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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2010 1:22:48 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse First of all, don't even think of having you, your kids, or anyone else you know try this. Having said that, a Frenchman found a very cheap and relatively fast way to commute- by being towed by a commuter train, something highly dangerous and quite stupid. While the outcome of the man getting a hitch isn't clearly know, hopefully he's okay. If he commuted this way every morning, he'd probably end up saving thousands of dollars every year- not having a car and not paying to ride the train- clearly not recommended. What's hilarious here is that the train continues (perhaps it is one of those that isn't operated by a human but rather remotely controlled) on without incident for the duration of the video. ... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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First of all, don't even think of having you, your kids, or anyone else you know try this. Having said that, a Frenchman found a very cheap and relatively fast way to commute- by being towed by a commuter train, something highly dangerous and quite stupid.

While the outcome of the man getting a hitch isn't clearly know, hopefully he's okay. If he commuted this way every morning, he'd probably end up saving thousands of dollars every year- not having a car and not paying to ride the train- clearly not recommended.

What's hilarious here is that the train continues (perhaps it is one of those that isn't operated by a human but rather remotely controlled) on without incident for the duration of the video.

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Eric2448 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,131 Points:230,900 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2011 12:30:39 AM Ignore Eric2448 Report Abuse Stupid.
ultrarnnr Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,574 Points:530,110 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2011 6:58:29 AM Ignore ultrarnnr Report Abuse Just stupid. I wonder if there will be copy cats.
badbonita Champion Author Syracuse Posts:6,204 Points:1,349,710 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2011 1:09:13 PM Ignore badbonita Report Abuse Stupid human tricks....
RegularGasUser All-Star Author Albany Posts:994 Points:799,200 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2011 8:41:32 AM Ignore RegularGasUser Report Abuse All I get is..."this video has been removed"......So I take it that he won a "Darwin Award"...haha
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:4,861 Points:1,640,415 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2011 4:46:31 PM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse This is unbelievable!
TheDix Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,094 Points:600,210 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2010 9:22:52 PM Ignore TheDix Report Abuse What was he being towed in?
pjhbac Veteran Author Montana Posts:426 Points:44,350 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2010 12:34:18 PM Ignore pjhbac Report Abuse Hooky-bobbing to work? Must not have to wear a suit & tie.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,917 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 9:07:17 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Is this the Polar Express? Not a very safe thing to do, what happens when the snow melts?
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,839 Points:1,352,750 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 3:59:07 AM Ignore comprof Report Abuse The thrill of danger but rather stupid.
genef01 Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,611 Points:834,680 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 3:19:29 AM Ignore genef01 Report Abuse Stupid is as stupid does. Forrest Gump
TWS658 Champion Author Portland Posts:4,543 Points:950,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:34:01 AM Ignore TWS658 Report Abuse Reminds me of kids who climb on the back of buses in the 60's
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,054 Points:1,764,195 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:18:29 AM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse Sounds like a french solution.
jimpeel Veteran Author Colorado Posts:462 Points:107,190 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:17:21 AM Ignore jimpeel Report Abuse What he lacks in brains is more than made up for in guts. Let's hope those guts don't end up all over the RR tracks.
pops8632 Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:4,772 Points:883,780 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:16:38 AM Ignore pops8632 Report Abuse not too bright.
mynt Champion Author Ottawa Posts:5,260 Points:1,065,105 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:15:13 AM Ignore mynt Report Abuse The world is full of idiots....
spike1zz Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,123 Points:1,616,945 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:10:37 AM Ignore spike1zz Report Abuse The Frenchies can do it all. What a daredevil
nurdco Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:9,205 Points:1,690,410 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:10:09 AM Ignore nurdco Report Abuse Invest in AN insurance policy on the frenchman
cutter1330 Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:8,015 Points:1,690,115 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:08:22 AM Ignore cutter1330 Report Abuse This is nuts....but then again this is France
wwardyota Champion Author Honolulu Posts:1,451 Points:795,210 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:02:48 AM Ignore wwardyota Report Abuse hey pulpwood - if he's married, hopefully his wife is smart enough to keep his life policy in force, eh? if he has children, oh boy is France in trouble!
Jeannemarie Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:27,700 Points:2,035,640 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 2:00:27 AM Ignore Jeannemarie Report Abuse As fast as those trains go that is a really stupid thing to do. Just because it is in France doesn't mean it is a Frenchman on that sled. It could be a nut from anywhere.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:50:54 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse another soon to be dead dumb A$$!
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,949 Points:1,766,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:49:27 AM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse That is a desperate person with no brains
grouch311 Champion Author Peoria Posts:6,376 Points:1,569,490 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:43:19 AM Ignore grouch311 Report Abuse all I can say he's got cajohnes for a while
9C1 Champion Author Chicago Posts:22,838 Points:4,242,585 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:42:28 AM Ignore 9C1 Report Abuse How amusing.
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:9,777 Points:3,041,560 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:41:55 AM Ignore scrounger Report Abuse about what you would expect in france
DaCoach24 Sophomore Author Utah Posts:246 Points:35,325 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:38:22 AM Ignore DaCoach24 Report Abuse Kind of an amusing story. But please use spell check. It makes for better reading.
jadeusa Champion Author Dallas Posts:9,315 Points:1,820,990 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:36:29 AM Ignore jadeusa Report Abuse Just like a dog that chases cars - not good odds to survive.
dabuzman Champion Author Seattle Posts:4,467 Points:1,808,560 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:34:32 AM Ignore dabuzman Report Abuse Yap invasion.
IamWhoIam Champion Author San Francisco Posts:14,091 Points:1,469,950 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:34:14 AM Ignore IamWhoIam Report Abuse Shows you a way to avoid using them. It is a funny sight and I think a very dangerous thing.
carefrey Champion Author Orlando Posts:5,515 Points:1,155,485 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:33:35 AM Ignore carefrey Report Abuse How does this help us with gas and oil?
gimpyfueler All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:850 Points:214,570 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:32:53 AM Ignore gimpyfueler Report Abuse Remember your teenage years? To be young again.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,888 Points:1,587,225 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:27:58 AM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse So what is the price of gas or oil?
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,969 Points:1,235,785 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:26:40 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse Dangerous, stupid and illegal.
billy44bo Champion Author Mobile Posts:7,188 Points:1,486,890 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:24:34 AM Ignore billy44bo Report Abuse and this help in our gas prices How?
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,472 Points:1,506,380 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:23:03 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse bicycle
Geo4564 Champion Author Nevada Posts:6,895 Points:1,564,845 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:21:15 AM Ignore Geo4564 Report Abuse I'm trying it tomorrow on Amtrak!
Sody33 Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:15,946 Points:1,870,860 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:20:52 AM Ignore Sody33 Report Abuse Well, I am really too old to do anything like that but you have to be impressed by his innovative way of getting about. My wife has been to France and tells me those trains really move along at a rapid clip. She says she watched cars on the highway alongside the train appearing to go backwards as they whizzed by on their train. They are also very comfortable she says. Makes the trips between important cities just a snap and it takes a lot less time than going by air!!!!
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,055 Points:1,507,745 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:20:31 AM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse . . Sub coach ticket please.
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,283 Points:1,898,980 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:17:52 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse Been there, done that - not really!
Gonz82 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:232 Points:62,875 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:15:24 AM Ignore Gonz82 Report Abuse Wow, the French are so innovative, lol.
jdhelm Champion Author Iowa Posts:11,803 Points:1,194,890 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:13:45 AM Ignore jdhelm Report Abuse we used to hang onto car bumpers back in the 50's while they drove around our town square - brick streets - and with slick bottomed boots you could slide all over town being pulled by the car. this however seems like, wow if he hit a dry patch with no snow, uffda
Rt118E Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:9,470 Points:1,365,245 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:13:36 AM Ignore Rt118E Report Abuse This is a good way to end up in a hospital. The Railroad will soon get wise & put a stop to free rides.
Rednix Champion Author Miami Posts:6,138 Points:1,271,735 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:11:47 AM Ignore Rednix Report Abuse Seems kind of silly.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:8,178 Points:1,221,800 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:10:49 AM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse What ever turns him on.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,761 Points:1,623,460 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:03:33 AM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Well said, DrCashFlow. My sentiments exactly.
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:02:57 AM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse interesting
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,242 Points:1,737,705 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 1:02:41 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse "candidate for a darwin award. " ReCashFlow Right on ReCashFlow.
LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,460 Points:2,313,995 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 12:58:40 AM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse While creative and responding to the global warming fraud, this is an example we often see when the Darwin award is presented.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,054 Points:1,623,325 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 12:57:33 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse candidate for a darwin award.
JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,453 Points:1,741,970 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 12:57:14 AM Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse Just my opinion, but I think telecommuting is a better means of travel!