Gas station pumps that play loud commercials are dangerous and annoying, amirite?

Dangerous?

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I still have eyes to watch my surroundings.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

3rd button down on the right side of the screen is "mute". FYI.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Where I live it's the 2nd down, right side.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Where I live we don't have mute buttons at gas stations. We also don't have commercials at the pumps either.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Yeah. What is this weirdness?! Ads blaring at you from a petrol pump?

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Depends on the gas station. Dunno if its individual station or chain, or what. I just press buttons until I find the right one. Usually the 2nd or 3rd one down on the right, but there's one near me that is on the left.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

100% agree. This inundation with sound lately is ridiculous. I love how people are questioning whether this is dangerous. Not being aware of your environment is inherently risky when compared to being aware of your environment. I've seen idiots not able to hear people screaming at them that their car is on fire because they're blasting their music. I've seen people get hit by bikes, runners, etc. because they've got earbuds on. If you have to have constant audible stimulation no matter where you are, something is up with you. It's not normal.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Absolutely, I'm really getting beat up over the fact I call it potentially dangerous

by Anonymous 2 years ago

This must just be an American thing, because I've never encountered these in the Toronto area. And will hopefully never encounter. Going for gas is already painful enough due to all the tax that's on it.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

100% agree but I don't see how this could be unpopular

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Dangerous?? Do you live in a bubble too?

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I'm thinking as in people being able to walk up on you without you noticing.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

How common is this at the gas stations you frequent?

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Not op but yes it happens. Usually when distracted.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Sit in the car like a normal person.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

While pumping gas?? Nobody (other than you apparently) ever does that

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Everyone in the Midwest does it all winter.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

That sounds super dangerous. What if the pump slips out? What if the pump malfunctions? There'll be petrol everywhere before you can do anything.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

That's why you sit there and watch it. It's not like you're any further away. And The pump sits far enough in that it's not really a risk.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I've been doing this exact move in the colder, and even hotter.months for about 20 years at a variety of gas stations on a variety of cars. Never once seen an incident. I even leave my car running.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

As a guy in southern Ontario, most of our pumps don't have those trigger holders so we have to keep holding the pump.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Why would they do that to you? I would probably run out gas and just stay home until a warm day.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

No idea, but we deal with it.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

No we don't

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I do hate those pumps but I think it is really stretching to call it unsafe. I still have eyes to watch my surroundings.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

They are annoying. So just press the mute button. It varies by gas station, but usually is the second or third one down on the right side. They aren't dangerous though.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Nice tip. I saw they could be considered dangerous because you can't hear if someone is coming up on you at a time when you usually have your wallet or purse out.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I mean, I put my card back into my pocket or car as soon as I'm done inserting it or whatever. Not just standing there holding it. And even if I don't mute the commercials, I still have eyes and can see if there are people around. They'd have to go around the pump or your car. If you're that worried, keep your back against your car while pumping. They can't show up behind you at all then.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Why do you need to be extra alert like you don't even have to look at you're car depending on what state your in

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Not really, and they're not that loud. Half the time the music on the station speakers are louder than the videos.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Unwanted commercials being shoved in front of your face? Annoying? Boy howdy what an unpopular opinion this one is. A real spicy hot take.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I think OP is trying to get at it being dangerous. Like, the ad is broadcasting your location to potential malicious people.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Alert to what?

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Getting jumped at a gas station.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I would say people on their phones while pumping gas are more of a danger and issue

by Anonymous 2 years ago

2nd button down on the right side turns the sound off.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

This is so odd to me, never heard of those in Canada. Where abouts are you? 👀

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Midwest Usa

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Nice, sorry you have to be bombarded with that. Incredible username also lmao. Cheers.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Have never seen one in Europe.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I nearly have a heart attack every time one comes on. I'm quietly filling up my pump them get blasted in my right ear with ‘ARE YOU A FAN OF SHEETZ FOOD? SAY HELLO TO OUR MOBILE APP!!'

by Anonymous 2 years ago

I hate them. Pumping gas as a woman and suddenly a disembodied voice out of nowhere? I jump every time even though I should know better.

by Anonymous 2 years ago

Dangerous?🤣🤣🤣

by Anonymous 2 years ago