Had my first hater today

[SpyderSkeets]

Was driving down the road and a guy on a crotch rocket coming the other way was shaking his thumb down at me. So, I flip him the bird. Then he gives me the "huh? What was that for?" Shoulder shrug, like he was surprised that I gave him the bird. I dunno...maybe thumbs down means thumbs up in the crotch rocket world..

[UtahPete]

Was driving down the road and a guy on a crotch rocket coming the other way was shaking his thumb down at me. So, I flip him the bird. Then he gives me the "huh? What was that for?" Shoulder shrug, like he was surprised that I gave him the bird. I dunno...maybe thumbs down means thumbs up in the crotch rocket world..

Thumbs up means something entirely different in Australia, I understand. Who knows what thumb down means to that guy.

[jerpinoy]

Don't forget usually the person who retaliate is the one who get blame and punished.....

[SpyderSkeets]

Don't forget usually the person who retaliate is the one who get blame and punished.....

What kind of "rule" is that? The guys gives me a thumbs down and I'm supposed to just take it on the chin?

[UtahPete]

What kind of "rule" is that? The guys gives me a thumbs down and I'm supposed to just take it on the chin?

Well, yes actually. So he might have dissed you ... what does that matter?

[mark4Jesus]

I don't get the waves like I used to when I was on my Victory. Oh well.

[Triple B]

What kind of "rule" is that? The guys gives me a thumbs down and I'm supposed to just take it on the chin?

Yup, As in just totally ignore him. Life is too short for anything else,

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

What kind of "rule" is that? The guys gives me a thumbs down and I'm supposed to just take it on the chin?

Yep!

Remember, no one can make you angry or irritate you. You do or do not allow yourself to be irritated. You control yourself. Don't allow anyone to usurp your right to determine how you will react to life!

[jaherbst]

Yep!

Remember, no one can make you angry or irritate you. You do or do not allow yourself to be irritated. You control yourself. Don't allow anyone to usurp your right to determine how you will react to life!

Those are very wise words and true by the way. Your wisdom at that high of altitude (Idaho) overwhelms me.

Jack

[jaherbst]

What kind of "rule" is that? The guys gives me a thumbs down and I'm supposed to just take it on the chin?

Like the old shrink said" what the Hell do you care what the other people think". Can't understand why this would bother you so much as to post this unless you are overly sensitive or looking for a haven of comfort for your discomfort. Some new folks are embarrassed and think themselves less manly for riding with three wheels instead of two and get angry with this. Get over it and enjoy your own ride.

​Jack

[Dudley]

What kind of "rule" is that? The guys gives me a thumbs down and I'm supposed to just take it on the chin?

He thumbed you and you gave him the bird. Now you felt better, right. IMHO you stooped lower than he did. The "finger" is the universal "FU" sign. The thumbs down is just a disapproval sign. Now which is worse? Guess what he's going to tell his riding buddies about that Spyder rider. Which means all Spyder riders. Thanks a lot.

[MurrayBrown]

What kind of "rule" is that? The guys gives me a thumbs down and I'm supposed to just take it on the chin?

Yes. That's how road rage starts. And you never win.

[loisk]

Thumbs up means something entirely different in Australia, I understand. Who knows what thumb down means to that guy.

To paraphrase Animal Farm -

Thimb up Good
Thumb down Bad

It's all in the attitude though - thumb up can mean something worse... depends whether it is thumb only or the whole arm. I am too old to bother with it...

Isnt it the same in the States?

[UtahPete]

To paraphrase Animal Farm - Thimb up Good Thumb down Bad It's all in the attitude though - can mean something worse...Isnt it the same in the States?

When I was visiting Australia years ago while in the Navy, I was told thumbs up could mean 'up yours' so use that cautiously. Were they just pulling my leg?

[Peter Aawen]

.... I was told thumbs up could mean 'up yours' so use that cautiously. Were they just pulling my leg?

Nope, it could mean that; but like loisk said, it's all in the attitude....... & the rest of the arm, & maybe even the impudent wink, or lack there-of as well!

And when it's a thumb held horizontally & moved aggressively along with the rest of the arm & combined with an angry scowl, it not only means "you can go F... yourself!" as in the raised & aggressive thumb/arm, it extends that to mean "you can go F... yourself AND your b..... horse while you're at it too!"

When it comes to Impudent Fingers, it's all in the attitude of the delivery!

Ps: my Grandson just told me that when the raised or horizontal thumb is twisted/rotated around it's longitudinal axis, it adds "... and rotate on it!" to the implication. Excuse me now while I go discuss 'exactly who you should or shouldn't hang out with' & maybe some 'language aquisition tips' with my Grandson!

[cmbspyderrss]

Ha Ha you got picked on and made frun of. WGAS what that guy was on about. I wave at everyone and especially those that are slower and pull over. Have fun regardless what others think.

[Ben Burped]

Was driving down the road and a guy on a crotch rocket coming the other way was shaking his thumb down at me. So, I flip him the bird. Then he gives me the "huh? What was that for?" Shoulder shrug, like he was surprised that I gave him the bird. I dunno...maybe thumbs down means thumbs up in the crotch rocket world..

Why do you give a damn about what a "guy on a crotch rocket" thinks ? Do you need his validation for some reason ? You're on a much nicer machine and much more comfortable than he will ever be. Enjoy your ride and don't ever let anyone take away your joy.

[SpyderSkeets]

Why do you give a damn about what a "guy on a crotch rocket" thinks ? Do you need his validation for some reason ? You're on a much nicer machine and much more comfortable than he will ever be. Enjoy your ride and don't ever let anyone take away your joy.

You are 100* right. I am not going to lose sleep over it. What did strike me odd was his reaction to me flipping him the bird.

[Bob Denman]

If you ignore them: you take away their silly voices...
Respond with an even bigger smile and wave: it'll drive them NuTz!

[UtahPete]

If you ignore them: you take away their silly voices... Respond with an even bigger smile and wave: it'll drive them NuTz!

Yes, I agree. Deflates their ego real fast.

[Wildrice]

If you ignore them: you take away their silly voices...
Respond with an even bigger smile and wave: it'll drive them NuTz!

Yeah--I had the same experience driving my work Dodge conversion Van with a 383 4 Barrel--some guy in a small pick up became upset with me & kept giving me the finger on the freeway--I just wave & smiled & acted like I knew him. The move I wave & smiled the more upset he became with his finger out the window--now it was time to see who would get in the fast lane--383 4 Barrel against the 4 cyl mini pick up --the outcome really upset him
I love a story with a happy ending :-) But I'll never know what started the issue..
Darrell

[wd8ajj]

I waved at a motorcycle cop one time and got pulled over. He thought I gave him the finger. He never smiled but we talked and got all straitened out. No ticket, but never wave to a cop again.

[SpyderSkeets]

Whoa. This was blown way out of proportion. I would have never posted had the guy simply gave me a thumbs down and then I flipped him the bird and that was that. I posted because I thought it was funny that he responded with the, "huh? What was that for", as if he could dish it out but could not take it. Yes, the middle finger was probably uncalled for, but it was my first " hater", and I didn't really know how to respond other than the knee jerk reaction of flipping the bird. I will be sure to respond differently the next time.

[sylvester]

I wave whether they do or not don't give a ****

[hdspyder]

When I meet another rider and they are giving a downward motion it usually means to slow down and watch my speed. They are letting me know about a cop or danger ahead. I wave back and nod my head to say thanks. Course I was a production supervisor for 35 years, my skin my be a little thicker. Or I might be slow.

Ride safe.