As I walked out of the restaurant tonight I stopped to watch a 30-something man who weighed at least 225 pounds stoop down to start the gas engine of his SKATEBOARD. Not a scooter with a little handlebar, but a low-slung skateboard. It even had a headlight, taillight and blue side lights. The board was about 4′ long. After he warmed up the engine a little he stepped on, postured himself as though he needed to withstand a 150 mph wind, hit the throttle and took off into the night. The temperature was 27 degrees Fahrenheit, he wasn’t wearing a coat, a helmet or any padding with the exception of his bulk. I think he singlehandedly disproves the theory of evolution…
I found an advertisement for the skateboard just now. It was in a sales brochure and they cost $550. My creative mind wanted to stamp the words, “Fool Not Included” on top of the skateboard. Oh well, to each his own. I guess I’m showing my age.