What? No middle fingers?
 

So, I gave this guy going the opposite direction of me a middle finger to let him know what I think of everyone on a bike who is not me. Surprisingly, he did not return the gesture. Not even a disgusted "WTF?" look. Instead I got a surprised look as if he wasn't expecting a middle finger from another commuter. I tried a few more times and the results were mainly the same. One guy did try to chase me and yelling something about "giving me a piece of his mind". Whatever.:rolleyes: Its a good thing a busy four lane street was in the middle of us and I was able to pedal away without much trouble.

Maybe I'll add a hearty "F*** You!" tomorrow. We'll see if it'll make a difference to these jerks.:notamused:

The middle finger is practically the universal "I see you" acknowledgment gesture. If I can see them flipping me off, I know they won't accidentally run over me. In turn, when I reciprocate, they understand that I've seen them. They may still intentionally run me down, but at least I know they're paying attention to the road for long enough to give me the salute.

Why would someone give you a piece of their mind?

Luckily the folks around here are pretty courteous. I always keep a few rocks handy, so when I see another commuter I can huck one at them, and they usually return the favor. :innocent:

Clearly the general public does not recognize your narcissistic importance. Maybe you should roar like a T-Rex at jay-walkers. Then they'll know who's boss. :thumb:

As plankton said to spongebob "people like it when you are assertive" show em who's boss

wait i don't get it, was he on your side of the road or the other? why were you just throwing fingers around in the first place?

What the heck is wrong with the you're #1 symbol now?

I try not to use it because honestly if I'm #1 no one else can be!

I used to middle finger everyone i passed, but since i got so few in return, now i just reciprocate the ones i receive.

http://www.foureyesjokeshop.com/Prod...finger_hat.jpg


I just wear this hat. It saves wear and tear on the finger.

awesome.... my new avatar !

He was lucky it was just a finger...what a b@stard!

The concept doesn't fly in winter with mittens on.

:roflmao:

When I see other people out on bikes, I wave. When they don't reciprocate, I circle around, creep up behind them and throw a big stick in their spokes. And those roadies don't think I can catch up in a pair of jeans...psshh.

I don't like taking my hands off the bars so I just wave my penis at them. Only about 50% of the riders return the wave.

+1: I usually do some crazy, primal-like, guttural scream at those damn j-walkers and make them think I am nucking futs :twitchy:

works rather well :D

damnit, I can't stop laughing!!! :roflmao2:

And the ones who don't return the wave, well, screw em!

Careful, you never know when you're bringing those rocks to a gunfight, especially around here. ;)

I see what you did there.

Musta been New Yorkers.

O Rly?

Finally, an entertaining commuting forum thread.

Glad someone did. :thumb:

Very nice.:thumb:
That would look great as a jersey.