I was brought up thinking the future would mean that we would all be wearing
metallic suits without collars but:

* We have subways that for some reason are poorly lit. (why?)

* Road repairs are never as good as the original surface despite claims that
the reinstatement will be as good.

* We have roundabouts that need traffic lights.

* Although a junction has 10,000 vehicles per day we have to spend loads of
dosh because 10 cyclists used it one day 3 years ago and the odd wandering
tramp tried to cross the road.

* The Science Museum has a door that opens when you walk towards it - wow!

* Roads designed for 50 MPH have 20 MPH limits impose even though they have
railings to deter people from crossing - but they climb the railings.

* People die trying to "improve" the appearance of Underground Trains.

* If you improve your front garden it will increase the chances of it
getting vandalised.

* Councils no longer maintain anything - but happily commission new
buildings - but claim to be environmentally aware.