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FACT: Mounting a G.I Joe or Barbie doll to your bike increases your speed!

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Old 07-21-15, 04:21 AM
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FACT: Mounting a G.I Joe or Barbie doll to your bike increases your speed!

True story guys! I did it and I can't believe the results myself! Could only got up too a measly 12.34MPH now I can go as high at ludicrous speed!
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It's a variation of the rubber dinosaur phenomena that is well known to IT professionals.
Placing rubber dinosaurs on and around computer equipment keeps it running smoothly.
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Originally Posted by ben4345
True story guys! I did it and I can't believe the results myself! Could only got up too a measly 12.34MPH now I can go as high at ludicrous speed!
Make sure you wear a helmet at those ludicrous speeds, otherwise you might crash into a rock ...
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If you wear a Captain America suit you'll go even faster!
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In this case, the "high" may have nothing to to with the "speed."
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So, how many guys were chasing you?

I once mounted Olive Oyle on my bike. Popeye was furious!
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I once mounted Olive Oyle on my bike. Popeye was furious!
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Originally Posted by Stucky
So, how many guys were chasing you?

I once mounted Olive Oyle on my bike. Popeye was furious!
You must have a strong kickstand!
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Did you get up to 30th speed?
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Do Joe and Barbie get along?
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Do Joe and Barbie get along?
Only if you want baby bicycles!
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Originally Posted by andr0id
It's a variation of the rubber dinosaur phenomena that is well known to IT professionals.
Placing rubber dinosaurs on and around computer equipment keeps it running smoothly.
WOW, I gotta try this!
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Originally Posted by Up North
If you wear a Captain America suit you'll go even faster!
You mean I can potentially go plaid?!
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Originally Posted by ben4345
You mean I can potentially go plaid?!
I did, but I was wearing a kilt.

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I did, but I was wearing a kilt.

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Wah, excellent. *plays air guitar*
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