Friday, April 07, 2006

Sentient, but not sensible

Scenario: You're driving along, and you see someone out walking/running. You do not know this person. What is it that makes you honk your horn? What makes you think that is a good plan?

My dad says that he doesn't think male runners have this problem; at least, has never had anybody honk at him. As a female runner, I certainly don't find the honking flattering. On the contrary, it's creepy. It almost makes me want to stick with running on a treadmill in the gym, where people don't whistle at you because they would have to deal with your reaction and the fallout from their actions.

To anybody who might be reading this who is in the habit of honking at strange women as they pass by, allow me to enlighten you: pretty much any woman you've ever honked at just thinks you're an idiot.

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