To be clear: this is not a jab at weight, what I’m baffled by is why tf would anyone in a wheelchair use a walking stick like that?
To be clear: I know why the dude has the cane, what im asking about/pointing out is the absurdity of the way he uses the cane in this specific clip, not speculation on the way he uses it in his general life. Just for those in the comments who mistakenly think I’m asking why the dude had the stick in the first place, when I’m asking about the way in which he uses it in this clip. Thank you.
The combination of wheelchair and cane/crutch is so common that you can find articles like 10 Best Cane Holders for Wheelchairs, so it seems like the obvious reason for walking the stick is a that he simply wants to do so.
Perhaps he plans on using it shortly and just doesn’t bother putting it away between every stop. I could see myself doing that.
My god! They are stealing the Declaration of Independence!
Push door-open buttons. And holding it on his lap would just have it run into people on the sides.
My guess is that is an electric chair and the controller for it is under his right hand but he’s ambulatory so he needs the cane. Likely it’s not comfortable to hold it over his lap or up off the floor. Being disabled leads to using work arounds that don’t always make sense to able bodied folks. Holding a cane still might hurt more then keeping it in motion. Holding it over his lap might interfere with his hand. He could have balance issues and the cane helps him keep orientated. He could just be stimming. Does the why really matter?
Well no, of course it doesn’t matter. I just think it looks funny/silly the way he uses it — that’s not me saying he might not have a reason to, I’ve just never seen someone do it like that, is all
Alright, I get the question. Assuming he has it to help him get up sometimes, look at where he’s at, some kind of art auction or something right? Maybe he’s been getting up and down a lot, looking at things closer. So he doesnt want to put it back somewhere everytime so he’s just keeping it out next to him. And the most natural motion for a cane is to just pick it up and put it down in front of you. Or maybe he’s just being a little silly for the camera lol :P
maybe he’s just being a little silly for the camera lol :P
Agreed (most likely)
some kind of art auction or something right
Pawn stars pawn shop.
I just googled this and I’m fairly sure it’s not the shop on there
For pimpin’
I’m guessing they use the motorized wheelchair for traveling longer distances and the stick for walking into inaccessible areas or when it’s more convenient to do something while standing.
As for how they’re using it, I’d guess it’s just a way to carry it with them in the chair since holding it horizontally on their lap might hit people that don’t see it, and it is easier to perform that motion than to hold it steady in some other, more awkward position.
Or, you know, just because he wants to. No more complicated than that. People sometimes do things just for fun.
But why not just carry it rather than (I can’t even say ‘walk’) with it?
I just said what I think about that…
No I understand your point, I just find it funny the way he uses it like an actual walking stick (in an electric wheelchair) and when he could just hold it up slightly
I think holding it stationary like that, and without periodic support from it being on the ground, would become more uncomfortable after awhile.
It could also just be habitual.
Fair point. Maybe they just filmed him at a really inconvenient point possibly? Still funny though
I agree, it does look pretty silly.
Glad I’m not the only one
You think it’s strange that he rests it on the ground occasionally rather than hold it suspended in the air for long periods of time?
Do you even physics, bro?
No, I think it’s funny. There’s a difference
it’s more fun?
Hmm. Thats… an interesting point…
I think I’m not going to give the guy grief for using his muscles in any way. This may literally be his only exercise
It’s called fashion, honey.
🕺”and the beat goes on…”
poking stick
And hitting hit. “You shmuck, grab the other one”
But why use it like a walking stick when you have an electric wheelchair
To poke the ground?
Oh god…
Style points
Jousting
I know a guy who weighs that much. Uses a scooter 99% of the time, uses his canes on the rare occasion he has to stand
How much does the guy in the GIF weigh? How can you tell?
Well can’t weigh more than the gif
I guess for the same reason kids use random sticks they find on the ground like walking sticks even though they have working legs. “coz they feel like doing it”. Not every action needs a productive purpose. Some people wear sunglasses or hats indoors.
He’s an art pimp what do you expect.
Wtf is an art pimp and how can you tell he is one?
Art pimps usually have a posse following them with framed art in their hands. You will never see an art pimp walking with his posse in the rain.
Well he’s not walking in any case, so it’s even harder to tell
Naw, that’s definitely a pimp walk, see how he use that cane? That’s how you can tell
Alpha male shit you wouldn’t understand
I think it’s for when he has to stand. Looks like an airport maybe?
Its a pawn shop
Getting pretty tired of saying this, but: I know why he has it, I’m pointing out the absurdity of using the stick as if he is walking whilst using an electric wheelchair in this GIF — not when he goes to the airport, not when he’s at home, etc. purely the behaviour in the GIF. How are so many people missing the point here?
How are so many people missing the point here?
Maybe it’s the title you chose
I did think that tbf. Then again, this is shitposts. Perhaps it’s the wrong community?
The wrong community for getting awfully serious and defensive? You might be on to something.
I really don’t think I’m getting ‘awfully defensive’ (I’m certainly trying not to anyway) merely trying to point out that some people are missing the point (in fairness, I do think you have a point about the title)
Is this you trying not to be awfully serious and defensive right now?
Well I’m not trying to defend anything, I’m just saying people are misreading the question. I’m not defending that, I’m not trying to justify it in any way, merely pointing out a slight error. I don’t think I’ve been particularly rude or abrasive? If I have, that was not my intention.
If you hold it cross ways in your lap it can hit things as you go past. You can lean it on your shoulder or have some fun with it.
Not everyone who is in a wheelchair is completely unable to use their legs. Many wheelchair users can stand or walk, but not for long periods or long distances or without assistance.
He might be able to stand with assistance and is carrying the cane himself for when he wants to stand.
And actually if they can’t transfer themselves (either stand and pivot to a bed / toilet / shower / regular chair or at least use a slideboard) they’re often not a great fit for a wheelchair since they’d need an aide / lift and would really struggle to live independently. And a slideboard is a pretty advanced wheelchair skill and requires a patient that’s super with it cognitively, and has at least decent upper body strength and coordination. Your average 65 year old with a touch of dementia and less strength / reflexes is not gonna be up to that and they’re your primary user group for mobility devices in general. This guy in particular though just isn’t gonna have the upper body strength to transfer his weight that way and is very unlikely to find a slideboard or lift that can handle him.
Again, I understand that, I’m not asking about that. I’m asking: why when sat in a wheelchair does he need to use it? Not when he’s standing, when he’s sitting
Where do you suggest he carry his cane while he is in the wheel chair?
Side to side so it takes out the kneecaps of everyone around him?
Front to back so he can gut punch the ones in front or behind?
Or maybe out to the side? Where it won’t hit anyone?
Lets go further, if he holds it to the side, should he just hover it stiffly in the air while moving?
Maybe the answer is this is the easiest way to hold the cane while moving without taking anyone out or forcing someone else to carry his stuff.
Cool wheelchair guys get a holster for their canes.
This guy ain’t a cool wheelchair guy 🤷♀️
Dude should get himself one of those Hurry Canes. I’m definitely getting a folding one when I get too old or injured to walk.
It’ll match my folding bike!
He could rest it on his lap maybe? Like slightly over his shoulder so it’s not in anyone’s way and he doesn’t have to use it. He could still knock someone the way he is holding it in the GIF. I think any way he has it, there’s some risk of knocking into something.
ITT: OP learns that people with disability can do goofy stuff just for fun
Well that’s true of anyone even without disability, if you just rub hard enough
