Sad ... but funny too

[Profpointy]

Replace the word cyclists with any minority group and it doesn't seem very funny any more. (not that I thought it ever was)

I assumed the joke was intended ironically and making exactly that point

 

[Profpointy]

The problems cyclists as a group face are nothing compared to the groups you mention. We are just people of different genders, religions, colours, sexualities who choose to ride bikes.

I don't want to belittle the real problems of racicsm, homophobia and all the rest which do lead to harrassment, injury and death, but it is worth noting that it is deemed perfectly OK for so say journalists to call for the murder of cyclists, and many of us here have been deliberately driven at, in one case someone on here was seriously injured. Such assaults are often trivialised as merely motoring offences. Of the hundred or so cycling deaths each year it wouldn't be a big leap to suggest a number of them were in fact
murder.

 

[Juliansou]

I think in fairness it was supposed to be a light hearted ‘throw away’ comment (interesting to know if it was written by someone who rides a bike or not?). My issue is that this tends to enter the public psyche, even if on a subconscious level, which is not helpful.

 

[Rusty Nails]

I don't want to belittle the real problems of racicsm, homophobia and all the rest which do lead to harrassment, injury and death, but it is worth noting that it is deemed perfectly OK for so say journalists to call for the murder of cyclists, and many of us here have been deliberately driven at, in one case someone on here was seriously injured. Such assaults are often trivialised as merely motoring offences. Of the hundred or so cycling deaths each year it wouldn't be a big leap to suggest a number of them were in fact
murder.

I agree about the terrible attitudes of some people towards cyclists.

And I still have no problem with people making jokes about cyclists, including insulting jokes.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Bit of a generalisation. I get close passed and have my safety and life put in danger because im a cyclist, not because I'm Jewish.

Of course it's a generalisation.

Motorists are equal opportunities offenders. Generally they don't mind who they endanger; cyclists, pedestrians, other motorists, pavement users, schoolkids, the atmosphere.










Another generalisation.

 

[DCBassman]

(interesting to know if it was written by someone who rides a bike or not?)

No. Jeremy Clarkson.

 

[Profpointy]

No. Jeremy Clarkson.

I'd thought it quite a good and pointed bit of satire, but you've spoilt it for me now

 

[Rusty Nails]

No. Jeremy Clarkson.

 

[DCBassman]

I'd thought it quite a good and pointed bit of satire, but you've spoilt it for me now

Sorry...

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There's always contrary evidence!

 

[Smokin Joe]

 

[matticus]

Replace the word cyclists with any minority group and it doesn't seem very funny any more. (not that I thought it ever was)


I assumed the joke was intended ironically and making exactly that point

Depends on the context.

 

[Juliansou]

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Someone obviously told JC he’d be taking a Lotus for a spin!