By gum, you’ve nailed it kidcameleon,.
That’s actually the best evidence that you’re WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. If a wad of gum *HAD *stopped your bike, IT WOULD STILL BE WEDGED THERE–at least part of it would still be a big fat fucking solid glob. It wouldn’t be smooshed flat on the tire + strung all over the rest.
He could have broken something on his face, like his cheekbone. That would be painful enough to qualify for narcotics.
But he didn’t, by his own admission, and test results to confirm it. So, really, vicodan for a shiner and a tumble?
Persons, to whom I have repeated this tale, seem to be more willing to believe the wad of gum part, then we are here, I have to admit. Which surprised me, to be honest. However, when I got to the vicodan, they universally called bullshit, saying no doctor would prescribe such a thing for a black eye and a bike tumble without broken bones. When I told them this happened in America, they admitted anything is possible there.
What, like it’s some noble effort to suffer? :rolleyes:
The guys a fucking retard, but if he’s in pain, why shouldn’t he get something for it? Most people who take narcotics legally have no problems stopping them once the pain is gone.
Did they believe you when you told them he was able to pay his medical bills with a chicken?
I hardly expect him to suffer in pain, but vicodan, for some cuts, scrapes, bruises and a shiner?
You do know there are pain relievers available, over the counter, non addictive, no prescription, cheaper and effective, right?
And you do know that kids fall off their bikes regularly, get shiners, cuts, scrapes and don’t even consult a doctor, right?
I admit, willingly, Americans seem largely non nonplussed by this part of it, so maybe it’s just me.
There’s a difference betwene a kid falling off a bike and an adult doing a full-on faceplant off of one. “Just” bad bruises, scrapes, strains, etc. can be very, very painful.
He’s in pain, and he’s taking pain medication. Who the hell are you to tell someone that they have to endure discomfort just because you don’t approve of the drugs they’re taking?
5000 miles? Why that’s incredible! If you’re 50 years old and you’ve been riding since, say, 10 (as is normal) that’s an amazing 125 miles a year! Surely no serious cyclist around here could hold a candle to that.
Dude, I have several friends who are hard-core competitive cyclists. You know, the kind for whom a carbon fibre frame would be a good investment rather than a waste of money. These guys could ride 5000 miles in a single year, easily. Probably a hell of a lot more if they lived in California, as I believe you do.
If that’s your big brag and you think we’ll be impressed, no wonder you don’t know that a piece of gum can’t stop a bike.