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What’s the stupidest thing you’ve said to a motorist?

Old 08-12-22, 05:09 PM
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What’s the stupidest thing you’ve said to a motorist?

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Old 08-12-22, 09:02 PM
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Old 08-12-22, 09:07 PM
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Get off your fu@k!ng phone!
Unfortunately I have to say this all too often.
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Old 08-12-22, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SalsaShark
Get off your fu@k!ng phone!
Unfortunately I have to say this all too often.
That's not stupid at all. I had to yell it out once too.
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Old 08-12-22, 11:06 PM
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Do they make that shirt for men too! Discussing parentage issues with a local Dodge Ram Asswipe that likes to skim cyclists. The pendejo stopped at a light and the discussion ensued. Need to learn to be les vocal to reduce these encounters.
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Old 08-13-22, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
"Sweet! Is that a real Shelby Cobra?"

"No, kit."

"Oh. Oh well."
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Old 08-13-22, 06:34 AM
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The stupidest thing I've had to say to a motorist?

"Why are you driving on the bike path? There's a sign right there that says 'NO MOTOR VEHICLES ALLOWED'"
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Old 08-13-22, 08:18 AM
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...something about his mother. It was stupid, because I have no factual knowledge about it.
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Old 08-13-22, 08:52 AM
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These aren't stupid things I've said. Instead, these are things I had to say in stupid situations.

1) There are parking spaces right over there.
2) This is a diamond lane.
3) See that No Parking sign right in front of you?
4) Get off the phone. It's a green light.

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Old 08-13-22, 09:51 AM
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“My $500 Toyota is just as good as your $150k Porsche. Convince me otherwise.”

”Automotive design peaked in the mid 80s.”

”I don’t need a car with X,Y, or Z, so neither should you.”
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Old 08-13-22, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tomato coupe
“My $500 Toyota is just as good as your $150k Porsche. Convince me otherwise.”

You know this isn’t true. There’s not even an argument there.

”Automotive design peaked in the mid 80s.”

That’s a reasonable assertion. Maybe.

”I don’t need a car with X,Y, or Z, so neither should you.”

You don’t need a bike with two wheels, but I’d bet you enjoy them more than a bike with one wheel.
see above.
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Old 08-13-22, 03:10 PM
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Old 08-13-22, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
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...something about his mother. It was stupid, because I have no factual knowledge about it.
Oh his mother was a nice lady a little clingy but it happens. He might be an a-hole but his mother was a good time


Saying get off your phone is not stupid it is rather smart and an unfortunate part of existing in this world. The reason we have to say that is stupid but the actual phrase makes sense.
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Old 08-13-22, 10:15 PM
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I once got hit by a teen girl driver and was knocked off my bike. She was helping me get back onto my feet, and the first thing I said was "where are my tacos?" I guess I was hungry.
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Old 08-14-22, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 50PlusCycling
I once got hit by a teen girl driver and was knocked off my bike. She was helping me get back onto my feet, and the first thing I said was "where are my tacos?" I guess I was hungry.
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Old 08-16-22, 04:25 PM
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Have I ever said anything stupid? <grin> have fun guys
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Old 08-17-22, 07:15 AM
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"Cool Prius bro!"
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Originally Posted by RB1-luvr
"Cool Prius bro!"
Prolly had to slow down to wait for it to catch up to you to say that. Amirite?
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just the typical expletives when someone yells at me or throws an empty beer can or food wrapper at me
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After being hit from the rear and before getting into the ambulance, "I'm ok, guess I'll be late for work"...
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