Cripples

BunkMoreland

What do you do when you're walking in a corridor and get stuck behind a slow cripple? I want to try overtake but with the swaying and crutches going all over the place it's hard to get by.

Is it socially acceptable to forcefully overtake a cripple? Does one simply have to slow down and go at thier pace?

the_monkey

IBTL !!!

Sheep Lover

Usually kick the crutch from underneath them, they go down like a sack of spuds

DeadHand

It's probably a lot more socially acceptable than calling them a "cripple".

SEPT 23 1989

No have a chat with him it might widen your outook on life

RobbingBandit

Can I have your autograph OP... PS Blackadder was awesome.

Wabbit Ears

Check no one is looking and donkey punch them.

strobe

"Sorry bud, could I step past you there?"

lulu1

Cripple is that word still used in this day and age ??

Just knock them to the ground they have no right to be there in the first place. Shouldn't be let out

Cripple must be 30 years since I heard that horrible word

Nadser

The term cripple is fine, I qualify for it. In terms of overtaking, if it's to skip me in a queue, that's rude and I will hurt you. I do have a weapon after all.


(If I notice someone coming up behind in other circumstances, I'll normally invite them to pass)

DEFTLEFTHAND

I found people were very good with me when I was operating on crutches after a leg break, really going out of their way to make sure I was all right trying to get around the campus.

So I'd do the same if I encountered a cripple in a public environment.

Donald73

You wait politely and walk slowly behind them.

Alternatively you could shove past them and end up with a crutch as an extra appendage.

(Don't like the word cripple either)

dmc17

BunkMoreland wrote: »

What do you do when you're walking in a corridor and get stuck behind a slow cripple? I want to try overtake but with the swaying and crutches going all over the place it's hard to get by.

Is it socially acceptable to forcefully overtake a cripple? Does one simply have to slow down and go at thier pace?

That's an awkward situation indeed. It's like when you meet an ignorant fool and you're not sure whether or not you should converse with them.

darkdubh

Cripples should be sent off to the camps.They are not compatible with the ideal Nazi society therefore their unhealthy genes should be removed from the breeding pool.(I jest of course)

Bipolar Joe

What exactly is wrong with the word cripple?

My name is URL

'It's handi-CAPABLE!'

Bipolar Joe wrote: »

What exactly is wrong with the word cripple?

The verb or the noun?

Sheep Lover

Bipolar Joe wrote: »

What exactly is wrong with the word cripple?

Pfft some cripples get all uppity about it, I just rob their crutches or stick a stick in the spokes of their wheelchair though

crockholm

Sheep Lover wrote: »

Pfft some cripples get all uppity about it, I just rob their crutches or stick a stick in the spokes of their wheelchair though

Get all the best parking spots too,de bastids:D

anncoates

Once read a story that Ian Dury (who was left on crutches after polio as a kid) was drunk and insulted Omar Sharif, who punched him and one of Ian's friend's had to jump in and stop it, pleading "Leave it out, Omar, e’s a raspberry.’*


* Raspberry Ripple = Cripple


Haven't thought of that for years.

dmc17

anncoates wrote: »

Once read a story that Ian Dury (who was left on crutches after polio as a kid) was drunk and insulted Omar Sharif, who punched him and one of Ian's friend's had to jump in and stop it, pleading "Leave it out, Omar, e’s a raspberry.’*


* Raspberry Ripple = Cripple


Haven't thought of that for years.

He certainly was mad

Jesus Wept

top notch thread, would read again (Y)

TheBeardedLady

strobe wrote: »

"Sorry bud, could I step past you there?"

What would non Dubs say?

strobe

TheBeardedLady wrote: »

What would non Dubs say?

"Acchh, me matey! Lay down your scimitars ye wee foreign devils. I must transverse the area"

All non Dubs are Scottishy pirates that view people on crutches as middle eastern fellows carrying swords.

But you know this, TBL. Which makes your question redundant, no? Just want it stated for the record? Or what's your angle?

jimgoose

TheBeardedLady wrote: »

What would non Dubs say?

Steer one-eight-five, ahead flank. Level off at one hundred meters. Prepare tubes one and two. I want radio silence gentlemen, and I mean it.

RobbingBandit

TheBeardedLady wrote: »

What would non Dubs say?

Ah sure that bie shuda been left out for the fairies. :P

Desolation Of Smug

You need to synch-up. Wait till the left crutch is just dropping back, then do a hip-sway past, swooping by as the crutch skims your Fast-walkin as5. It's the cripple-sway, you need to get in tune with it.

NotASheeple

You know OP, with life & aging, there's a good chance you'll end up on crutches yourself one day. And when that happens, you'll look back upon this thread and just cringe.

thelad95

Is there anything to be said for a swift kick up the arse? Not for the 'cripple', for the OP.

Stheno

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

I found people were very good with me when I was operating on crutches after a leg break, really going out of their way to make sure I was all right trying to get around the campus.

So I'd do the same if I encountered a cripple in a public environment.

Same here spent four and a half months on crutches and walking sticks with a knee injury and apart from boisterous out of control kids in public places people tended to make an effort not to obstruct me and those I worked with to make sure I was ok to get around.

thelad95 wrote: »

Is there anything to be said for a swift kick up the arse? Not for the 'cripple', for the OP.

Ah no, you don't want the crutchee to end up on their ass, far more effective to give them a good wallop with a crutch, using the other for balance

WoollyRedHat

If you were to confront them, hopefully it would result in you getting the crutch lodged up your arse, then you too would walk slow, problemo solved.

Otherwise use the vents.

Areyouwell

thelad95 wrote: »

Is there anything to be said for a swift kick up the arse? Not for the 'cripple', for the OP.

Make it quick because I'd be aligned my boot for the follow up.

Dacelonid

**** that ****, if the cripple is that slow he should have consideration for others and get out of the way

Timberrrrrrrr

everyone knows that Crapple is the PC friendly these days

padd b1975

Move it or lose it!!

Oh wait...you already have.