Annoying things people say to motorcyclists
Posted on | June 6, 2010 | No Comments
On the road today and I was thinking about the annoying things people say to me when I stop for fuel or a rest. Here’s a few gems from some friends.
Scenario: from MK, while stopped at a traffic light.
Guy in a car next me: “VStrom…that’s kind of a weird name for a bike don’t you think? Why don’t you ride a Harley?”
I flip up my helmet and reply while tapping at my ears, “I am sorry, but I am wearing earplugs and I can’t hear the dumbass comments coming out of your mouth.”
The light changed, I flipped my helmet back down and rode off with a smile…
Scenario: from Beach40 at a gas station
Them: “Triumph? I remember when they went bust. Who makes them now?”
Me: “Triumph.”
Them: “Japanese imitation is it?”
Me: “No. The brand was resurrected and the new factory is in Hinkley, England.”
Them: “So they import their parts from Japan do they?”
Me: “No they manufacture almost everything in house.”
Them: “Yeah but there’s no manufacturing in England anymore, so they get everything from Japan, right?”
Me: “Sure whatever you want. I have to go now.”
Scenario: From Guzz at a Michael’s Arts & Crafts store.
I needed some acrylic paint for a project, went in with helmet in hand, still wearing my adventure jacket. At the check out, the gal asks me
“You ride a motorcycle?”
Me: “Yea… what give it away? The helmet?”
Her: “Well, I wasn’t sure if you were required to wear a helmet for seizures or something.”
Me: “Not yet, but someday.”
When I riding home it hit me, “WTF?!?!?!? Do I look that fucked up now days?!?!?”
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