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Waving that umbrealla like a sword, commuters with weapons

Umbrella attack on a wet day

Killer Commuter

On a rainy day, have you ever travelled to the office by train or bus? Have you ever nearly had your eye poked out by some 'git' who isn't watching where they're waving their umbrealla around? Somebody disarm them please!



It’s that time of year again when city workers like me dread the trip into work on rainy days as we battle through crowds of other commuters carrying deadly weapons.

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25-5-2007Oh come on. You can gripe about anything you like and the subject matter is personal. Some people don't think smoking is a problem and who cares about teenagers getting pregnant. I don't give a rats if the CSA are hounding you - run faster. Starving people should be less picky... Got ...moreMe
24-5-2007I simply cannot believe you are argueing about this!! there are far bigger issues going on in the world. Parliment < poverty < starving people.no name
13-4-2006I've long held the opinion that an umbrella is in fact a deadly weapon in the hands of an untrained operator. Sadly this seems to include the vast majority of the populace. . .White Knight
15-3-2006It has to be said though, some amusing sights on a wet windy day, watching the city goers umbrellas turning inside out while they try to look all posh and all.michael caine
07-11-2005I'm not a fan of umbrellas personally, a little water never hurt anyone.CC
01-11-2005I have a collection of rare umbrellas, several from the late 1800's and a few early 1900's, it is surprising how many designs have emerged since the 19th century. The early ones would be lethal weapons today, in the crowds that we have. I dread to think how many eyes would be gouged out in t...moreBrollyman

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