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I'm special; Baby on Board

  • 08-04-2011 3:37pm
    #1
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,002 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    Just have to get this off my chest.

    One thing i can,t stand is prats parading around with their signs on cars telling the world they have a baby on board.

    Big f***ing deal! :mad:


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  • #2
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    It's there in case there's a crash, so emergency services will know there's a ''baby on board''.


  • #3
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    If I'm not mistaken it's in case of a crash that fire services will look for the child.


  • #4
    bonerm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,595 ✭✭✭bonerm


    something something Burt Ward.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    Just have to get this off my chest.

    One thing i can,t stand is prats parading around with their signs on cars telling the world they have a baby on board.

    Big f***ing deal! :mad:

    Someone's not happy being childless :pac:


  • #6
    ciaran76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,705 ✭✭✭ciaran76


    Why don't they take the sign off when there is no baby on board. Poor fireman looking for a baby that never was !


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  • #7
    Chris P. Bacon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭Chris P. Bacon


    Chief Wigam is that you?


  • #8
    RichieC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭RichieC


    Jaysus what will people think of next to begrudge..


  • #9
    BluesBerry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭BluesBerry


    I dont have a problem with child on board they alert the emergency services but those signs with the kids names and pictures on them "john on board" do my head in


  • #10
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Someone's not happy being childless :pac:

    LOL OP should get one with LOSER on board..:D


  • #11
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    It is enough to make me want to nudge the car off the side of the road! :mad::mad::mad:


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  • #12
    Chris P. Bacon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭Chris P. Bacon


    RichieC wrote: »
    Jaysus what will people think of next to begrudge..

    They will be giving out against Padre Pio next!


  • #13
    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    muppetkiller wrote: »
    If I'm not mistaken it's in case of a crash that fire services will look for the child.

    No, they're just twats. Emergency services will look for a kid whether there's a poncy sign or not.


  • #14
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    It's there in case there's a crash, so emergency services will know there's a ''baby on board''.

    Complete urban myth bull****


  • #15
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Mike 1972 wrote: »
    Complete urban myth bull****
    Urban myth? Is the existence of these signs based solely on folklore or something?


  • #16
    JayEnnis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 851 ✭✭✭JayEnnis


    In a crash what are the odds of a suction cup sticking to a glass window providing the window itself doesn't break?

    Think about it.


  • #17
    RichieC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭RichieC


    It's to request that the car behind take extra care in a cute way.


  • #18
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Is the existence of these signs based solely on folklore or something?

    Yes
    RichieC wrote: »
    It's to request that the car behind take extra care in a cute way.

    Because the risk of serious injury to myself and others, The likely financial costs involved, the probability of a driving ban or even prison, the damage to my nice car and the sheer hassle arent reason enough ?


  • #19
    CreepingDeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,015 ✭✭✭CreepingDeath


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    One thing i can,t stand is prats parading around with their signs on cars telling the world they have a baby on board.

    I think it's a good warning that the driver may not be watching the road all the time.


  • #20
    Bruce7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 500 ✭✭✭Bruce7


    I think it's a courtesy to other road users. A bit like a learner sign, it warns them to give that car a wide berth, as they might drive erratically because they're simultaneously beating their children, getting puked on, putting up with ear-splitting screams, etc.


  • #21
    Sykk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,327 ✭✭✭Sykk


    Another moany cúnt thread...


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  • #22
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    muppetkiller wrote: »
    If I'm not mistaken it's in case of a crash that fire services will look for the child.

    A mate of mine was a lorrytruck driver. He was driving the truck one day and there was a car with a baby on board sign in front of him. For whatever reason the car suddenly slammed on the breaks. Because of the sign he swerved the truck rather than stand on the brakes as he figured if he went into the back of the car the baby was a goner. He swerved the truck into the field next to the road, went through the windscreen, broke 3 bones in his back, and was in a chest-cast for 3 months.

    On the one hand it may have saved a life, on the other hand(if the baby was not in the car, and they forgot to take down the sign) it may have ruined a life.


  • #23
    Abi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,058 ✭✭✭✭Abi


    I hate them, and their variations of them. 'princess on board' ... 'little united supporter on board' .. 'yummy mummy's taxi' with an absolute munter driving the fucking thing. Why people feel the need to advertise the fact that they've reproduced is beyond me.


  • #24
    mudokon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭mudokon


    RichieC wrote: »
    It's to request that the car behind take extra care in a cute way.

    That's what I thought they were for too, not sure they work that well though.


  • #25
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    syklops wrote: »
    A mate of mine was a lorrytruck driver. He was driving the truck one day and there was a car with a baby on board sign in front of him. For whatever reason the car suddenly slammed on the breaks. Because of the sign he swerved the truck rather than stand on the brakes as he figured if he went into the back of the car the baby was a goner. He swerved the truck into the field next to the road, went through the windscreen, broke 3 bones in his back, and was in a chest-cast for 3 months.

    On the one hand it may have saved a life, on the other hand(if the baby was not in the car, and they forgot to take down the sign) it may have ruined a life.
    Your mate was at fault.


  • #26
    FunnyStuff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 344 ✭✭FunnyStuff


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    Just have to get this off my chest.

    One thing i can,t stand is prats parading around with their signs on cars telling the world they have a baby on board.

    Big f***ing deal! :mad:

    Its to remind you to drive carefully. If you dont like it..... tough ****.

    Honestly, some people are not happy at all unless they are moaning about some stupid bull****.


  • #27
    Standman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Standman


    Yea, I'd say looking for a "baby on board" sign in the mangled mess of a crash is high on the list of priorities of the emergency services. Why bother checking the back seat for a baby when you've got a helpful little sign to save you the unneccesary head movement?


  • #28
    meg3178
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 273 ✭✭meg3178


    The signs on the car are nothing, you should take a look at what some people have copied from the States....wearing the sign on their person :D


  • #29
    FTGFOP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,389 ✭✭✭FTGFOP


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    Just have to get this off my chest.

    One thing i can,t stand is prats parading around with their signs on cars telling the world they have a baby on board.

    Big f***ing deal! :mad:

    A little jealous of your American cousin? Hmm? And his success with the b-sharps? Yes, I think so.


  • #30
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Your mate was at fault.

    Nice way to troll.


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  • #31
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    I did see a parody "Bastard on board" sticker onetime.

    Even funnier was the fact that it was on a motorbike.
    CreepingDeath wrote: »
    I think it's a good warning that the driver may not be watching the road all the time.

    If thats the case surely it would be better to have it on the front window ?


  • #32
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    syklops wrote: »
    Nice way to troll.
    Not trolling, just stating facts.


  • #33
    Mike 1972
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    feelingstressed wrote: »
    Travelers don't pay motor tax

    Well seeing as how people who DONT travel dont need to pay it looks like nobody pays road tax ?

    Does not compute :confused:


  • #34
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Not trolling, just stating facts.

    Because you were at the site of the crash.


  • #35
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    syklops wrote: »
    Because you were at the site of the crash.
    Because he was so close behind the car that he would have smashed into it if he didn't swerve. He was obviously driving too close.


  • #36
    syklops
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,966 ✭✭✭✭syklops


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Because he was so close behind the car that he would have smashed into it if he didn't swerve. He was obviously driving too close.

    Im not going to go into the facts., but he was not in the wrong. I was trying to give an anecdote about baby on board signs and you want to have an argument. Its friday evening. Go for a few pints instead. Thats what I plan to do.


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  • #37
    omen80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭omen80


    I have to agree with the OP, those signs are kind of annoying. It's not like I'm going to drive like a maniac behind a car just because they don't have a sign up!


  • #38
    El Horseboxo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,341 ✭✭✭El Horseboxo


    I don't give a fúck about the signs but one ain't gonna make me drive any differently. It's not i drive unsafe and then see the sign and tell meself to cop on and drive properly. I drive like i don't wanna crash my car all the time.

    And if the sign is to warn others that they may not have their eyes on the road all the time then they shouldn't be behind the wheel with the child.


  • #39
    Abi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,058 ✭✭✭✭Abi


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Your mate was at fault.
    syklops wrote: »
    Nice way to troll.


    Actually, I don't think MM is.


    My thinking on it is, you should be a safe stopping distance from any vehicle - regardless of whether it has one of those things on the rear window or not.


  • #40
    MagicMarker
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    syklops wrote: »
    Im not going to go into the facts., but he was not in the wrong. I was trying to give an anecdote about baby on board signs and you want to have an argument. Its friday evening. Go for a few pints instead. Thats what I plan to do.
    How was he not wrong? He was driving too close and had to swerve, no other facts necessary. He has no one to blame but himself. Your anecdote was an insinuation that this ''baby on board'' sign was somehow the cause of your mates injuries, which is wrong.


  • #41
    sensibleken
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    Barney forever! Wigum Never!


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  • #42
    paddydriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,087 ✭✭✭paddydriver


    syklops wrote: »
    A mate of mine was a lorrytruck driver. He was driving the truck one day and there was a car with a baby on board sign in front of him. For whatever reason the car suddenly slammed on the breaks. Because of the sign he swerved the truck rather than stand on the brakes as he figured if he went into the back of the car the baby was a goner. He swerved the truck into the field next to the road, went through the windscreen, broke 3 bones in his back, and was in a chest-cast for 3 months.

    On the one hand it may have saved a life, on the other hand(if the baby was not in the car, and they forgot to take down the sign) it may have ruined a life.

    WTF... maybe he should have considered backing off a little instead of sitting behind the car reading the sign in the back window? If he managed to swerve and travel all the way into a field, all whilst probably braking, then I am sure he probably would have killed everyone else in the car too and maybe himself too.

    Moral of the story - keep his distance; baby sign or not.


  • #43
    mcmoustache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,237 ✭✭✭mcmoustache


    Going a little OT right now but you should always leave enough breaking room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front. This applies to cars, busses, trucks, bikes and whatever else that you might be driving on the road.

    Anything less is tailgating.


  • #44
    pragmatic1
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    Abi wrote: »
    I hate them, and their variations of them. 'princess on board' ... 'little united supporter on board' .. 'yummy mummy's taxi' with an absolute munter driving the fucking thing. Why people feel the need to advertise the fact that they've reproduced is beyond me.
    Parents think their kids are special.


  • #45
    sensibleken
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,650 ✭✭✭sensibleken


    feelingstressed wrote: »
    Travelers don't pay motor tax

    A Padre Pio sticker is their tax disk

    Really. I must tell my gf and her family that theyve been paying tax all these years when they dont have to! thanks for that


  • #46
    mikom
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    How's this one for you OP?....http://www.myspaceantics.com/images/myspace-graphics/funny-pictures/baby-on-board.jpg


  • #47
    Chris P. Bacon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭Chris P. Bacon


    sensibleken wrote: »
    Barney forever! Wigum Never!

    Them girls you paid to scream are doing a really good job!


  • #48
    Minstrel27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    I have a dislike for these signs especially when the car it is stuck on is being driven by a lunatic.


  • #49
    u140acro3xs7dm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭u140acro3xs7dm


    RichieC wrote: »
    It's to request that the car behind take extra care in a cute way.

    Tbh I dont see one of them signs and think.. oh i better not crash into that car. If i see any car i think, oh i better not crash into that car. Who the fúck would try to crash into any car whether there is a baby on board or not.


  • #50
    cat_rant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 917 ✭✭✭cat_rant


    The worst is when you see the ones that say Princess on board! And its a 20 something bimbo with fluffy stearing wheel cover and blinged out dice.


  • #51
    HoneyRyder
    Closed Accounts Posts: 240 ✭✭HoneyRyder


    RichieC wrote: »
    Jaysus what will people think of next to begrudge..

    This old chestnut again. People can actually dislike something without being begrudging you know. In this case I think it's less to do with being begrudging and more to do with disliking people being ridiculously precious about their little darlings.


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