+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted May 13, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted May 13, 2015 Vienna brings in gay pedestrian crossing lights Dozens of traffic lights in the Austrian capital have been changed to show gay couples crossing the road instead of the traditional lone figure. It is hoped the eye-catching change will improve road safety, a Vienna spokeswoman said Vienna has changed the signal images at 120 pedestrian crossings - also showing heterosexual couples - in preparation for the Eurovision Song Contest. Officials said the signals were a sign of Vienna's open-mindedness. Toni Mahdalik of the right-wing Freedom Party of Austria called the initiative gender politics "gone mad". He said the money would have been better spent on reducing poverty and improving unemployment figures. It is hoped the signals, which show couples holding hands and with love hearts above them instead of a gender-neutral figure, will also improve safety. The unusual symbols are attracting the attention of drivers and pedestrians, a spokeswoman for Vienna's city lighting department said. Many of the millions who watch Eurovision include a huge gay fan base and last year's winner, bearded transvestite Conchita Wurst, became a global gay icon with the song Rise like a Phoenix. About 40 countries are taking part in the 2015 Eurovision contest. The final will be held on May 23. Source: BBC News DeusProto 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPreston Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 In before the claims that this will signal the end of western civilization and nazi like persecution Anibal P and Jub 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiranui Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 What is the point of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamsebjørn Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I think it's cute. jakem1 and The Evil Overlord 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Oh, because before it wasn't clear if homosexuals were allowed to cross. It is a well known fact, german automobiles are magnetically attracted to homosexuals...thereby alluding to the fact that Daimler Benz, was, in fact, a homosexual. It is a little known fact that homosexuals are at a greater risk of being hit by cars. The rainbow colored attired are awe inducing and distract the drivers. These lights are connected to the latest quantum computer that can detect the future attention of the driver through various next gen algorithms. If the coast is clear - the homosexuals can happily frollick across the street in all their splendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 and how many taxpayer money wasted for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted May 13, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 13, 2015 - in preparation for the Eurovision Song Contest. well, that explains this than. If the coast is clear - the homosexuals can happily frollick across the street in all their splendor. you mean like this? T3X4S and Jub 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 well, that explains this than. you mean like this? Oh my! I didnt know there were more pictures of that....uhhh.... person. That guy is just weird... that is all I can say....weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledgeNZ Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 and how many taxpayer money wasted for this? That all depends of their ROMI, you do realise this is purely a marketing strategy? Take your head out of the 'all expenditure is bad, oh woe is me why spend tax dollars on that' hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted May 13, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 13, 2015 Oh my! I didnt know there were more pictures of that....uhhh.... person. so... you have a bunch of them already? for what purpose are you collecting them? MikeChipshop and T3X4S 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeChipshop Member Posted May 13, 2015 Member Share Posted May 13, 2015 What is the point of this? It's for the Eurovision Song Contest. It's just a way of promoting how open and friendly the city is whilst having a bit of fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 That all depends of their ROMI, you do realise this is purely a marketing strategy? Take your head out of the 'all expenditure is bad, oh woe is me why spend tax dollars on that' hole. Depend whether the spending are worth it or not, but this spending for the sake changing are simply silly and wasteful, theres no report crossing lights were broken before the change. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledgeNZ Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Depend whether the spending are worth it or not, but this spending for the sake changing are simply silly and wasteful, theres no report crossing lights were broken before the change. Read the article. They were changed for a specific reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JHBrown Subscriber¹ Posted May 13, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 13, 2015 This is ridiculous. What was so "wrong" with the original. What next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted May 13, 2015 Author Subscriber² Share Posted May 13, 2015 What is the point of this? and how many taxpayer money wasted for this? Depend whether the spending are worth it or not, but this spending for the sake changing are simply silly and wasteful, theres no report crossing lights were broken before the change. This is ridiculous. What was so "wrong" with the original. What next... All of you suffer from a worse lack of humour than a stereotypical German would. Zodiarck, Depicus, Skiver and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlang Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 i would prefer total equality in front of the law. but that's asking too much out of this country, instead they are going for "different" lights. for sure, i think, some people in their offices now feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+JHBrown Subscriber¹ Posted May 13, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 13, 2015 @Frank B. Pardon me, didn't know the signs were suppose to be humorous. Additionally, I don't see how these new signs will improve safety versus the gender-neutral version as the article states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnónna Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 what a complete waste of money and resources. the eurovision really aught to be scrapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 All of you suffer from a worse lack of humour than a stereotypical German would. Humour are fine, but using other's money to fund your 'humour' are irresponsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted May 13, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 13, 2015 i wonder if they will change back after eurovision is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jub Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 and how many taxpayer money wasted for this? Four entire taxpayer money was spent on this. Not wasted, mind you, but spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachno 1D Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 So does this mean single people cant cross the road and you have to approach complete strangers to ask then to help you cross? [approach stranger] Hey are you Gay? No..... Damn....[next person] Hey are you Gay..... I might be Can you help me cross the road? Whats it worth? +Raze and +E.Worm Jimmy 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+E.Worm Jimmy Subscriber¹ Posted May 13, 2015 Subscriber¹ Share Posted May 13, 2015 So does this mean single people cant cross the road and you have to approach complete strangers to ask then to help you cross? yeah, that is exactly what it means! you are winner. T3X4S and MikeChipshop 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeChipshop Member Posted May 13, 2015 Member Share Posted May 13, 2015 This is ridiculous. What was so "wrong" with the original. What next... Edit: My bad, should have refreshed the page before replying myself i would prefer total equality in front of the law. but that's asking too much out of this country, instead they are going for "different" lights. for sure, i think, some people in their offices now feel better. RTF-OP! This has nothing to do with the PC brigade, it's part of an event going on. T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachno 1D Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Yes and the crossings instead of black and white are being painted black and pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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