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Holding Your Breath When You Drive Through a Tunnel

Some people are in the habit of holding their breath when they drive through a tunnel. I know this because I am one of them. I’ve done it ever since I was a kid. It’s a custom that’s been passed down for generations. When I asked why, I was told it was an emergency air supply if the tunnel suddenly collapsed. It seemed reasonable at the time so I never questioned it and I’ve been doing it ever since. It’s better to hold your breath when you’re the passenger. You can get lightheaded and that’s not so bueno if you’re driving. Once you’ve made it through the tunnel successfully, you get to make a wish. That’s your reward for surviving the trip. Use it wisely.

Critically Rated at 12/17

Written, Rated, and Reviewed by Brendan H. Young

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Honking in Tunnels

Americans like cars. Americans like driving cars. And when Americans drive cars through tunnels, they like to honk. They like to honk repeatedly. Maybe they like the sound as it echoes. Maybe they only honk cause their daddy used to honk and they have daddy issues. Maybe they honk because they are celebrating to acknowledge human engineering achievements. Maybe they honk because they are assholes. But there is no doubt that Americans like to honk in tunnels. It’s a national pastime, like taking steroids and playing baseball.

Critically Rated at 10/17

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