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"I'm afraid of escalators but when I'm with dad I'm not afraid of anything"
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Dog is smart. Escalators are SUPER dangerous to dogs (any animals really).
And, in China, to people.
Ok I didn't know what you were talking about so I googled "escalator china".
Holy shit that is scary.
"Fun" fact: Escalators move at a constant speed.
A dozen people weigh about a metric ton. A full escalator still moves at the same speed. An escalator does not slow down if you add several metric tons of additional load to it.
Now think what that means in case someone gets in the way of the escalator.
Thanks, I hate it.
It's 2020 ffs. If we don't have some kind of fail-safe detection system for escalators by now, then we probably deserve to be fucked by climate change.
And escalators hates you :o
r/tihi
Literally unstoppable. It's a good thing we've designed them to be immobile.
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Goolge “China” and “Collapse” and it will give you literally anything.
I shouldn’t have looked that up after seeing this comment—. I had a fear of escalators a few years back, it took so long to finally get over that and face my fears.... Let’s hope the next time I see an escalator I will forget this..
China's safety standards -- and indeed quality standards in general: be it engineering, human rights, health (do I have to mention COVID?), sanitation, etc -- are abysmal.
It's a beautiful country with rich history and vast range of different cultures containing wonderful people. But for a place called "The People's Republic of China," its authorities seem to really not give a shit about the people, often dropping discarded rocket debris onto their houses and allowing relaxed regulations of the storage of dangerous substances such that shit like this happens. (Don't worry, the official report says that only like 173 people died, almost all of whom were firefighters, so hopefully that helps you sleep better... assuming you don't ask any of the locals in Tianjin who will tell you the number is actually in the thousands.)
It's about as nice as you'd expect an authoritarian Communist country to be, really.
In short, I don't think you have to worry about your local mall's escalators any more than you've so far had to worry about NASA raining space debris onto your house or your governor allowing several metric tons of highly reactive and explosive materials to be stored next to your apartment building, if that gives you any comfort.
USA silently ducks head and walks away
The problem in China is not the standards. AFAIK they have the same standards as everywhere else. The problem is that the standards are often ignored due to rampant corruption, a complete lack of transparency, and a culture that values "saving face" and avoiding embarrassment more than it values health and safety.
There is no way only a hundred died in that explosion. Only a brainwashed idiot believes in the official figures.
It really was terrifying, especially because they showed the child’s gnawed on hand, and then a gap where the woman’s body would have fallen into, rather than showing the body, maybe because they didn’t get it or they couldn’t. And imagine if you survived but were stuck down there. Claustrophobes, or really anybodies worst nightmare.
Wont do escalators after watching that and realizing it's just MACHINERY down there. Nah
Not to mention the metal pattern is painful on dog paws.
No dogs on escalators. I work in a vet hospital and i can't tell you how many dogs i've see lose toes because their owner didn't pick them up. Its a really gross and traumatic injury. Use common sense people!
I recently fostered a dog I found. I've never had a dog. man it's like a whole new world of things to think about. who knew dogs needed eye drops or that they can't go on escalators?
Might be worth getting a book on basic care if it’s all so new. You def are in the right direction knowing you have to think of lots of random things.
Wait , what? They need eye drops?!??
If they have an eye infection.
Yeah, having never had a dog I would have guessed it was fine
Yeah dude. Even saw a video of a lady walking into an elevator and it closing before she realized her dog wasn’t even in it. Some swole brain guy walking by realized what just happened in a split second so he managed to get the leash off before the dog was yanked against the elevator and probably snapping its neck. So carelessness with leashed dogs around elevators can be just as devastating as escalators.
Don't feel badly! I've been a fur mom for ten years and honestly never thought about the dangers of dogs on escalators! I'm my defense, my oldest baby will NOT walk on metal of any kind sooooo I would've had to pick her up any way.
The dog's smarter than the owner. It would get sucked into that mangler. He should have taken the stairs or elevator
Stairs or elevator for sure. Please keep your babies— dogs, cats, human, whatever— safe. They are worth the extra few minutes.
And you both get some much needed cardio to boot.
Love the positive spin ;)
We don't know that he wasn't always going to carry him, it looks like he just expected to get closer first. The way he immediately picks the dog up and not fussing, hesitating or looking confused makes me think he never intended to let the pupper ride
I think he did it for the camera - that's why the person was filming. My dog knows not to step on the escalator, so I'm sure this one does too.
Agreed. Of course. Good lord. Chill people.
relevant
Edit: it's mall rats movie clip for those afraid to click. No gore
THAT KID IS ON THE ESCALATOR AGAIN
Let it go
Afraid to click, what happens?
Basically the first few min (which is the relevant part) shows a clip from a show/movie called Mullrats where two guys are casually talking on the escalator going down where they see a small child sitting on the fucking escalator stair going upward. After showing that scene one of the two dudes rants loudly about how the mother should manage her child well until the scene changes to something else ignoring the child in the escalator stairs.
He should learn to fear and RESPECT THE ESCALATOR.
You can see a glass elevator to the left. It was not out of his way to take the dog on it rather than the fear-inducing escalator.
It is my understanding that escalators require ALL pets to be carried when going up the escalator. It's not a frightened dog.
two things can be real
“Everyone Liked That “
You put them in your purse.
doesn't look like it's the first time especially since they are recording it probably just for the cute video. Dog might be used to daddy picking it up for escalators
Probably shouldn’t take your dog up an escalator anyways right?
Yes. Ask vets how many traumatic injuries they see because some stupid owner decided to take an escalator instead of stairs.
https://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/i0byvu/im_afraid_of_escalators_but_when_im_with_dad_im/fzozujq?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
They can't tell you
Lol. I clicked on your link, had a laugh, then scrolled down one comment to encounter it again.
I read your comment, clicked on the link and was confused. Then I scrolled down one comment to encounter it again.
It's not obvious that it's a bad idea, I own a dog (never been in this situation before luckily) and had no idea till I read this post
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No, it makes complete sense. But we take escalators pretty regularly without a second thought, it's entirely possible that this just wouldn't cross your mind
Please do this, dog owners! Always carry your dog or take the elevator, or better yet, use the regular stairs! But DO NOT let a dog take a single step on an escalator. You do not want to see what can happen if the dog's nail gets stuck on the escalator's step (in between the clefts). Just one of the ways your dog can get hurt, and it happens more often than people realize. Please don't risk it.
Pro tip: anything you wouldn’t walk on barefoot you shouldn’t walk your dog on. Sidewalk too hot for the back of your palm? Too hot for your dog. Does a 1 year old know how an escalator work? Neither does your dog.
Its not like its any faster dogs go up stairs hella fast
Doggo knows what's up. This is the proper way to do it.
How would a dog even come in contact with an elevator when most dogs are banned from shopping centres? Except for seeing eyed dogs of course and maybe assistant dogs.
You are allowed at a mall near me if you are going to the large petstore inside. Of course you would be asked to leave if you had a dog on the other side of the mall of course, you gotta enter through the nearest entrance and go straight there.
Yeah well there aren't always normal stairs available though. My main concern here is the leash, like yeah it can only really get caught at the top and bottom, but it still makes me uncomfortable that it is just hanging their and not tied up.
Emotional support human.
Happy cake day.
Thanks. I...it isn't my birthday. I may have lied on my Reddit application. 😕 Oh, it's my anniversary. I just got a message from Reddit. Never knew what it meant.
Happy Cake Day!
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Ah man, look at you saying it to someone else and it's yours too. Have a lovely day u/sunsetskies_
And a happy cake day to you too 🍰
We have so much to eat! I’m already stuffed!
Happy cake day!
So many cakes :D
His poor little whine at the beginning of the Clío.
Listen, not a year goes by, not a year, that I don’t hear about some escalator accident involving some bastard kid which could have easily been avoided had some parent – I don’t care which one – but some parent conditioned him to fear and respect that escalator.
That kid is back on the escalator again!
The leash hanging near the ground as he's riding the escalator is giving me intense anxiety.
Its like dick height tho. Unless owner eats shit i think itll be a-okay.
It's knee height. Either you don't know where penises are located or you're a very lucky dude.
You dont know how much this dude is packin
this post was back when malls existed, weird times.
Remember back when we had lives?
Nothing existed before 2020, nothing exists after.
tell us more gramps.
Escalators are actually dangerous to pets
Why bring a dog to the mall tho
Seriously, why is it even there.
That’s my question it’s not a service dog. Malls in my area don’t allow dogs to roam around
and also they filmed it? so they knew his dog is terrified of escalators but force him on one for a video?
Guy was definitely trying to get laid. “Oh look, my poor buddy is sad. I must carry him with my man muscles. Oh sexy and dad like, hit me up babe.”
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I can understand apprehension over escalators.
They definitely have their ups and downs.
Just take them one step at a time.
Thanks, Dad
I hope everyone knows that you SHOULD always pick up your dog at an escalator no matter how big.
Reduce your pet's stress and take the elevator. Jeez.
Or reduce their stress while increasing your health: take the stairs. (My dog hated elevators as a puppy)
I love it when bigger dogs are picked up. It's so wholesome.
It’s really not a good idea to let a dog use an escalator
U can bring dogs in malls??
In Brazil if you are a docile dog, you can.
Damn. I wish I was a dog.
That's awesome!!
This one's in Italy, apparently yes.
I’m not sure about other Malls in the US but the two closest to me allow dogs if they’re on a leash, both regular and service dogs.
This is a mall near Milano, Italy. Dogs are allowed in, not inside the supermarket (usually).
I am such a sap. I tear up every time I see this.
This has probably been reposted more times than the dog has gone up escalators in his life.
Awwwwwwwww
So, since when is it okay to take a dog shopping that’s not a support animal? Not judging, this is just life changing!
“Yeah i go to the mall with my dog“
What is a dog doing in a mall in the first place?
Mom said it’s my turn to post this.
I mean it’s cute but also stand to the right you heathens.
The dog is the smartest thing in this video because if a fully grown humans foot is able to get sucked in just IMAGINE a paw or tail. Holy shit the fact that dogs are even allowed on those things is BAFFLING.
Why be in a shopping mall with your dog in the first place? Is this some american thing I dont understand as a European?
Reposted for the 1,000th time. Nice recycling content
y'all really gotta chill with the pets coming with you everywhere thing.
ever heard of allergies?
airport security should require proof of service animal in the form of commands, not the stupid card and vest you can buy from any number of scamsites.
“no thanks”
AWWWW I LOVE THIS
I love this video
I'm disappointed in the lack of a mallrats reference in this thread.
everyone’s smiles in the background make it that much better hahaha
Imagine something picking you up, being held horizontal and going up an escalator... The sensation would be amazing. Like, wtf, wow, wtf, wow.
The girl who took this video has a boyfriend somewhere whose job just became much more difficult.
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How to get Ass 101
Are dogs even able built to use escalators like that? Sure, stairs yeah...but escalators are constantly moving.
Daddy to the rescue!
É o Iguatemi? Parece MT com o Iguatemi.
Nice to see Shaggy taking care of Scooby so well
hell, if i were naked and covered in long hair i’d be afraid of the escalator, too.
Or you could not take the dog to the mall. Just a thought.
I love how everyone just stopped to admire.
Don’t ride the escalator with your long haired pet.
If I have to explain this to you, please bring crayons with you.
I may not have the crayons, but I’ll make the time for your stupid ass.
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That was me as a kid! Too bad I wasn’t a dog tho
The dog is still scared though, he's just being forced to do something scary now
Big baby.
The old man behind him “idk wtf is going on but I gotta get wetzels pretzels”
Ma è Roma Est, lol
Escalators shred animals' paws. Always carry them to be safe
liar - he was still afraid even with dad ;)
I remember malls.....
My dog is exactly like this.
I think I've been to that mall, if that even is a mall and I'm not being stupid
Nice trick, that must be great for meeting up girls.
This is the evangelist’s grace! The divine protection!
Made my day
Repost? Was posted here like 4 months ago
I have seen this post a few months ago
haha
Why is there a dog in the mall?
Conditioned to cuddle in proximity of escalators :P
My turn to repost this next!
This video has been reposted over and over for so long that it was probably created when that mall was brand new.
What type of dog breed is this?
My shoe once got stuck at the end of the escalator, I empathise with the doggo
Why the hell is everyone looking at him?! Is he pulling off a bank heist? No! He’s picking up his dog to lift it up an escalator! What’s so amazing about that? (I’m not saying it wasn’t the nicest thing I have seen all day but, REALLY?)
I work in that mall, and everyday there are a lot of aww moment with dogs
God love him 😇
This is precisely why I am here.
DDDDAAAAAAWWWWW
Aweeee
This gets recycled a lot, but I'm always happy to see it again, thank you:)
Theres a life right behind the things, attention seeking prick
i too am afraid of escalators
Fun Fact: The “Escalator Test” is one of the major tests dogs need to pass when checking their suitability to support a person with vision impairment. Most dogs will freak out, which is why you can spend years raising seeing-eye dogs, but many won’t make it through the training program.
I'm also afraid of escalators.
🕰#timeloop
That’s a very big cat
Good boi doing an up, up in the air.
Dudes got sick calves, never skips leg day. And a nice tat
To the tune of Josh Groban’s “You Raise me Up”
Aaaaaaah flip flops on an escalator!! Noooooooooooo!
I’m afraid of escalators and I’m an adult. Small kids and pets shouldn’t be allowed on these...
I want a dog or cat
Aaaaaaaa why....... i want one of them
Wait no, i'll go both of them
Is that a toller or just a retriever?
People are curious
You sir are an angel
Stuff like this never fails to make my heart melt
Jared Dogalecki
Cute and all, but, I mean - the elevator is right there!
Is t this a repost?
No, no
Aww !
What a sweet moment!
“That kid is BACK ON THE ESCALATOR!”