I also like to ride Segways. How much fun that is! Anybody think that's fun? I hope so... There's an awful lot of people in the world that sneer at Segways because other people are having fun. There must be something bad about it. But I always tell people, that hey, these Segways are so environmentally conscious. I carry four of them in the trunk of my Hummer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker defends their enjoyment of a niche device despite public mockery.
- In plain terms
- A person likes a gadget even if others think it is silly.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal joy matters more than public approval.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you value your fun over others opinions?
Another view
The environmental claim is weakened by the choice of vehicle.
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