Crocs are Dangerous

EmnJoe · 09-01-2007, 04:26 AM

Boy Wearing Crocs On Escalator Has Toenail Ripped Off

TYSON'S CORNER, Va. -- A 4-year-old boy was injured Friday, and his parents blamed his shoes.

He was wearing footwear called Crocs when his foot got caught in a Tyson's Galleria Mall escalator.

"He was standing still; his foot wasn't near this edge," mother Jodi McDermott said. "It was (the left side) of the shoe, so it pulled and twisted the shoe in. It pulled the big toe over and it essentially ripped the toenail off except for one little corner. That's where all the blood was from."

Roberta · 09-01-2007, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by EmnJoe

Boy Wearing Crocs On Escalator Has Toenail Ripped Off

TYSON'S CORNER, Va. -- A 4-year-old boy was injured Friday, and his parents blamed his shoes.

He was wearing footwear called Crocs when his foot got caught in a Tyson's Galleria Mall escalator.

"He was standing still; his foot wasn't near this edge," mother Jodi McDermott said. "It was (the left side) of the shoe, so it pulled and twisted the shoe in. It pulled the big toe over and it essentially ripped the toenail off except for one little corner. That's where all the blood was from."

Bronwyn · 09-01-2007, 05:41 AM

Ouch!

ImnoMensa · 09-01-2007, 06:29 AM

His parents blame the shoe. I blame the parents. This is a 4 year old riding a piece of machinery designed for adults and people with half a brain. When you get to the top or bottom as the case may be you are supposed to step off, not let your foot slide into the "comb" at the end of the machine.

Kids have to be taught to ride these things and they need proper supervision.
If the parent that was with this kid had been properly attendant there would have been no problem. Escalators are inherently dangerous for the inherently stupid.

If you cannot supervise your small tykes on the escalator then stay the hell off it, take the elevator or the stairs.

MMDad · 09-01-2007, 08:27 AM

Kwillia isn't going to like this.

Geek · 09-01-2007, 08:31 AM

What about the poor croc

No one cares about it

MMDad · 09-01-2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Geek

What about the poor croc

No one cares about it

When I saw this on the news last night, I watched closely because I thought it would be you.

Geek · 09-01-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MMDad

When I saw this on the news last night, I watched closely because I thought it would be you.

I am a little older than four

I love when you old guys get all confuzzalated. It is charming

MMDad · 09-01-2007, 08:36 AM

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I am a little older than four

I love when you old guys get all confuzzalated. It is charming

I didn't mean you. I thought it was your Croc wearing husband.

Geek · 09-01-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MMDad

I didn't mean you. I thought it was your Croc wearing husband.

You thought my husband was four?

09-01-2007, 04:26 AM	#1
EmnJoe nunya bidnis Member Since: May 2004 Location: mech Posts: 836	Crocs are Dangerous Boy Wearing Crocs On Escalator Has Toenail Ripped Off TYSON'S CORNER, Va. -- A 4-year-old boy was injured Friday, and his parents blamed his shoes. He was wearing footwear called Crocs when his foot got caught in a Tyson's Galleria Mall escalator. "He was standing still; his foot wasn't near this edge," mother Jodi McDermott said. "It was (the left side) of the shoe, so it pulled and twisted the shoe in. It pulled the big toe over and it essentially ripped the toenail off except for one little corner. That's where all the blood was from." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ Registered Member of FCPC "Feral Cat Popping Club" Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive. "You have a divine animal right to protect your own life and the life of your offspring."
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09-01-2007, 06:29 AM	#4
ImnoMensa Registered User Member Since: Jul 2007 Posts: 13,780	His parents blame the shoe. I blame the parents. This is a 4 year old riding a piece of machinery designed for adults and people with half a brain. When you get to the top or bottom as the case may be you are supposed to step off, not let your foot slide into the "comb" at the end of the machine. Kids have to be taught to ride these things and they need proper supervision. If the parent that was with this kid had been properly attendant there would have been no problem. Escalators are inherently dangerous for the inherently stupid. If you cannot supervise your small tykes on the escalator then stay the hell off it, take the elevator or the stairs. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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09-01-2007, 08:27 AM	#5
MMDad Registered User Member Since: Aug 2005 Posts: 22,045	Kwillia isn't going to like this. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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09-01-2007, 08:31 AM	#6
Geek Shaving the bits Member Since: Nov 2005 Location: Fantasyland Posts: 9,646	What about the poor croc No one cares about it Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ .·:¨¨:·. .·:¨¨:·.If you are not having a good time, it's your own damn fault .·:¨¨:·. .·:¨¨:
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