twist of fait accomplis

The true scientific experiment would be to measure the speed of the wind gust that sways your car and then apply one of the same strength to yourself. I bet you would get knocked over.

I stupidly rode my motorcycle to work yesterday. I had to cross the 14th St. Bridge last night at 20 MPH in order to maintain my balance.

Kristy -- Quite honestly, I'm surprised I don't get knocked over by a cool summer's breeze as it is. I mean, despite my massively muscular legs and all...

Sunil -- Please tell me you didn't ride into work on your 'cycle today as well...

Motorcycles bring the crazy out in a man. A wise person once told me that. The same man also told me not to shit where I eat and that I talk like I have a paper asshole.

Maybe it has something to do with the center of gravity for your car and your center of gravity. The average location of weight for your car is probably more towards the front, making the mid-to-back of the car more likely to shake, and that's where you'll notice it from your seat. Your center of gravity is probably in your ass and therefore more centered on the object (your body) and therefore seemingly more stable. I'm not a physicist, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

I missed all the fun. It was 75 and sunny here in Orlando today. Unfortunately I'm driving back to NOVA tomorrow :(

I would think that surface area has a lot to do with it. The side of your car has a lot of surface area onto which the wind can blow. I bet if you found a large sheet of plywood or metal and held broadside against the oncoming wind, you would feel a much greater force due to the increased surface area.