# Ask The Real Live Guy In A Real Wheelchair. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [August 3, 2012, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307 "2012-08-03T15:41:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/1 "2012-08-03T15:41:03Z")
Unlike some people I could mention, I exist. I have been to several Dopefests, hosted a couple, and count Dopers, Moderators and even member of the SDSAB as my dear friends. I just got my wheelchair! I am so happy I could spit (ewww). Ask away or just share my joy. I was diagnosed with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis last year. I am not rich, nor blonde, but I am perky. ---
**Author:** ![kmshrader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b782af/32.png) [@kmshrader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kmshrader)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/2 "2012-08-03T15:43:21Z")
Any cool features to the new chair? How did you pick which one to get? On another note, any hobbies? Life goals? Favorite food? ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/3 "2012-08-03T16:03:37Z")
> [@kmshrader](#): > > Any cool features to the new chair? How did you pick which one to get? > > On another note, any hobbies? Life goals? Favorite food? It reclines copletely. Hobbies? I had many, all in the past now. Favorite food? I used to be a chef, so I have many. Sadly, I am no longer able to cook so its all frozen. I am calling Meals On Wheels today. By the way, I just posted a photo on Facebook, I am Brian Malion. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/4 "2012-08-03T16:04:28Z")
> [@BMalion](#): > > Unlike some people I could mention, I exist. You expect us to believe that? Prove it? ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/5 "2012-08-03T16:05:53Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > You expect us to believe that? Prove it? How? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Curiosity\_Kills\_Her](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8c91f0/32.png) [@Curiosity\_Kills\_Her](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Curiosity_Kills_Her)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/6 "2012-08-03T16:14:49Z")
> [@BMalion](#): > > I am not rich, nor blonde, but I am perky. How about hot? Are you hot? ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/7 "2012-08-03T16:18:19Z")
> [@BMalion](#): > > How? > 🙂 Send us money. Or pie. We won’t believe you, but then we’ll play along. Oh, and how long before you tell us you died, then come back to life again? (very happy to hear you have a wheel chair now, hope it makes life easier for you) ---
**Author:** ![Moonlitherial](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@Moonlitherial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moonlitherial)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/8 "2012-08-03T16:23:56Z")
> [@Curiosity\_Kills\_Her](#): > > How about hot? Are you hot? Probably, it’s hot everywhere this summer. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/9 "2012-08-03T16:37:12Z")
Oh, yeah, I remember you trying to get one. I’m actually a bit surprised it took so long. Was the delay on your part or theirs or both? What’s the story? ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/10 "2012-08-03T16:42:23Z")
My bro-in-law’s dad had MS - it was, as Pterry has so aptly described Alzheimer’s, “an embuggerance”. What kind of stuff are you looking forward to being able to do with the wheelchair? ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/11 "2012-08-03T16:44:23Z")
Can I borrow your handicapped placard? I need to do some shopping and those handicapped parking spots are so convenient. ---
**Author:** ![Iggy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iggy/32/3364_2.png) [@Iggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iggy)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/12 "2012-08-03T16:48:40Z")
So, manual or power chair? Does it come with cool racing stripes or do you have to paint those on yourself? ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/13 "2012-08-03T16:55:33Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > Oh, yeah, I remember you trying to get one. I’m actually a bit surprised it took so long. Was the delay on your part or theirs or both? What’s the story? It was about to be submitted to my insurance company when I told them I’m now on Medicade. So they had to start all over. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/14 "2012-08-03T16:56:42Z")
> [@Malacandra](#): > > My bro-in-law’s dad had MS - it was, as Pterry has so aptly described Alzheimer’s, “an embuggerance”. What kind of stuff are you looking forward to being able to do with the wheelchair? Get out of the house! ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/15 "2012-08-03T16:58:20Z")
> [@Iggy](#): > > So, manual or power chair? > > Does it come with cool racing stripes or do you have to paint those on yourself? Power baby! I need to get some red flame sneakers to wear. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/16 "2012-08-03T16:59:54Z")
> [@Little\_Nemo](#): > > Can I borrow your handicapped placard? I need to do some shopping and those handicapped parking spots are so convenient. Sure! As long as you do the driving. You fly, I’ll buy. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/17 "2012-08-03T17:01:36Z")
> [@Curiosity\_Kills\_Her](#): > > How about hot? Are you hot? I just had a new central AC installed. I think I’m handsome. ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/18 "2012-08-03T17:05:34Z")
> [@BMalion](#): > > Get out of the house! Okay, I think I can get wireless out here in the garden… now, to repeat my earlier ques ++DISCONNECTED++ ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/19 "2012-08-03T19:03:29Z")
Have you thought about Halloween costumes yet? I like the one in the movie _Saved_, where Macaulay Culkin’s wheelchair-bound character dressed up as a [roller skate](http://images.allocine.fr/r_760_x/medias/nmedia/18/35/62/35/18414015.jpg). 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307/20 "2012-08-03T19:09:21Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > Have you thought about Halloween costumes yet? I like the one in the movie _Saved_, where Macaulay Culkin’s wheelchair-bound character dressed up as a [roller skate](http://images.allocine.fr/r_760_x/medias/nmedia/18/35/62/35/18414015.jpg). 🙂 All I think about is how to trick it out for Halloween! Man’s got to have his priorities straight. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-real-live-guy-in-a-real-wheelchair/630307.md?page=2)