how come they don't have this by me???

jackpotclown
jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
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hard to believe, but yes this is legit.....apparently out in Moscow, you can ride the subway for the best price ever.....30 squats or 30 lunges.....

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/technology/2013/11/13/19/00/subway-ticket-machine-accepts-squats-lunges
A first in public transport, the unconventional machine was installed at the Moscow subway station to promote the 2014 Winter Olympics to take place at Sochi, Russia.

As part of the initiative, riders can receive a free ticket by standing in front of the machine's camera and performing 30 squats or lunges.

The machine proved popular in its first few days of operation with many taking up the challenge, as shown in footage posted to YouTube this week.

of course the real question is....what would be the fare for cabs now?? 30 burpees?? I could live with that....take it a step further.....can I run a 5k for an "escort"???? \m/

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  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    That sounds great!!
  • _TastySnoBalls_
    _TastySnoBalls_ Posts: 1,298 Member
    i'd squat for a free ride...they need to bring that over to the US
  • sbbhbm
    sbbhbm Posts: 1,312 Member
    I'd hate to be standing in that line though- you get some cheap sob who's out of shape taking 10 minutes to do 30 squats because he doesn't want to pay and then you're late for work!
  • FatHuMan1
    FatHuMan1 Posts: 1,028 Member
    Not really a new concept. Around here there are certain parts of town where a Good Morning will get you a ride all day long.
  • sbbhbm
    sbbhbm Posts: 1,312 Member
    Not really a new concept. Around here there are certain parts of town where a Good Morning will get you a ride all day long.

    Well in that case "good morning"... :laugh: :bigsmile:
    Do I get to choose who rides me all day long?
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    I'd do it. It seems that many countries could use something similar to promote some healthier lifestyle.
  • Fozzi43
    Fozzi43 Posts: 2,984 Member
    Not really a new concept. Around here there are certain parts of town where a Good Morning will get you a ride all day long.

    Well in that case "good morning"... :laugh: :bigsmile:
    Do I get to choose who rides me all day long?


    :bigsmile:

    Hi
  • catneon
    catneon Posts: 911 Member
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    Some places could use it;)
  • FatHuMan1
    FatHuMan1 Posts: 1,028 Member
    Not really a new concept. Around here there are certain parts of town where a Good Morning will get you a ride all day long.

    Well in that case "good morning"... :laugh: :bigsmile:
    Do I get to choose who rides me all day long?

    Morning. Where ya' headed?
  • snoopytwins
    snoopytwins Posts: 1,759 Member
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    Some places could use it;)
    Bad form. Ha.
  • AZ_Gato
    AZ_Gato Posts: 1,270 Member
    hard to believe, but yes this is legit.....apparently out in Moscow, you can ride the subway for the best price ever.....30 squats or 30 lunges.....

    http://news.ninemsn.com.au/technology/2013/11/13/19/00/subway-ticket-machine-accepts-squats-lunges
    A first in public transport, the unconventional machine was installed at the Moscow subway station to promote the 2014 Winter Olympics to take place at Sochi, Russia.

    As part of the initiative, riders can receive a free ticket by standing in front of the machine's camera and performing 30 squats or lunges.

    The machine proved popular in its first few days of operation with many taking up the challenge, as shown in footage posted to YouTube this week.

    of course the real question is....what would be the fare for cabs now?? 30 burpees?? I could live with that....take it a step further.....can I run a 5k for an "escort"???? \m/

    Burpees are the devil. I'd rather do 30 pullups.
  • Summer_Lunatic
    Summer_Lunatic Posts: 543 Member
    Ha ha. If you're gonna demand 30 burpees you better have a defibrillator on hand. Just imagine if they were timed and you had say 2 mins to do 30 burpees. :bigsmile:
  • Summer_Lunatic
    Summer_Lunatic Posts: 543 Member
    hard to believe, but yes this is legit.....apparently out in Moscow, you can ride the subway for the best price ever.....30 squats or 30 lunges.....

    http://news.ninemsn.com.au/technology/2013/11/13/19/00/subway-ticket-machine-accepts-squats-lunges
    A first in public transport, the unconventional machine was installed at the Moscow subway station to promote the 2014 Winter Olympics to take place at Sochi, Russia.

    As part of the initiative, riders can receive a free ticket by standing in front of the machine's camera and performing 30 squats or lunges.

    The machine proved popular in its first few days of operation with many taking up the challenge, as shown in footage posted to YouTube this week.

    of course the real question is....what would be the fare for cabs now?? 30 burpees?? I could live with that....take it a step further.....can I run a 5k for an "escort"???? \m/

    Burpees are the devil. I'd rather do 30 pullups.



    There would be A LOT less free rides if you're looking for 30 consecutive pull ups. Even clapping push-ups are easier.
  • AZ_Gato
    AZ_Gato Posts: 1,270 Member
    hard to believe, but yes this is legit.....apparently out in Moscow, you can ride the subway for the best price ever.....30 squats or 30 lunges.....

    http://news.ninemsn.com.au/technology/2013/11/13/19/00/subway-ticket-machine-accepts-squats-lunges
    A first in public transport, the unconventional machine was installed at the Moscow subway station to promote the 2014 Winter Olympics to take place at Sochi, Russia.

    As part of the initiative, riders can receive a free ticket by standing in front of the machine's camera and performing 30 squats or lunges.

    The machine proved popular in its first few days of operation with many taking up the challenge, as shown in footage posted to YouTube this week.

    of course the real question is....what would be the fare for cabs now?? 30 burpees?? I could live with that....take it a step further.....can I run a 5k for an "escort"???? \m/

    Burpees are the devil. I'd rather do 30 pullups.



    There would be A LOT less free rides if you're looking for 30 consecutive pull ups. Even clapping push-ups are easier.

    Unbroken 30...yeah that's a whole different monster right there. I'm aiming for 25 unbroken strict pullups...almost there. Forget the burpees though...hell to the no!
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    Not really a new concept. Around here there are certain parts of town where a Good Morning will get you a ride all day long.

    Well in that case "good morning"... :laugh: :bigsmile:
    Do I get to choose who rides me all day long?

    Submitting application...
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    This is a fantastic idea. Where I live, I'm not sure the line would be long, though. People would rather ride their motorized scooters.
  • FatHuMan1
    FatHuMan1 Posts: 1,028 Member
    Not really a new concept. Around here there are certain parts of town where a Good Morning will get you a ride all day long.

    Well in that case "good morning"... :laugh: :bigsmile:
    Do I get to choose who rides me all day long?

    Submitting application...

    Line forms to the left Tex.

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