users of motorized scooters/grocery store laziness

[herecomethehawkeyes]

I had to go to the grocery store today to pick up a prescription from a surgery on my foot last week. I hobbled from the parking lot, and got what i needed on my crutches. As I am making my way out of the door, a very large man was unplugging the motorized scooter.

When you see somebody in a motorized cart who is fairly young but is a larger size, do you immediately think "lazy". I understand there could be some conditions that may not be outwardly visible, but I am a heftier size and at no point have I considered giving up to the point of using a motorized scooter to do my shopping (as sore as i was this morning, and as exhausting it is using the crutches even short distances it never crossed my mind to use a scooter)

Another example of laziness, when I walked out of the grocery store, a car was driving down the front aisle, and turned into the last aisle. She quickly hurried to get down the aisle next to it to get a spot. Someone beat her to the spot and instead of parking in the space that was three spots behind the one, she chose to keep circling the lot. I saw her continue to circle when I was pulling out from my spot. People do not seem to value their time as much as they value not having to walk a few extra steps (most of the parking lot circlers could stand to take a few extra steps anyway)

 

[dirt33]

I agree. Going to Walmart here is a comical affair. I generally try to go after 10:00 PM, and wouldn't dream of going in the afternoon or evening.

People who are inconsiderate give the lazy bastards a run for their money here.

 

[HawkFantastic]

Consuela has never complained to me once about lazy or inconsiderate people at the store. I do suspect she sometimes sneaks nuts or candy from the bulk food isle as long as she's gone sometimes. If she gets caught I really hope she doesn't get deported.

 

[ahawkfan91]

When I see people on scooters like that, I just feel sorry for them. Lazy or not, that has to be a crappy way to live your life. Most likely some serious health issues, whether or not they are technically incapable of walking without motorized help. It doesn't bother me outside of that, so I'm not sure why it should anyone else.

As to the parking space thing, I will confess guilt to this one on a few occasions. It pisses me off to no end when I see a parking lot jammed full with cars and like 20 or 30 vacant handicap spaces right next to the doors. Really grinds my gears. I'm far more likely to illegally claim one of them for my 10 minutes of shopping than I am to park in Outer Mongolia and rent a Sherpa and a pack mule in order to get me to the store in one piece.

 

[sijoint]

I had to go to the grocery store today to pick up a prescription from a surgery on my foot last week. I hobbled from the parking lot, and got what i needed on my crutches. As I am making my way out of the door, a very large man was unplugging the motorized scooter.

When you see somebody in a motorized cart who is fairly young but is a larger size, do you immediately think "lazy". I understand there could be some conditions that may not be outwardly visible, but I am a heftier size and at no point have I considered giving up to the point of using a motorized scooter to do my shopping (as sore as i was this morning, and as exhausting it is using the crutches even short distances it never crossed my mind to use a scooter)

Another example of laziness, when I walked out of the grocery store, a car was driving down the front aisle, and turned into the last aisle. She quickly hurried to get down the aisle next to it to get a spot. Someone beat her to the spot and instead of parking in the space that was three spots behind the one, she chose to keep circling the lot. I saw her continue to circle when I was pulling out from my spot. People do not seem to value their time as much as they value not having to walk a few extra steps (most of the parking lot circlers could stand to take a few extra steps anyway)

Someone forgot to tell you...... this is Politically Correct Times (PCT) and these are subjects (fat, lazy and inconsiderate).... you're not suppose mention, complain about, talk about....it is wrong. Shut up and delete this post.

 

[pablow]

Soon science will discovery genetic bases for fat, lazy, stupid, and rude. Then these people can sue under the ADA. I can hardly wait.

 

[DavenportHawk8]

I don't care that much about it, but have some respect when your on those things.

There was a woman in Hy-vee the other day who walked from her car into Hy-vee. I was right behind her and she went and got a scooter. I kept on walking and didn't see her until prob 5min later. She just came down the aisle and didn't stop, there was a women pushing a cart w/a child in it and this lady just kept on going. Ran into the cart and said, "watch where your going" and continued to move. She didnt' apologize and as she moved through the store she would just keep going and ram into other people's carts and worse almost hitting them.

I was shocked by this ladies action, I almost wanted to take the battery pack of it and say walk, but I couldn't be that mean.

 

[zwick99]

So true. Half the people driving those scooters are a 100 lbs overweight.

 

[Trevor4Iowa]

I stand up for oppressed people almost always, but for whatever reason I just don't like fat people that make excuses for themselves or do things that will help keep them fat.

Riding in a scooter, just because your fat is disgusting and robbing real injured or disabled people of resources that should be available to them.

 

[The Tradition]

I stand up for oppressed people almost always, but for whatever reason I just don't like fat people that make excuses for themselves or do things that will help keep them fat.

Riding in a scooter, just because your fat is disgusting and robbing real injured or disabled people of resources that should be available to them.

Quite judgmental of you.

How do you know if someone is obese due to lifestyle choices vs. some sort of uncontrollable medical condition?

 

[BondHawk]

So true. Half the people driving those scooters are a 100 lbs overweight.

Half? I'll take the wayyyyyyy over.

 

[herecomethehawkeyes]

you 100% cant be sure if somebody is just lazy or if they legitimately are incapable of actually walking...but I know there are a lot of lazy people that will use it and don't need it because it is just there.

i have battled weight my whole life, lost some, gained some over the years....throughout the years, I have taken up running (for a while I was running 3-5 miles three or four times a week), other times I have hit the gym consistently however my willpower sucks when it comes to my diet.. I have dealt with a foot issue this past year and have had my second surgery since this past summer, hopefully this allows me to actually walk without pain and limping after a day at work.

as far as parking lots are concerned, I park where it would be easiest for me to exit the parking lot (regardless of the proximity) while not having to deal with other cars when they are trying to figure out what they are doing, and other people who walk down the middle of the aisles oblivious to anything behind them.

As for my fatness, my doctors have been on me to go through a program through the hospital. I start that in march. I know someone who went through it and he lost 130 lbs (and kept it off until he moved to chicago this past spring and gained 45 because he goes out to eat and to bars all the time)

 

[IACub]

I about got run over by a woman in a scooter at Target over lunch break today. She was having some issues with the whole stop vs. go thing.

 

[22*43*51]

I agree. Going to Walmart here is a comical affair. I generally try to go after 10:00 PM, and wouldn't dream of going in the afternoon or evening.

People who are inconsiderate give the lazy bastards a run for their money here.

It's a game me and the Mrs. play at Wal-mart.

See who can spot the following the fastest.

1) A Hoveround
2) Oxygen bottle
3) Wallet on a chain
4) Tube Top

The top 3 are usually spotted in the first 5 aisles; #4 is a seasonal treat.

 

[herecomethehawkeyes]

4) Tube Top

The top 3 are usually spotted in the first 5 aisles; #4 is a seasonal treat.

 

[Doodads and Hoohah]

Fattycapped is the PC term.

 

[soybean]

I don't care that much about it, but have some respect when your on those things.

There was a woman in Hy-vee the other day who walked from her car into Hy-vee. I was right behind her and she went and got a scooter. I kept on walking and didn't see her until prob 5min later. She just came down the aisle and didn't stop, there was a women pushing a cart w/a child in it and this lady just kept on going. Ran into the cart and said, "watch where your going" and continued to move. She didnt' apologize and as she moved through the store she would just keep going and ram into other people's carts and worse almost hitting them.

I was shocked by this ladies action, I almost wanted to take the battery pack of it and say walk, but I couldn't be that mean.

I have noticed this behavior as well. I'm sure they are pissed off at their circumstances, but its not my fault.

 

[22*43*51]

I stand up for oppressed people almost always, but for whatever reason I just don't like fat people that make excuses for themselves or do things that will help keep them fat.

Riding in a scooter, just because your fat is disgusting and robbing real injured or disabled people of resources that should be available to them.

You don't feel bad because fat people aren't oppressed.

 

[moral_victory]

I usually take the scooter because I find it hard to poop while I walk. I should practice poop walking, but I am a bit lazy.

 

[Catfish_ Crazy]

When I see people on scooters like that, I just feel sorry for them. Lazy or not, that has to be a crappy way to live your life. Most likely some serious health issues, whether or not they are technically incapable of walking without motorized help. It doesn't bother me outside of that, so I'm not sure why it should anyone else.

As to the parking space thing, I will confess guilt to this one on a few occasions. It pisses me off to no end when I see a parking lot jammed full with cars and like 20 or 30 vacant handicap spaces right next to the doors. Really grinds my gears. I'm far more likely to illegally claim one of them for my 10 minutes of shopping than I am to park in Outer Mongolia and rent a Sherpa and a pack mule in order to get me to the store in one piece.

What a DB

 

[NoleSoup4U]

It's a game me and the Mrs. play at Wal-mart.

See who can spot the following the fastest.

1) A Hoveround
2) Oxygen bottle
3) Wallet on a chain
4) Tube Top

The top 3 are usually spotted in the first 5 aisles; #4 is a seasonal treat.

Move to Florida. Number four shows up a lot.