The sidewalk would be made of a strong and (relative to concrete) light material, and each square would be suspended above a 6-4 foot deep trench in the front lawn. the blocks would each be attached to an axel that runs through the middle, and is turned by a conveyor belt. when snow builds up on the sidewalk, a motor is activated, a small orange warning fence pops up in front of the sidewalk, and each block would flip over, dumping the snow into the trench. especially useful to those with back problems.
-- schematics, Apr 22 2004

Truly halfbaked.
-- FarmerJohn, Apr 22 2004


I keep reading this as flippant sidewalk
-- theircompetitor, Apr 22 2004


Could also serve as the diabolical trap door on your doorstep for the Mormons or other sales people.
-- Letsbuildafort, Apr 22 2004


Has anyone seen fluffy? (muffled, shivering "meow")
-- Worldgineer, Apr 22 2004


How about the Evil Flipping Sidewalk to go with the Evil Door?

[+] on this though.
-- zigness, May 19 2004


Hey!!! If you don't like my driving, stay off the flippin' sidewalk!!!
-- zigness, May 19 2004


What would happen if one cracked? Would there be a sidewalk rescue team?

Just riding your scooter/bike down the sidewalk and *Thwomp* you fall down a 6 foot pothole.
-- Wingmaster, Jan 09 2007



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