Gizmodo: escalators

Here Are Some Cute Ducks Trying to Use an Escalator

Jesus Diaz — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:30:00 EDT

The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser.Ducks, don't try to use escalators, ok? And humans, follow the same advice. Except you, you sexy spinning escalator girl you. You can use the escalator at any time. [Dark Roasted Blend—Thanks Daffy]

Rogue Escalator Takes Out 20 People At a Tokyo Convention Center

Sean Fallon — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Beware the next time your ride an escalator at the mall folks. It appears that they are beginning to stage an organized revolt against their passengers. First an escalator chewed up this poor bastard, then one dished out some payback after some tool disrespected it with a joyride. But that was just a warm up because the escalators appear to be getting bolder. Most recently, a rogue escalator took out 20 passengers in a Tokyo convention center when it inexplicably started going in reverse.

The most serious of the 20 or so injuries reported seems to be a broken leg, but it is clear to me that this escalator was staging a revolt because it was being overloaded by the crush of people. My advice is...stay alert. It is only a matter of time before they start snagging shoelaces with the intent to kill—and once they have a taste for blood there is no turning back. [USA Today]

Girl Spins On Escalator Thanks to Physics or Magic

Jesus Diaz — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:40:00 EDT

There are moments in which, for whatever reason, being it a scientific discovery, a voyage into the unknown, or somebody's excessive alcohol intake, humanity advances one step forward into its destiny, a final state of clarity and peace that will take us all to the stars. This moment complies with the three reasons. Ah, you Ms. Spinning Blonde in Jeans you. We love you.

Escalator Ads Are the Most Awkward Way to Advertise

Adam Frucci — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:30:04 EST

Here's a creepy way to advertise a hair salon: stick the lower half of some guys face at the bottom of an escalator, and place various hairstyles on the stairs. As the escalator moves, said guy gets a new haircut with every stair that passes by. Creative? Yes, definitely. Unsettling? Oh, hell yes. It's at a mall in Mumbai, so it's not like I'm going to be forced to see it anytime soon, but if there's anything America likes it's slapping advertisements on every surface available, so don't be surprised if you start seeing crap like this in malls and airports in the near future. Check out a shot of the full escalator with all its haircuts after the jump.

[Communicadores via NotCot.org]