all swings since kids could pinch their fingers in the swings and/or fall off. This new trend is disgusting. I am in no way stating that there will never be an accident; however, generations before us have successfully survived while participating in activities that had much lower safety standards. Its time for us as individuals, parents and as a community on the whole to realize what we are about to lose. Let's face it, if tobogganing is too dangerous - what's next skating or better yet maybe hockey?

Assassin 11D7 · January 09, 2015, 08:16:49 PM

Quote from: The Edgy Master on January 09, 2015, 07:57:05 PM

fucking lol
I'd like to see them try that in MI.
Most of the cops would be sledding with us.

The hill where everyone in my area goes sledding is right next to the police station/city hall. The only way they'd be upset is if someone went down the steep or tree covered side of the hill, and even then they'd have the common sense to tell you that's your fault for being a dumbass, and then help you.

Assassin 11D7 · January 09, 2015, 08:20:18 PM

Quote from: Kinder Graham on January 09, 2015, 08:14:20 PM

*claps loudly*

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We now live in a society where watching tv and playing games is more prevalent than partaking in an outdoor activity. Banning such a historic winter activity is as absurd as removing all teeter totters or climbers from all parks since a child may fall. While we're at it we should remove all swings since kids could pinch their fingers in the swings and/or fall off. This new trend is disgusting. I am in no way stating that there will never be an accident; however, generations before us have successfully survived while participating in activities that had much lower safety standards. Its time for us as individuals, parents and as a community on the whole to realize what we are about to lose. Let's face it, if tobogganing is too dangerous - what's next skating or better yet maybe hockey?

As someone who broke their front teeth on a teeter totter, had their fingers pinched and fell off of swings face-first, I can say that in the end it was definitely worth it.

Verbatim · January 09, 2015, 08:21:45 PM

Quote from: The Edgy Master on January 09, 2015, 07:57:05 PM

fucking lol
I'd like to see them try that in MI.
Most of the cops would be sledding with us.

get out of my fucking state

Mega Sceptile · January 09, 2015, 08:23:05 PM

Quote from: Kinder Graham on January 09, 2015, 08:14:20 PM

what's next skating or better yet maybe hockey?

[/quote] not possible, soccer moms need sports to bring their kids to... but they WILL dumb hockey down by banning any physical contact between the children.

Loaf · January 09, 2015, 08:23:27 PM

made me think of this

Mad Max · January 09, 2015, 08:23:45 PM

Really though, people can get seriously hurt when hitting a tree/ice/etc

I understand the cause for concern.

aREALgod · January 09, 2015, 08:24:05 PM

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2010-2011, for example, there were 171 hospitalizations from tobogganing crashes

JESUS MARY SO MANY FUCKING CASUALTIES

SOMEBODY PLEASE STOP THIS EPIDEMIC

Kernel Kraut · January 09, 2015, 08:24:18 PM

lol fucking Canada.

Word Wizard · January 09, 2015, 08:26:07 PM

Judges should just throw out these dumb ass cases. "Hur I hurt my back on this companies property". "You climbed 6 fences, dug a 50ft tunnel, crawled under barbed wire, held a asian kid at gun point to pick a electronic security lock, climbed a hill, slid down it in a laundry basket, and hit an exposed poll, illegally, and you want to sue because there wasn't enough signs forbidding sledding? Sure I award you 1 million dollars".

Assassin 11D7 · January 09, 2015, 08:29:08 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on January 09, 2015, 08:23:45 PM

Really though, people can get seriously hurt when hitting a tree/ice/etc

I understand the cause for concern.

That's why you don't go sledding into a forest.

Kernel Kraut · January 09, 2015, 08:29:15 PM

Quote from: Sly Instinct on January 09, 2015, 08:26:07 PM

Judges should just throw out these dumb ass cases. "Hur I hurt my back on this companies property". "You climbed 6 fences, dug a 50ft tunnel, crawled under barbed wire, held a asian kid at gun point to pick a electronic security lock, climbed a hill, slid down it in a laundry basket, and hit an exposed poll, illegally, and you want to sue because there wasn't enough signs forbidding sledding? Sure I award you 1 million dollars".

One of the few reasons why I think that 3/4th majority for a civil suit is fucking retarded.

If I were a juror on a civil suit like this, there would be no way in hell I'd award the money to the plaintiff. They were retarded and did something stupid, then it's all their fault and get no moneys for it.

DAS B00T x2 · January 09, 2015, 08:32:11 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on January 09, 2015, 08:23:45 PM

Really though, people can get seriously hurt when hitting a tree/ice/etc

I understand the cause for concern.

That's a risk I'm willing to take and a potential consequence that nobody else should have to pay for but me.

Mega Sceptile · January 09, 2015, 08:34:45 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on January 09, 2015, 08:23:45 PM

Really though, people can get seriously hurt when hitting a tree/ice/etc

I understand the cause for concern.

and that kkids is why you check your path before you sled. if you're too fucking stupid to look ahead and make sure your path is clear before you ride, you deserve it.

Yu · January 09, 2015, 08:35:23 PM

I enjoyed doing that, too bad I don't live anywhere near steep slopes.

Assassin 11D7 · January 09, 2015, 08:35:37 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 09, 2015, 08:21:45 PM

Quote from: The Edgy Master on January 09, 2015, 07:57:05 PM
fucking lol
I'd like to see them try that in MI.
Most of the cops would be sledding with us.
get out of my fucking state

Says the guy from the UP.

PSU · January 09, 2015, 08:39:36 PM

A world of Pussies.

The Waifu Master · January 09, 2015, 08:53:46 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 09, 2015, 08:21:45 PM

Quote from: The Edgy Master on January 09, 2015, 07:57:05 PM
fucking lol
I'd like to see them try that in MI.
Most of the cops would be sledding with us.
get out of my fucking state

Stay mad brainwashed plebeian.
It makes sense now why you're so bitter. It takes a real man to deal with Michigan weather.

Verbatim · January 09, 2015, 08:55:18 PM

that's why i've been here for nineteen years

The Waifu Master · January 09, 2015, 08:57:20 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on January 09, 2015, 08:55:18 PM

that's why i've been here for nineteen years

And why I've been here for almost 22. : )
And, unlike you, I still have my basic human interaction skills intact.

Saleem · January 09, 2015, 08:57:32 PM

Let's decapitate them with a toboggan.

Coco · January 09, 2015, 09:01:19 PM

I thought toboggans were Canada's primary means of transportation.