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Had my first hater today
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..
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Originally Posted by 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..
Thumbs up means something entirely different in Australia, I understand. Who knows what thumb down means to that guy.
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Don't forget usually the person who retaliate is the one who get blame and punished.....
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Originally Posted by jerpinoy
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?
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Originally Posted by 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..
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.
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Originally Posted by Ben Burped
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.
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Originally Posted by SpyderSkeets
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?
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The last and only time I was given a thumbs down was from some guy on a rat bike. Seriously, it was totally dirty/rusty and looked like 1920's vintage. He was also wearing old leather aviator headgear with goggles.
I just couldn't stop laughing. Made my day actually.
Just another crappy day in Paradise....Aloha!
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Originally Posted by 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..
Sheesh...can't ya take a little ribbing? I doubt he was a true hater, but rather just givin ya some flack. Certainly not worth flippin him the bird over. Take that tone with the wrong dude and you'll get a case of lead poisoning.
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I don't get the waves like I used to when I was on my Victory. Oh well.
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Originally Posted by 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!
Yes, I agree. Deflates their ego real fast.
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Originally Posted by UtahPete
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?
Last edited by loisk; 10-05-2017 at 06:27 PM.
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Originally Posted by loisk
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?
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Originally Posted by SpyderSkeets
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,
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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.
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Originally Posted by SpyderSkeets
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!
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Originally Posted by SpyderSkeets
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
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
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
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Originally Posted by SpyderSkeets
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.
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Originally Posted by 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!
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
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