This Australian YouTube video criticizes the country's mandatory bicycle helmet law. It argues the law has led to increased obesity, failed public biking programs, and less utility cyclists due to concerns over car traffic. The serious-toned announcer uses exaggerated language to make the point that Australia is in a small minority of countries that still enforce these "unnecessary" helmet requirements for adult cyclists.

1. Australia YouTube Video
● Rhetor – Helmetfreedom.org
● Audience – Australians, cyclists, law supporters/opponents
● Rhetorical Situation – Video expressing disdain towards
mandatory helmet law. Shows cyclists riding without
helmets. Announcer uses serious tone and exaggerated
language to prove a point:
● “Australia is among only 2% of nations that still impose unnecessary
mandatory helmet laws on adult cyclists.”
● Blames laws for obesity, failed public bike schemes
● Emphasizes car traffic when it describes the end of a
generation of utility cyclists