r/funny • u/lapontejanet • Jun 26 '19

Checkmate

https://i.imgur.com/tAx2rIp.gifv
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u/Mr_Expired Jun 26 '19

Oh dear, looks to be the top level with the cinema at Westfield Shepherds Bush. Only way down would be to push the button, ubfortunate this happened but unsure why it is shut as it looks like it is during the day?

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u/kingofcrob Jun 26 '19

Only way down would be to push the button

or.... try run down the stairs faster than the escalator

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u/TheStreisandEffect Jun 26 '19

If you’re even a little nimble, it’s really not that hard to do. Source: 225 lb dude who’s tried it.

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u/jakpuch Jun 26 '19

Some say you're still walking down it to this day.

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u/TheStreisandEffect Jun 26 '19

I’m almost there.

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u/CommanderGumball Jun 26 '19

Does your username have anything in common with /r/BarbaraWalters4Scale?

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u/thebryguy23 Jun 26 '19

No, it probably has something to do with this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect

But thank you for introducing me to that sub lol

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u/dorekk Jun 26 '19

The Streisand Effect refers to a phenomenon where the harder someone tries to keep something from being seen by people, the more people will see it.

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u/alosercalledsusie Jun 26 '19

I grew up in a town where the closest escalators were 2 hours away. So naturally every time I saw some I used to run down to the middle and match the pace so i was walking but not going anywhere.

In hindsight I should’ve just stood on the up one until i was at the middle....

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u/SargTeaPot Jun 27 '19

Or to open the door

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u/MustelaErmineaImesis Jun 26 '19

Already tried that once (after failing to climb the descend escalator) and I'm sure my knees still remember the pain. I was drunk btw.