Woman Sparks Global Debate On Twitter When She Asked If 23 Minutes Is Considered A Walking Distance
"Anything over 10 minutes is pushing it."
When you scroll through Twitter, there is always a significant possibility that you will stumble upon a thread where people are debating something random and trivial, but for some reason, you're hooked. It's safe to say that you never know what you will encounter once you scroll through the bountiful Twitterverse, and some of the most completely random thoughts there can go viral as long as they evoke enough passionate reactions from people.
When a user named Dr. Joel Kahn, a cardiologist and health advocate, posted a completely random question regarding walking distances, it was unexpected that the tweet would go viral, with people joining the thread and sharing their opinions. Kahn notes, "Walking is a great way to stay active, but what constitutes a 'walking distance' can vary widely among individuals." Kahn only wanted to know if 23 minutes would still be considered a walking distance, and sure enough, the people of Twitter did not disappoint—but the replies were divided.
How far can you walk to a place without feeling your knees buckle and your feet ache? Different people have different definitions of what a "walking distance" is, and for a group of friends, that topic may be up for debate. According to Brené Brown, a researcher and author, “Our perceptions of distance can be influenced by our physical fitness and mental state.”
That's exactly what happened here because what might be a walking distance for some may already be excessive for others. Just take a look at the highlights of the thread below!
A Twitter user divided people in half when she asked a random question regarding whether 23 minutes would be considered a walking distance.
K-State Research and Extension (not the actual photo)The tweet almost immediately gathered a lot of attention, with over 30k people liking it and many others joining the thread.
milkandauraOne person said that 23 minutes is already a hike and that 15 minutes is her limit.
whitewolf_works
Another person stated that 10 minutes is already a breaking point, and someone replied with this:
patrickowlemoji
To be fair, it indeed depends on the place and the people you're going to ask.
tunguz
Even if it's a 5-minute walk, bring a water bottle!
fitzfromdublin
There's just something about being a New Yorker.
Chelsea_Fagan
Americans are a different breed.
jordanbhx
We need more sidewalks, honestly.
thedigitaldash_
True—people who think that 23 minutes isn't a walking distance depend too much on cars.
postingtwink
But anyway, for most of us who aren't the athletic type, it's still torture.
makjako
Nothing but the truth!
CountDankulaTV
Urban vs. suburban people.
anthonytheminty
It's quite obvious!
PunishedVirgo
Some have also pointed out that walking in a European city is not at the same standard as walking alongside a busy highway.
gregourt
More sidewalks, please!
tmntallthewaydw
"Why walk when there's a car?" mentality.
dakotawint
This girl contradicted all others by saying that walking distance can be as much as 30 minutes!
Lexi_WIlliamz
It truly depends on which city you are in.
Jimbosaur
There are a lot of factors that need to be considered here!
walkswdog
"Anything under an hour is walking distance." Another fighter!
Elana_Brooklyn
How much do you think is too far in terms of walking distance? How many minutes or how far can you manage to go in your city by just walking?
It's probably safe to say that it all just depends on which area you are from, though. Nevertheless, comment with your thoughts, or share this article for all your family and friends to see!
