Far North Side jogger shot in robbery attempt - Chicago Breaking News
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A Rogers Park jogger who couldn't hear what his assailants wanted because he was listening to loud music through earphones was shot when he ultimately pushed their gun aside and tried to run away, police said.
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Originally Posted by new man
Wow, what a bunch of judgemental pricks regarding the bluetooth headsets. So it's ok to tell everyone around you to "fuck off, I am wearing headphones", but someone who might actually have an interaction with someone, even over the phone deserves to be kicked in the crotch. Hey, here's a judgement that is actually worth something. If you are running in crowded areas like across city streets, or if you bicycle or ride a "snort" scooter and you wear headphones, you are an idiot. You cannot hear shit, and that makes you more vulnerable. In the end, it does not matter if you are right, you are still injured or dead if someone runs you over. And in most places, it is illegal to wear headphones while driving a car. BTW, ipod headphones suck. they have no clarity or bass, and they are uncomfortable. I use silicone earbuds, because they don't fall out and they can allow you to listen at lower volumes in the gym, because it cuts out whatever horrible screechy club or "hiphop" artist is being played. "brella, brella, brella". Hit her again Chris, she is skipping.
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Actually, I agree with you about the headphones too. Wearing headphones while riding a bike or crossing a street or doing anything where hearing is a reasonably necessary matter of safety is stupid. As for bluetooth headsets, it's
pretty accepted these days that it makes you
look like a fool if you're not actually using it, or using it when it's unnecessary. Again, the difference is that I can tell when you're probably not using the bluetooth, I can't tell when you're not using headphones. If I could tell that someone wasn't using headphones but was wearing them anyway, I'd think it makes them look just as stupid.