Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes…

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 07:11 AM

… before jumping in front of a bus?

I was just coming out of a coffeehouse, latte and pastry in hand, when I was startled out of my thoughts by the screech of tires and then the sound of a cabbage retaining water being hit by a cricket bat breaking the usual drone of city noise.

I love a latte and pastry to start the day; I find it hard to function without it. The coffeehouse I was coming out of is only a couple of minutes’ walk from work and I go there all the time – they do the best pastries and the service is impeccable.

A woman had jumped off the pavement (sidewalk, Americans

) in front of a bus. A lot of people screamed and ran to her, but I could only stand there dumbstruck, looking at her high-heeled shoes that were sat on the pavement, aligned with the curb. Just an average pair of woman’s shoes… black leather, 2” heels – completely unremarkable.

So why take them off?

I must have stood there for about 30 seconds, my latte and pastry forgotten as I stood and looked at the shoes lined neatly on the curb, the woman’s twisted body not even registering with me while I puzzled over the strange decision she had made of taking them off. I managed to finally shake off my trance and go and inspect the carnage. It was just a body on the road – the shoes were much more interesting. What strange things we do…

So I started my short walk to my place of work, my internal dialogue not giving me a moment’s peace as I tried to work out why she would do such a thing. Suicide is a nasty business, even when you do it in private – the family and friends you will hurt! But in this case, what about the poor bus driver? He must’ve filled his Stagecoach-issue, polyester trousers… and may have to find a new career.

That’s beside the point. My question still stands: Why did she take off her shoes? Being so blasé about the life she’s been given, and then throwing it away with no thought about the trauma she’ll cause to the people that witness her departure and the bus driver that has no choice but to help her complete her mission…

By the time I arrived at work I had gone through various options as to why she took them off – maybe she’d borrowed them off a friend… maybe she thought that the impact would be greater if she was flatfooted?

I don’t know, neither do my colleagues. So, do you guys have any ideas?

Why would a woman take off her shoes before jumping in front of a bus?

Lobo · 01-09-2009, 07:15 AM

What the ****

She obviously didn't care about her own life, but maybe she wanted to preserve her shoes, because she thought they were nice?

What an odd thing.

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lobo

What the ****

She obviously didn't care about her own life, but maybe she wanted to preserve her shoes, because she thought they were nice?

What an odd thing.

I know! It kinda reminded me of how and old soldier would dress in his finest military attire before swinging from a noose... 'cept in reverse.

LexCorp · 01-09-2009, 07:35 AM

When did this take place?

Odd. You think this kind of nonsense would be on the news somewhere. Even just localy.

Weird lady. Maybe not all there.

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 07:37 AM

It happened nearly two hours ago.

I'll go for a coffee on my break in 25 minutes, see if the shoes are still there.

Majic Walrus · 01-09-2009, 07:48 AM

The same reason people who jump off buildings take off their glasses before they jump. It's a reaction to the activity you're about to perform.

Take off glasses so you don't see the ground coming. Take off 2" heels because it makes it easier to jump in front of a bus.

Majic Walrus · 01-09-2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eggyman

It happened nearly two hours ago.

I'll go for a coffee on my break in 25 minutes, see if the shoes are still there.

If they're there you should take a picture. Maybe they hold the secret to eternal life.

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majic Walrus

The same reason people who jump off buildings take off their glasses before they jump. It's a reaction to the activity you're about to perform.

Take off glasses so you don't see the ground coming. Take off 2" heels because it makes it easier to jump in front of a bus.

Nice answer... but I don't buy it lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majic Walrus

If they're there you should take a picture. Maybe they hold the secret to eternal life.

If they are there, I will do so.

And maybe put em on E-Bay.

[A] · 01-09-2009, 07:57 AM

You know, I have a friend--she's into karma, zen, buddhism, whatever.. and she'll make you take off your shoes before you enter her room. Uhm, so.. I don't know what I was gonna say..

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aekhyron

You know, I have a friend--she's into karma, zen, buddhism, whatever.. and she'll make you take off your shoes before you enter her room. Uhm, so.. I don't know what I was gonna say..

But at least now you get what I was saying in the DareDevil thread

WolfCypher · 01-09-2009, 08:06 AM

You're like ****in' Seinfeld.

"So this woman takes her shoes off before jumping in front of a moving bus..."

"Oh my God! Poor thing!"

"It's just so vexing...Why remove the shoes? If you're going to kill yourself anyway, what difference do the shoes make?"

"Was she depressed? What would drive her to take her own life like that?"

"Were the shoes special? And what happened to them afterwards? Why the shoes? Why didn't she drop her purse? I have to know..."

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 08:09 AM

lol

I need to know.

[A] · 01-09-2009, 08:11 AM

Obviously, the shoes were her immortality source

Immortalfire · 01-09-2009, 08:11 AM

Hurm...

Find out, eggy.

WolfCypher · 01-09-2009, 08:16 AM

This topic, and Eggy's ability to miss the forest for the trees, has made my day, and the day just started!

Majic Walrus · 01-09-2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eggyman

Nice answer... but I don't buy it lol.

If they are there, I will do so. :cwink:

And maybe put em on E-Bay.

List them as "Death Shoes". Every known wearer has committed suicide! Don't put them on!!!

Showtime · 01-09-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eggyman

It happened nearly two hours ago.

I'll go for a coffee on my break in 25 minutes, see if the shoes are still there.

Article or it is just another Eggy "Scrambled Egg" tale.

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom.X

This topic, and Eggy's ability to miss the forest for the trees, has made my day, and the day just started!

Haha.

I've seen the forest before so I decided to focus on the leprechaun perched on a branch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majic Walrus

List them as "Death Shoes". Every known wearer has committed suicide! Don't put them on!!!

I'm not going to. The effort would outweigh the payment

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Showtime

Article or it is just another Eggy "Scrambled Egg" tale.

This actually happened on my way to work.

[A] · 01-09-2009, 08:33 AM

Take a picture of 'em, as someone else suggested. One hell of a story to tell your grandeggy's

Showtime · 01-09-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eggyman

This actually happened on my way to work.

I still want to see the article tomorrow!

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Showtime

I still want to see the article tomorrow!

Ok. I'll keep my eyes open for it

Showtime · 01-09-2009, 08:49 AM

Sounds like a really strange independent film. You should write it.

Lobo · 01-09-2009, 08:51 AM

Suicide Shoes by Eggy Mann

Eggyman · 01-09-2009, 08:51 AM

Not enough explosions and sex.

01-09-2009, 07:11 AM	#1
Eggyman The Oval Avenger Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The good ol' days Posts: 15,620	Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… … before jumping in front of a bus? I was just coming out of a coffeehouse, latte and pastry in hand, when I was startled out of my thoughts by the screech of tires and then the sound of a cabbage retaining water being hit by a cricket bat breaking the usual drone of city noise. I love a latte and pastry to start the day; I find it hard to function without it. The coffeehouse I was coming out of is only a couple of minutes’ walk from work and I go there all the time – they do the best pastries and the service is impeccable. A woman had jumped off the pavement (sidewalk, Americans ) in front of a bus. A lot of people screamed and ran to her, but I could only stand there dumbstruck, looking at her high-heeled shoes that were sat on the pavement, aligned with the curb. Just an average pair of woman’s shoes… black leather, 2” heels – completely unremarkable. So why take them off? I must have stood there for about 30 seconds, my latte and pastry forgotten as I stood and looked at the shoes lined neatly on the curb, the woman’s twisted body not even registering with me while I puzzled over the strange decision she had made of taking them off. I managed to finally shake off my trance and go and inspect the carnage. It was just a body on the road – the shoes were much more interesting. What strange things we do… So I started my short walk to my place of work, my internal dialogue not giving me a moment’s peace as I tried to work out why she would do such a thing. Suicide is a nasty business, even when you do it in private – the family and friends you will hurt! But in this case, what about the poor bus driver? He must’ve filled his Stagecoach-issue, polyester trousers… and may have to find a new career. That’s beside the point. My question still stands: Why did she take off her shoes? Being so blasé about the life she’s been given, and then throwing it away with no thought about the trauma she’ll cause to the people that witness her departure and the bus driver that has no choice but to help her complete her mission… By the time I arrived at work I had gone through various options as to why she took them off – maybe she’d borrowed them off a friend… maybe she thought that the impact would be greater if she was flatfooted? I don’t know, neither do my colleagues. So, do you guys have any ideas? Why would a woman take off her shoes before jumping in front of a bus? __________________ HUMAN BEAN JUICE.

01-09-2009, 07:15 AM	#2
Lobo It's About Damn Time! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: White Cap Bay Posts: 29,564	Re: Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… What the **** She obviously didn't care about her own life, but maybe she wanted to preserve her shoes, because she thought they were nice? What an odd thing. __________________ It's our year, let's get it done

01-09-2009, 07:35 AM	#4
LexCorp Lex Luthor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth (England-USA) Posts: 18,404	Re: Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… When did this take place? Odd. You think this kind of nonsense would be on the news somewhere. Even just localy. Weird lady. Maybe not all there.

01-09-2009, 07:37 AM	#5
Eggyman The Oval Avenger Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The good ol' days Posts: 15,620	Re: Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… It happened nearly two hours ago. I'll go for a coffee on my break in 25 minutes, see if the shoes are still there. __________________ HUMAN BEAN JUICE.

01-09-2009, 07:57 AM	#9
[A] Banned User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tenpenny Tower. Posts: 18,740	Re: Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… You know, I have a friend--she's into karma, zen, buddhism, whatever.. and she'll make you take off your shoes before you enter her room. Uhm, so.. I don't know what I was gonna say..

01-09-2009, 08:09 AM	#12
Eggyman The Oval Avenger Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The good ol' days Posts: 15,620	Re: Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… lol I need to know. __________________ HUMAN BEAN JUICE.

01-09-2009, 08:11 AM	#13
[A] Banned User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tenpenny Tower. Posts: 18,740	Re: Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… Obviously, the shoes were her immortality source

01-09-2009, 08:11 AM	#14
Immortalfire The Invincible Iron Mod SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: In the pale moonlight Posts: 53,410	Re: Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… Hurm... Find out, eggy. __________________ D A W G S

01-09-2009, 08:33 AM	#20
[A] Banned User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tenpenny Tower. Posts: 18,740	Re: Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… Take a picture of 'em, as someone else suggested. One hell of a story to tell your grandeggy's

01-09-2009, 08:49 AM	#23
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01-09-2009, 08:51 AM	#24
Lobo It's About Damn Time! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: White Cap Bay Posts: 29,564	Re: Why Would A Woman Take Off Her Shoes… Suicide Shoes by Eggy Mann __________________ It's our year, let's get it done

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