{"id":2387,"date":"2012-07-26T04:00:24","date_gmt":"2012-07-26T08:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=2387"},"modified":"2012-07-26T09:17:15","modified_gmt":"2012-07-26T13:17:15","slug":"darwin-award-contenders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=2387","title":{"rendered":"Darwin Award Contenders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Readers of this blog know that I am a vocal advocate for wearing proper gear, including sturdy motorcycle boots and long pants, while operating a motorcycle. It’s just common sense. (And a DOT-approved helmet, too, even in states where helmets are not required by law.)<\/p>\n

Following are two images that two readers have shared with me about the latest Darwin Award Contenders. <\/p>\n

What’s a “Darwin Award?”
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\nThis award recognizes individuals who contribute to human evolution by self-selecting themselves out of the gene pool through putting themselves (unnecessarily) in life-threatening situations.<\/p>\n

First contender: the kid on the sport bike who rides in a “mankini” on U.S. Interstate 70 in the St. Louis area. He says he rides in that manner of “undress” because it is very hot. Tough — too hot to ride? Get in a cage with air conditioning (or a bus.)
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Second contender: this silly post of “bike of the day” posted on Facebook by “biker bootstraps”
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Honestly, I have no words for this silliness, which gets much too much attention and attaboys from people who should not be giving approval of such reckless, thoughtless, stupid behavior.<\/p>\n

Life is short: wear a helmet, long pants, and motorcycle boots when operating a motorcycle. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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