Advocacy & Safety - Car versus Bicycle Video (Commercial)

What do you think of this video? Who is in the wrong? If this occurred irL, can the driver be arrested if the cyclist fractured his wrist?

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1602831/dont_touch_my_car/

Wow, that is offensive. I was considering a Fiat for my next vehicle but I think I'll look at the Kia instead.

I dunno, it seems pretty lame of the cyclist to lean on the guys car like that. Not sure if causing the cyclist to fall is warranted, but if a cyclist was leaning on my car at a stoplight I'd get pissed for sure.

I don't know. The story seems weird, cause I would never expect it to happen. I see far more track-standing than resting, but it seems wrong of the driver to do that, downright evil.

Lol, that is hilarious!

I think it is funny.

What do you think of this video?Love the ending!

Who is in the wrong?DUH. The cyclist.

If this occurred irL, can the driver be arrested if the cyclist fractured his wrist?For ???

LMAO!!!

I've seen this one before -- enjoyed it more this time!

It's really no different than what OUR reactions would be if someone just decided to "fondle" our two-wheeled babies!

It does, though, give a bit of a suggestion to the car vs. bike thing....

I think the cyclist got what he deserved.

Heh, I wouldn't take it too seriously.

I thought it was funny too :D

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=28238&highlight=fiat+commercial

Pretty old commercial. Posted in BF 2003

First time I've seen it. Good for a laugh.

I lolled. That ad never gets old.

No comments on the headphones causing the crash? :P

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No comments on the headphones causing the crash? :PDefinitely the most surprising thing is that there have not been about 30 threads blaming the headphones for the cyclist crash.

Should we start one in road cycling, general cycling or maybe FG/SS. :popcorn

Funny sh*t! Stupid arrogant cyclist get what he deserves hahaha!

I sometimes rest on buses, but never on private cars.

I had some clown lean up on my SLR McLaren. I gunned the engine and hopped it forward a couple feet, he went down for the count. I laughed so hard I missed the light.

LOL its a commercial and a funny one if that.

Funny commercial. I hope no cyclist is really that stupid and thoughtless, although I saw one like that thirty-something years ago. Probably either wised up or killed by an irate motorist by now.

Who is in the wrong?

Hey, the cyclist stopped for three red lights in a row. He got what he deserved.

Hey, the cyclist stopped for three red lights in a row. He got what he deserved.

Hey Bro! I love your helmet cam vids!
Cheers! :D

Sweat and paint make a bad combo.

I would have a different, slightly more passive reaction, but wouldn't be happy.

Fiat.com has a Comments page, where I sent them this:
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This ad is poorly timed:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1602831/dont_touch_my_car/

As the number of cyclists on the road is reaches all-time highs, the most useful message to convey is one of safety and consideration, so the roads can become safer for motorists and cyclists alike.

That ad plays on the current tensions between cyclists and motorists, and with no benefit: its underlying message is that cyclists and Fiat drivers are both jerks.

Is that really the message you want to convey?

"Be the change you want to see in the world."
- Gandhi

its underlying message is that cyclists and Fiat drivers are both jerks.

Which were you trying to prevent by showing a lack of a sense of humor? ;)

Fiat.com has a Comments page, where I sent them this:
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This ad is poorly timed:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1602831/dont_touch_my_car/

As the number of cyclists on the road is reaches all-time highs, the most useful message to convey is one of safety and consideration, so the roads can become safer for motorists and cyclists alike.


You must have really **** a brick over that Planters Peanut commercial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NVbFoj3aTQ

Which were you trying to prevent by showing a lack of a sense of humor? ;)

Not to mention poor timing. That ad is at least 4 years old.

Not to mention poor timing. That ad is at least 4 years old.

A true AnS never passes up the opportunity to play the victim.

What do you think of this video? Who is in the wrong? If this occurred irL, can the driver be arrested if the cyclist fractured his wrist?

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1602831/dont_touch_my_car/

While I do think it was a little rude of the cyclist to lean on the car(repeatedly), I don't think the driver adequately conveyed his displeasure. The beeping of his horn certainly wasn't doing it. He should have verbally said something. Non-verbal communication in this case, obviously failed.

Old, but still funny. And as a cyclist I would never dream of doing what the cyclist does in this commercial. As a driver I would do the same, or worse. Why would you think it OK to lean on someone's car?

Old news. Still hilarious!

That ad is at least 4 years old.
Thanks for noting that. Why did it wind up here so late?

Fiat.com has a Comments page, where I sent them this:
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T... its underlying message is that cyclists and Fiat drivers are both jerks.i

Nah - the underlying message is that the cyclist is a clueless, arrogant jerk and the driver tries his best to be courteous but when the cyclist ignores him, is clever enough to come up with an effective and appropriate countermeasure.

I think it's funny and nothing to be offended by--message received here is that a car in traffic isn't any faster than a bicyclist.

...the underlying message is that the cyclist is a clueless, arrogant jerk and the driver tries his best to be courteous but when the cyclist ignores him, is clever enough to come up with an effective and appropriate countermeasure.

That sort of clear-eyed reasonableness completely untempered by overweening sensitivity won't gain you many friends among the sob sisters, pal.

If a car touches me, I consider that a serious incident. By the same token, if I touch a car, I consider that a serious incident too :D

That cyclist got what he deserves.