The Burning Question: Is it ok to press the traffic light button after someone already has?

Let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

By Paul Hosford Monday 6 Jul 2015, 3:00 PM

Jul 6th 2015, 3:00 PM 23,063 Views 34 Comments

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WE KNOW HOW you feel.

It’s Monday, the weather’s lovely and many of you are stuck indoors.

So do like we do here in TheJournal.ie HQ and get stuck into a serious debate on one of life’s most pressing issues.

Possibly.

This week:

You’re walking through town and come to a set of traffic lights. You notice the pedestrian light is illuminated. What do you do?

Tell us: Is it ok to press the traffic light button after someone already has?

Poll Results:

Answer some more of life’s tough questions here.

Debunked: Does pressing the pedestrian crossing button more than once make any difference? >

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The Burning Question: Is it ok to press the traffic light button after someone already has?

Let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

Answer some more of life’s tough questions here.