"Driver Sends Shocking Message to Cyclists at 4th of July Parade"

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Permalink Reply by Fran Kondorf on July 5, 2016 at 11:43am

"And I'll follow the rules when you hang up your phone, slow the f*ck down, and start using your turn signals."

Permalink Reply by Jim Reho on July 5, 2016 at 12:54pm

That is just really poor and uncalled for.

Permalink Reply by Kyle Mac on July 5, 2016 at 1:46pm

i was visiting columbus over the weekend and happened to attend the doo dah parade, seeing this thing in person.  

the parade definitely embodies & promotes satire (heck, my uncle calls it a "parody of a parade") - most floats elicit groans, eye-rolls, a handful of chuckles, with the occasional cheer and round of applause. many floats are met with a quizzical expression of "i'm not sure what they're going for here."  one of the first groups in the doo dah was a group of Fidel Castros carrying a "make cuba great again" banner, one of the last was a "Cross Fit" float promoting Jesus-on-the-cross-abs and getting your bod fit for God. 

This vehicle, on the other hand, provided the only audible "boos" i heard during the 45+ minute parade.  So the crowd reaction was promising.  i briefly considered riding out in front of him and mounting a temporary protest.