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Wheelchair guy
We've all seen it and been privy to the awkwardness: the guy in the nightclub or bar in a wheelchair. Personally, I give them huge props for having the balls to say "I don't give a fuck" and heading out there knowing they'll get glared at.
But goddamn (and I don't say this in a mocking or sarcastic way at all)... let's say you're in your 20's or 30's and have only been in the chair for a year or two; would it not be depressing as hell to go back into the type of environment where you had some of the best times in your youth... partying, bar hopping, dancing with chicks, after-party hook ups, etc? Why torture yourself watching everyone else dancing, socializing, and chasing ass... shoving all the shit you wish you could do in your own face? I'm sure they don't want pity, but I can't help feeling horrible for them when I see it. More often than not, I see the forced "I'm having a great time" look on their face, and their buddies with the look that's equal parts "we're having a great time" and "stop staring, asshole". Sad stuff. I don't know- I'm sure they want to normalize themselves as much as possible but that just seems like the most counterproductive way to go about it.
/rant
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