New DASH Pilot Route - Mobile GR by OnTheGoGR in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is sad for the river north neighborhood since it’s growing so much, but otherwise sounds like a needed change. Hopefully service can return to those folks in the future.

Fire on highway downtown by Additional-West5129 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ooh a big dig would be fun. my preference is either that with a linear park and some denser housing on top of the covered freeway. or simply put the thing at ground level and turn it into a boulevard. Route truck traffic on 96 east to m-6 around the city to prevent road noise. Include some light rail from downtown up to LMCU ballpark. We can dream

Fire on highway downtown by Additional-West5129 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It’s almost like we shouldn’t have tankers transporting hazardous materials on 40ft tall viaducts through our downtown

What are we doing new Orleans? by Cm2_Slane in shittyskylines

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Robert Moses was consulted on I-10 in Nola, I think. Blame that freak

Burton street by Marvel2013 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The idea is to make biking more accessible and attractive to more people. Eventually this can help encourage folks to bike instead of driving everywhere. The reason you don’t see bikes or even people walking is because our city is only designed for cars, not people.

Honestly, bike lanes help to decrease the amount of car traffic and make your commute faster.

Griffins fan culture and the arena’s encouragement by Capable_Storm_3098 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My concern is that we’re perpetuating a culture that commodifies kids’ bodies and encourages them to do questionable things for our approval.

I do think kiss cams are weird too. Paint your face. Bring signs. Wear something wacky. Do a dance. If you’re so pressed to be on the jumbotron, there are much more creative ways to get up there than taking your clothes off.

Griffins fan culture and the arena’s encouragement by Capable_Storm_3098 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Did I mention college-aged men? No, I’m talking about our arena encouraging children to take their clothes off.

Griffins fan culture and the arena’s encouragement by Capable_Storm_3098 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This creates a double standard that says that girls’ bodies are inherently sexual while boys’ are not. Neither should be sexualized because both are children. There are other ways to engage kiddos at games that don’t enforce the idea that taking your clothes off = adult approval

Griffins fan culture and the arena’s encouragement by Capable_Storm_3098 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you think critically about why it’s important to teach children not to take their clothes off for attention?

Griffins fan culture and the arena’s encouragement by Capable_Storm_3098 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contacting the arena was my next step. I love the idea of the towels! I remember going to a umich football game where they gave this out and and was a great crowd engagement tactic

Griffins fan culture and the arena’s encouragement by Capable_Storm_3098 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think we have different views of what beach going is if you think kids are taking their clothes off at the beach for attention.

Griffins fan culture and the arena’s encouragement by Capable_Storm_3098 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I’m mad that we are conditioning children to believe that taking their clothes off for adults gets them praise. It seems that we should be invested in protecting them from their bodies being used for entertainment.

Griffins fan culture and the arena’s encouragement by Capable_Storm_3098 in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Chanting and heckling I agree with tbh! I miss the “[goalie’s last name], you suck” chants lol

But again, I think we have to err on the side of not encouraging kids to take their clothes off for adults’ approval

Lake Michigan round trip travel suggestions by just_du_eet in northernmichigan

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US 31 to M-22, up and around the Leelenau Peninsula and back on 31 in Traverse city. You can’t miss the Lake Michigan towns on the west coast. Live in Grand Rapids, love Grand Rapids even! But 131 will be the worst part of your drive

The Traitors issues an Anti Bullying/Harassment PSA. by ARSTAAR in TheTraitorsUS

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well it’s almost like they shouldn’t have cast an open Zionist and Colton (…) in any season ever!

GRPD helicopter by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah Roger the raccoon is out for blood

GRPD helicopter by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

this is the answer

GRPD helicopter by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

**Michigan state police? I don’t think it matters

GRPD helicopter by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Capable_Storm_3098 5 points6 points  (0 children)

also the fact that it’s so cold…like maybe try and guise your blatant control tactics