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EvilGentleman: Two years and a few months later, this article still defines several different conflicts in a way that few if any articles can. {Motorists} vs {Cyclists} {Road Rage} vs {Radical Activism} {Male} vs {Female} {Entitled} vs {Empowered} The article that......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Michelle: I found citynoise after the cyclist/motorist incident that took place in Kensington market here in Toronto. Ever since then I've been hooked!...

in response to: Fall in Toronto by Elicar

serlingrod: Do people even bike alot in NYC? I've taken my bike on the Chinatown Bus from Philly to NY many a times, and every visit I'm always amazed at how few fellow bikers I see.......

in response to: Frankford Avenue ArtRacks by serlingrod

CartLegger: here's some more historical background, compliment's of PBS POV program--the Spambot won't let me attach a link, so read below: Barren Island, which appears on few modern maps, holds a special place in the city's garbage......

in response to: Barren Island by CartLegger

jeeff: it's only right to link to hool's infamous [[2770:motorist vs courier]]....

in response to: The Cars That Ate NYC by CartLegger

EvilGentleman: I would agree with the majority of what has been said, but I will state my opinions on each issue, so it becomes obvious where I stand. I think the best way to have notification on......

in response to: User Survey 2007 by Jamie

Cameo: The cabbies' fault no doubt... They are by far the worst drivers on the roads in this city. They are a menace to both cyclist, pedestrian and other motorists. Two days ago......

in response to: Crunch by jeeff

EvilGentleman: awesome, as far as the city-sorting goes. the peter-kebab is something else, all right. Good artwork, not so sure about the pose, mind you. LOL And the upper lip area looks a bit Fuhrer-like... or worse......

in response to: New CITYNOISE Logo? by groovehouse

EvilGentleman: Hmmm, chiamatt's question brings up some valid points. My instinctive response would be to say that providing parking at establishments that serve alcohol is inviting people to drink and drive, and therefore should not be......

in response to: Does Anyone Else Find This Stupid? by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: So if I get this right, anon from Hawaii is of the belief that we should not let our emotions guide our actions, but should instead do nothing. Yet this inaction should require that we......

in response to: A Grisly Example of Man\'s Inhumanity by GGP

EvilGentleman: Holy crap, hool! Motorist vs Courier has almost 400 000 hits now? Just imagine if the thread was still going, how far it would have gotten by now. I think the editors would have had......

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hool: only 393239 hits to go until this surpasses motorist vs courier. i'm still going with schroedinger’s cat as the explanation. it was a scientist simply wishing to demonstrate some principles of quantum physics....

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EvilGentleman: Thanks, Catherine. I just hope this cat in GGP's pictures was already dead of causes not related to the iceman's doing, it would make the whole thing a lot easier to digest that way. Judging from......

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S: I think Drea makes a good point. Unless these smokers were stupid enough to provide ID with their name and home address, what's stopping these people from giving a false name?. That's like issuing a......

in response to: Smokers BEWARE! by Elicar

Peter: wow, what a comprehensive entry, eg! it sure tells a story. i tried to take some similar shots of some very aggressive cops in front of {newark penn station} (issuing tickets to people parked in no-standing......

in response to: Speed Trap! by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: The great irony is that it was hool's motorist vs courier post which grabbed attention on the CBC News website, and I followed the link here. After making an ass out of myself in that......

in response to: Things I Hate About... Grocery Shopping by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: Elicar, I remember one Toronto experience that absolutely terrified me. I think it was back in 1977 or 1978, My mother took me up to the top of the CN tower (Dad stayed below to......

in response to: Sooo Adorable by Elicar

jeeff: today during the 10 minute walk home from the grocery store i counted tim hortons cups that i saw on the ground. i saw 13. there is no tim hortons in the neighbourhood.......

in response to: Rrrrrrrrrrroll Up by Mata Hari

EvilGentleman: I have to agree that citynoise has opened up a new world to me, and has allowed me to express myself in ways I never considered before. I am so thankful that CBC provided the......

in response to: Icinoise by GGP

jeeff: i wonder if they'll incorporate littering motorists somehow......

in response to: Monster Track 6: NYC Messenger\'s Race by Peter

Micah: 27 - Motorists who are ignorant of and/or actively hostile to cyclists. 28 - Um, pollution?...

in response to: Things I Hate About... Traffic by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: You gotta do one on the rage boy from hool's [[2770:motorist vs courier]]...

in response to: from the sketchbook by Jamie

Rodney: Biking is awesome and you don't need a hi end bike to do it. Changed my life in many ways, helped me shed excess weight and has almost become a Zen trip for me. Pity riders......

in response to: I just started bike riding by Tim

non-motorist: People need to get over their obsession with cars. It fuels the rampant "need" for parking spots....

in response to: Parking.... by Macka

Catherine Penfold-Waxman: Harry and Benjamin, recently Hool was accused of faking a fight between a [[2770:motorist and a courier]], much to the amusement of those who know (and love) his work. ...

in response to: Col1402 Vs Col1403 by hool

anon (pool-70-110-175-85.phil.east.verizon.net): the motorist is a dick. plain and simple. he did a dicky thing, and he got called on it. and then the prick couldn't handle the retribution and had to beat on a girl. super......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

mtb4ever: I've read through many of these postings and am astounded at some of your comments. On the subject of what started the whole thing - littering. Mad Max actually said, "So he littred big......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Media_Baron: Why should the courier or the motorist lose their jobs? Neither of them were working at the time of the incident....

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Litter did I Know: If any Driver/person/biker throws litter on the ground/ out their window into to my path, I am always ready to regift it to them. I don't need to throw it at them but if they......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

bennet: I have met the blonde in white vest (she’s prettier in person). I know he doesn’t beat her but seeing these pictures showing how bad his temper is:I advise her to RUN, & fast!!!......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Vancouver Cyclist: Any chance of the Morotorist and the Cyclist getting together with Hool to shoot some pictures and talking this out? Let's assume that both are sorry for their actions. And that we all agree that littering is......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Media_Baron: Adam Krawesky (aka hool) is the guy who took those photos. He says that "Motorist" got a baseball bat from the trunk and came toward him. A "good man"? ...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Mike: Leah = NDP or The Good! Motorist = Conservative or The Bad!...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Amerikanski: Hey Sidney- if I toss a biodgradable out my window (assuming I'm not cursing/aiming at you at the same time, for good reason), it's all good. 'Wipe my face' with it and you will have......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Mach: I dont get it then. I pick up after people sometimes. Its no problem. I help keep my hood clean. Many cities have Adopt a Street projects, where they conduct weekly cleanups of streets they......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Monster: Mach, your point is to talk to this guy? I'd agree with you nine tenths of the time but I've had this happen right out side my doorway in Vancouver and it's frustrating, watching......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

We don't have these problems in Vancouver: Kudos to the motorist...Who does this woman think she is? Mother Earth's right hand lady. Honestly, if she had a problem with the litter, why not throw it in the trash. Its......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Jestersgears: First things first, people, the street is NOT a garbage can, despite what 90% of the world thinks. Second, Don't start nothing, there wont be nothing. There's probably a whole lot of things that led......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Neo: "That's Leah, a Toronto courier. I'm a former courier, now dispatching. She was defending her space, and this guy attacks her. Typical behaviour of a motorist." Her space? Come on now.. the road system is designed......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

GOGI: This is cracking me up. Listen to all the people getting upset that Mr. Motorist had his garbage returned to his vehicle. OMG - his poor, precious car!!! Look, if it was just......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Jim: I took an hour to get through 1/2 of this chain (before giving up)so sorry if I'm repeating. Leah is wrong! You can't have a city filled with people taking situations into their own hands. She......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

What's Really Going On Here: Since this has become a cyclist vs motorist thing... Helmet Cams Just as Richard Nixon wouldn't have been nailed without the tapes, technology is available that cyclists can use to get motorists to behave. The technology......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

howard stern: bike courier was wrong to throw rotten sandwich back in motorist's car. she should have called dhal kaur singh on her cell, he would be right over and pick it up off the road......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Pazop: So much hate... re: "i may be packing..beware!" - Studies have shown that Canadians are packing, but for some reason, USA folks actually use the things more for harm. F'rinstance - another......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

- - -: The cyclist had a lot of guts to stand up to the motorist when he littered, and the fact that he threw it back at her was just plain wrong. This whole issue could have......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Eric the Yellow-bellied: Eric: "I'm a cyclist and a motorist, so maybe I have a unique prospective..." WhatEVER. Many of us who are primarily cyclists also have cars -- I'll lay odds you're a motorist who owns a bike.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

John: That guy is a PUSSY!! I hope someone kick his ass, piece of Sh..t bastard, he was trashing the city for God sake!! if you're reading this Mr Motorist you're a PUSSY!!! PUSSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Eric: I'm a cyclist and a motorist, so maybe I have a unique prospective...I would never litter, but IF I DID, and this self righteous tree hugger threw it back in my car, I would have......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

pedestrian pal: Rather than go on and on about cyclist versus motorist lets consider this. People who litter are pigs, people who seek out confrontations like this are fools or worse yet, holier than thou. ......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

reality check: RE: the commments on biycycles and autos being invented at the same time... Wrong... bicycles have a far longer timeline. In fact the first paved roads in America were done so for......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Old Kensington Dog: A couple of points re. the confrontation specifically, and Kensington Market in general: -The SUV in the photos is owned by the business accross the street, not the "Motorist". His four cylinder smaller car with......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Kd: I was there that Sat and witnessed some of the incident myself. The woman was obviously being attacked. I missed the beginning and it all happened very fast. I sensed the aggression of the motorist......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Dan: I can't believe I read this far... Because of the notoriety of this blog entry, its not surprising to see so many trolls coming here. I have to believe that a lot of the angry people......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

The one and only: That motorist should have his balls cut off. I don't think much of his girl friend if she puts up with the actions of that pig, or maybe she likes to wallow in trash. My......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Dan: That motorist should be charged with littering, fined and made to do public service like pick up the litter that "back side orifaces" like him throw on public areas. I have done the same thing......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

non-motorist: White-vest girl... anybody who drives in Kensington Market isn't the sharpest tool in the shed. Try getting out of your car! (Needless to say you should try getting out of your relationship also.)...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Has a brain: So, who paid for the streets anyway, I'll bet it was the motorist not the cyclist. Cyclists think they own the world, but never paid for a penny of it. Expect everyone else go give......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

babs: I've had two days worth of blog comments to read. What I've noticed is that there seems to be two camps of opinions. One belonging to the cyclists and one to the motorists. I......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

JimboToronto: I live on Augusta Ave about a block north of where this occurred but missed it due to being out of town. I am neither a bike courier nor a motorist, but my sympathies lie......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Mac: I can't even begin to fathom the Angst and anger being displayed on here. People!!!...REALITY CHECK! Listen to yourselves "it's us against them" My God, do you even realise what your'e saying? There has to......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Armed Pacifist: It is utterly ridiculous to assume that the Police should be responsible for dealing with every single incident that occurs in daily life...this kind of thinking is sheeple mentalitality at best. Good on her that......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Kathie from Burlington: When that motorist decided to litter on the street he littered on our world, our space. When she threw the garbage back into his car, she was littering only his personal space. What......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Michelle: people:know the whole story b4 u pass judgement! I heard this is an open investigation coz the biker has done it twice b4 w/ other motorists. And the guys who attacked the motorist better report......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Chapter Cycles: Having read through all previous comments (there will no doubt be a few more) as well as all versions of the event, I am decidedly sympathetic towards the driver. I am both an avid road......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

I heart kensington: Bike Couriers are some of the most vile, foul mouthed people in the city. I used to walk past them at their hangout on Temperence st. while they pounded back beers and chain-smoked weed (and......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

to The "Motorists":: to The "Motorists": Quoted from previous entries: "What about the damage he did to our van? I suppose you people who support him would think its okay for Frank and I to stomp all over his car?...By......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Dear American Threadjacker from Detroit: First, learn to speak and write the English language properly and then come back and talk to us. You sound like a short bus kid grunting his way through a writing assignment. Second, try to stay......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

hamiltonian: Serves that courier right, the motorist threw garbage on the street. Whether she likes it or not she should mind her own business. I would have done the same as the motorist. Knocked her out.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

White vest girl it's time to say sorry.: The white vest girl speaks: And I quote her from her posted reply way back in this mess. The "Motorists": 31st Jan 2006 - 22:26 GMT To All The Readers, "This is the blonde girl in the last picture.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

trapped in toronto: thank you to the Crouch End Graffiti and Random Thames photographers. I love London, visit it when I have the money and stamina, and when I haven't, I bless the internet. Just discovered citynoise......

in response to: random thames by steelisreal

Aaron: This isn't about a cyclist vs. motorist it's about people not respecting their environment. I don't expect everyone to be a big "tree hugger" but just a little common sense and respect is all......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

What's Really Going On Here: It's interesting that this is primarily a concerned citizen vs. a s***head matter, not a cyclist vs motorist issue. The reason why it has exploded as the latter is due to the decades of......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

foodfight: It's the litterbug attacking the cyclist, kicking her bike and bringing her down to the ground. Not exactly a pacifist response. He obviously popped a major valve. Litterbug would have shown more self-control if the......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Illwind: Remember, cyclists have every right to the road as motorists. In fact, motorists must yield at least half of the right lane if there is a cyclist in that lane. Regards, Illwind...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

foodfight: If property is nine-tenths of the law, wasn't Leah just returning this young man's property back to him?? She has GUTS! So many motorists idle their cars in Toronto and pay no mind to the......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Leah for mayor!: Your welcome popasmurf. I know you meant to say that the psycho motorist is not the type of person people want in the market area.....let alone in the GTA. ...

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Leah for mayor!: popasmuf: you said: "I love the market with the immigrant shops and fruit stands but the low-rent psedo radicals gotta go." I could not help but noticed your mistake. Below I have corrected it for......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

so right about some drivers: To the person who wrote: "the most entitled drivers (excluding cabbies and anything oversized) are luxury sedan drivers. It is no surprise that motorist was driving an Acura." So right!! When I'm waiting to cross the street......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

I can't believe what I read!: while some people are really articulate individuals with a sense of humor and enough intelligence to make me wonder... WTF are they doing defending a guy that contravened a municipal by-law, assaulted a PERSON, and......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Unbelievable: Both parties in this are definitely ego-monsters. I agree with the above poster(Sault Ste. Marie) and many others. The courier should have taken down the plate number and reported the motorist, and picked up the......

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Forkmiester: Ya know, having been a cyclist and a motorist in tarrana, i do understand his fustrations and hers. But when you look at the situation: - he litters by throwing out garbage from his window. Arse.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Sault Ste. Marie Guy: I came to this webb site to satisfy my curiosity. The story was broadcasted on CBC radio 1. I believe both parties are douche bags. First for the courier to throwing the burger at the......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

RCH: Toronto motorists are allowed to pollute the air with impunity. Isn't it a bit inconsistent to expect better behaviour with regard to litter? ;}...

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The Awards: Devon – for making me laugh the hardest (shouldn’t have been reading your posting at work) She had it coming – for being the least articulate, most ignorant and least intelligent individual I’ve had the displeasure......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

4 mode observation: This incident is an excellent example of some of the worst features of human behaviour and the consequences that result from the actions of those who are misguided and self indulgent enough to believe they......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

jeeff: if you have comments to post about the motorist vs. courier article, post them in that article. this article and any comments accompanying it (including this one) will be deleted by admins asap....

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Jesus Freak: Hey, like why would anyone want to cause anger and strife. Though i feel that the courier was justly upset, i think that the better thing would be to have picked it up thrown......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Joey: I thought this was 2006? What's with all the chauvinistic women haters on here? Let me clarify a few things here that some of you seem to be forgetting (which I know firsthand) 1. Alex threw......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Devon: As a motorist and a cyclist (double agent) throwing garbage back is a little agressive and you're asking for a fight. I had someone d0 the same thing with a McDonald's cup and I......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

EvilGentleman: As a motorist who loves long drives as well as a person who loves cycling, I find the comments pitting motorists on one side vs. cyclists on the other to be totally missing the point......

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Buzz Hargrove: First of all, I agreed with the Motorist. That Cyclist was picking up garbage off the street. That is a union job she's doing. Leave the garbage picking to the CUPE Local......

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Sean M: Bad all around. 1) Driver for (allegedly) throwing out garbage. 2) Idiot cyclist for throwing it back at him (C'mon, it's biodegradable, not like a cigarette butt). 3) Both of them for escalating this beyond reason.......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Carlos: The motorist is an idiot. He got exactly what he deserved. Instead of walking to a garbage can or holding onto his garbage until he could dispose of it in its proper place......

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Ms. Thang: No matter what the driver says( if indeed that was his post)look at your face buddy. Really, nothing more needs to be said. I started cycling in Toronto back in 1980; it was bad then,......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Clublander: I'm sure I saw the motorist making out with a different chic (dark hair) on Richmond two weekendz ago. It was in an alley. I stumbled across them while looking for a place......

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Torontonian : aHAHAaah!!dis has got to be the funniest thing i ever read!! The courier lady has issues bout keeping the world clean..and the motorist has problems wid anger…anger iz trouble dude..loose it..its gonna cost ya ppl!!......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

taylor192: Concerning the comment: Argent47: 27th Jan 2006 - 21:01 GMT Somehow throwing litter on public property is just littering, throwing it on private property is destruction of private property. If you throw your cigarette out, expect......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Both sides: I have read/heard both side of the story. Unfortunately, the "motorist's" side was stated by his fiancé and not by him, as the actual participant. Both sides are plausible but I am still......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Jonesitis: Clearly this is not a case of motorist vs. cyclist. It is a prime example of urban vs. suburban lifestyle. In suburbia, it is OK to disrespect the envinronment, and people you don't......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool