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?

 

[Ben Burped]

So ?

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... nojoke
Respond with an even bigger smile and wave: it'll drive them NuTz!

 

[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?

 

[HIspyder]

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.

 

[Mazo EMS2]

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.

 

[mark4Jesus]

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

 

[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.

 

[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!" :shocked:

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

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! :gaah:

 

[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,

 

[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.

 

[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!

 

[Gator37]

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..

Ya just got to ignore them and realize crotch rocket pilots are not the sharpest crayon in the box.
:banghead:

 

[ARtraveler]

I would have waved back. That ticks off the real haters. It's like saying "have a nice day" to someone when you really don't mean it. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: