Running with scissors is dangerous and unnecessary. It can result in injury to oneself or others, and should only be done in extreme emergencies. Scissors are a household item that can become a dangerous weapon if handled improperly.
The oft-maligned act of youthful rebellion known as running with scissors is generally considered one of the galactically stupidest maneuvers a human being can perform. The most likely outcome would be an emergency medical procedure to remove the scissors from the runner’s body, or an embarrassing but factual obituary detailing exactly how the runner died. The ill-advised practice of running with scissors pretty much defines the entire security conference industry.
One of the first puzzles raised by the scissor run is the inexplicable need for speed. There are very few situations where it would be essential to shave a few seconds off the old scissor delivery land speed record. It is rarely necessary to run at full speed with a sharp pair of scissors in hand, so walking at a controlled pace would be ideal for preventing accidents. Running increases the chances of slipping or falling, which could prove disastrous if the scissors blades were able to impale the runner.
Running with scissors can also be a danger to others. If the shears are held with the blades pointing outward, an innocent bystander could be seriously injured as the runner brushes against them. Even worse, a sudden encounter at a door or other entrance could end in an accidental stabbing, or the impact could drive the blades of the scissors into the runner himself. Either scenario would be incentive enough to give up on the mindless act of high-speed scissor delivery.
The act of running with scissors has become the poster child for home security programs everywhere, and with good reason. It is an ideal example of how a fairly safe household item, even one equipped with two sharp blades, can become a dangerous weapon if handled improperly. Few people would ever consider running around with a full set of serrated steak knives or a power saw, but for some reason, a pair of scissors isn’t always perceived as a safety hazard by a select group of potential victims.
Should you ever find yourself actually running with scissors, always keep in mind that scissors can be replaced, but the same cannot always be said for body parts. If something appears to be going seriously wrong, like an impending fall, the best course of action would be to throw the scissors away from your body before impact. The worst injuries occur anytime a runner lands hard on the blades of the scissors or has the blades driven into his body on impact. Make sure the blades are fully closed and keep the scissors in your hand, not in your pocket or waist.
In general, running with scissors should be limited to an extreme emergency situation where time is of a factor, such as cutting through a constricting object or releasing a seat-belt trapped victim. All other scissors-related activities should fall under the general category of “no travel required.”
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