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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
The Washington Post reports on the phenomenom of stupid people who stand abreast on Metro escalators, blocking smarter riders. Sad to say there's no coverage of the fatty angle, or of the whole sidewalk thing. Maybe they're saving that for a special follow-up series.
My source says that's paigow just below the very bottom of the picture.
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This phenomenon is not confined to DC. I walk out on Market St in Philly everyday and am constantly forced to jockey around meandering groups of people sometimes four abreast. Usually, one isleaning across two in the middle, making a point to the fourth person from whom he is furthest. When you try to pass them, they'll often give you a look, like "Hey, slow it down", which amazes me.
I used to think this ill behavior was limited to dumpy 40-50ish secretaries in stretch pants, but I've seen entire groups of businessmen and young people doing the same thing. I hope this is not some trend...
If you want to chat slowly in groups at lunch while you walk, go work in an office in the burbs.
