the human condition

A new study shows that a staggering 80 percent of all car accidents in the US is caused by distracted drivers that are more focused on eating than on the road. I could probably end it there and get my point across but I would be selling myself short. Before I begin, I'd like to put on record that I have never commited this act. And if you have, shame on you. Never again, should be the words coming out of your mouth, if not now, by the time you finish reading this blog. Eating and driving is a pet peeve of mine. If I see it, I will acknowledge it and surely grace those around me with my thoughts. Just yesterday, I was leaving the gym and I see this overweight lady in a SUV deepthroating a burrito while operating the vehicle through a parking lot. Thankfully, she didn't cause an accident but she did stop short of pedestrians crossing the street, more importantly me. I just don't get it, is life that busy that you have to guzzle down food as you drive? Or has your oral fixation gone to such extreme levels that you can't help yourself? People say its a time saver, but honestly how long does it take to eat your micky d's breakfast at work, or just making something in the morning. Early commuters, parents, etc. have a lot on their plate, I get it. But effective time mangement skills should allow you to muster up 15 minutes to make breakfast before your day starts. I only mention breakfast because no other meal of the day should you eat and drive with good cause. Just pull over and eat, then continue driving. It just makes more sense. You don't have to worry about multiple things at once, you aren't putting yourself, or more importantly, others in danger, and if you just focus on what you are eating, studies show you eat less and you enjoy the food more. These are all great reasons for you to try to not fit in the American stereotype. I know drive-thrus are one of the major causes for this phenomenon but it truly is up to you to be smart about it. Drive-thrus are great in its own right but people seriously abuse that shit and its not really helping the cause for a healthier/safer America.