Wearing a hoodie that said "DEAF" on the back in capitals

maybe a blind fold and a unicycle?

And juggling knives.

Can't think of a good title.
Would having a bright red hoodies with 'DEAF' in white helvetica (none other than) on the back would make a bit of a difference or not?

It's a good idea, but I'd probably use Transport instead.

Dunno about that, used to cycles with a helmet, cars seemed to drive nearer me, doesn't take care on the road, etc. but for some odd reason they give me more space if I don't wear a helmet, hence the idea of a bright red hoodie with 'DEAF' written on the back, so they know i won't be able to hear incoming car from behind.

I find cars treat me much better on the road if I have a helmet, and lights. I think it kind of shows that your doing everything 'properly' and being as safe as possible. Which pressures drivers to behave properly too.

If drivers see someone in the dark with no lights for example, they think 'look at that cunt with no lights' and feel obliged to show them the road is a dangerous place.

When I try to ride my BMX on the road, its impossible to do any roundabout etc. Drivers treat you like some stupid kid that shouldnt be there, you get no respect at all.

Can't think of a good title.

Anyway, seeing that I'm deaf and tend not to recognised sound (incoming car, police/ambulance/fire engine sirens, people going OI!.) and even a simple wind blowing at my hearing aids will sound like a radio with no reception, so trying to listen is impossible, also poor balance which mean if someone hit me I'd come down a cropper (you need to able to hear properly in order to have good balance).

Riding around London is alright, I tend to spend a lots of time looking over my shoulder and observing the road ahead more often as if I was cycling with a NoBrake, no worried there really, but in the evening run back to South Wimbledon from Bloomsbury at 2am can get quite scary with children speeding in their car/scooter, police/ambulance/fire engine literally pop up from behind, driver driving too close to me, etc.

Would having a bright red hoodies with 'DEAF' in white helvetica (none other than) on the back would make a bit of a difference or not?

Brilliant idea, do it.

I just wonder what the reaction would be if the government passed a law making it obligatory for deaf people to wear something like this.
I'm fairly sure it would be far from universally welcomed...

I just wonder what the reaction would be if the government passed a law making it obligatory for deaf people to wear something like this.
I'm fairly sure it would be far from universally welcomed...

OMG you are right ! Ed sticking the word DEAF on his back so he doesn't get mashed up by some tosser in his Audi is at the top end of the same slippery slope that saw the attempted genocide of the Jews in the 1940's.

Ed, you filthy deaf racist.

:p

OMG you are right ! Ed sticking the word DEAF on his back so he doesn't get mashed up by some tosser in his Audi is at the top end of the same slippery slope that saw the attempted genocide of the Jews in the 1940's.

Ed, you filthy deaf racist.

:p

Are you sure he wasn't implying that there would be outrage because the collar and buttons are fucking ugly.

i'd fear that it would just single you out as a target, for at the least verbal abuse if not other lets creep up on him and scare the shit out of him type pranks.

ever the optomist me.

OMG you are right ! Ed sticking the word DEAF on his back so he doesn't get mashed up by some tosser in his Audi is at the top end of the same slippery slope that saw the attempted genocide of the Jews in the 1940's.
:p

Isn't it?

i'd fear that it would just single you out as a target, for at the least verbal abuse . . . .

Hmmmm . . . . .

I would guess verbal abuse is not a big concern for the deaf ?

well spotted tynan :D

Isn't it?

No, you misunderstand me, I am agreeing with your profound sociopolitical insight.

Are you sure he wasn't implying that there would be outrage because the collar and buttons are fucking ugly.

Yeah ! And the star of David badge would just turn into another fashion label :p

Hmmmm . . . . .

I would guess verbal abuse is not a big concern for the deaf ?

But I would guess not attracting a flock of smart arse chavs is of general concern to everyone whatever their (dis)ability.

Yeah ! And the star of David badge would just turn into another fashion label :p

I blame the hipsters.

ed I'm beginning to think you're probably best off just being wonderful you.

Anyway, Corny has music blaring through his headphones whenever he's riding and he's constantly distracted by eye candy, so you're not the worst off.

if it works would cyclists with perfect hearing use it as an additional safety measure ?

Why not get a very loud audio device to play a constant "this vehical is reversing" type loop?

.....and cycle backwards

No, you misunderstand me, I am agreeing with your profound sociopolitical insight.

arf!

But I would guess not attracting a flock of smart arse chavs is of general concern to everyone whatever their (dis)ability.

That is a great guess, I am sure you are right, but I don't think anyone has established that this is likely to happen.

if it works would cyclists with perfect hearing use it as an additional safety measure ?

I am going to get one made up saying 'BLIND', that should out the fear of god into other road users.

'Epileptic' might make them give you plenty of room...

How about.....
KEEP
CLEAR,
INFECTED.

Should do the trick.

I am going to get one made up saying 'BLIND', that should out the fear of god into other road users.

Umm...