Greta’s elevator nightmare

Media Equalizer ^ | January 23, 2014 | Brian Maloney

[Marcella]

“...but in that instant we were in the opening, I terrified the car would move.”

In the article, that is what Rev. Graham said, he was afraid one of them would be in the opening to get out and the car would drop, killing that person. I’m so glad their story had a good ending.

[NYer]

One of my greatest fears. Worked in a high rise building in Manhattan for 20 years and always feared Greta’s experience.

[Impy]

[RobinOfKingston]

Incidentally, if a lift is headed uncontrollably to the bottom, the best possible way to survive is to lie flat on the floor.

To which I would add, preferably on top of someone else, if you can get them to lie still for it, to further cushion the sudden stop.

[Spktyr]

Sadly, far too many women and no few men are in the ‘when in danger, or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout’ club. Good on you for not being one of them.

Yes, I believe you are correct - deal with the situation you find yourself in until you are out of it one way or the other. Panic later, when you’re well clear and have the leisure to do so.

[ABN 505]

You got it. If you don’t see Otis on the Lift don’t get on !

[Alas Babylon!]

Panicking is never good

This is THIS cure:

[Kenny Bunk]

.....I have had a crush on Greta....

Sam, permit me to give you my

INEPT PHRASE OF THE DAY AWARD!

of course you may also qualify for my

BAD PUN OF THE DAY AWARD!

Context, dear boy. Context.

[ought-six]

Pretty scary.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Or Lena Dunham to cushion the blow.