Why is the Trump administration calling bike lanes ‘DEI’? | Dave Schilling

The Trump administration has sparked controversy by referring to bike lanes as part of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It seems peculiar, especially for someone like the author who cannot ride a bike. He is not only out of fuel for his car but also cannot afford to make any extra journeys due to skyrocketing gas prices.

The writer explains that his car has almost no gasoline left, a situation not caused by his adventurous spirit akin to the fictional character Austin Powers, but rather by the exorbitant cost of fuel. With no immediate plans to use his car, he decided to keep it stationary, hoping it would save him from financial ruin.

Given the circumstances, the writer admits that he would have to rely on public transportation or cycling if he needed to travel. However, he cannot ride a bike, a fact he attributes to his upbringing. His parents were more preoccupied with their own concerns, such as arguing or falling asleep, rather than teaching him basic skills like cycling.

The author expresses his embarrassment at not knowing such a simple life skill, considering it akin to an easy idiom for something effortless. He humorously suggests that he lives a humiliated life, with humiliation being his middle name, "Dave Humiliation Schilling". The author concludes by inviting readers to laugh at his predicament, suggesting they can do so freely to lighten the mood before continuing with their day.