Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
I think the best slogan proposed in this thread was ""Powered by Pancakes." It is amusing and probably will bring a smile to most people as well as convey the positive message.
"Get off your high horse and onto a bike!" will require you to eat more pancakes to fit it on your t-shirt.
It also is a Fail (as far as conveying a positive message,) to a lesser degree than other slogans.
The problem I see with the proposed "messages" is they are snide insults directed indiscriminately at all motorists who happen to see it. Some/many of whom are likely to take offense, especially all the references sneering
You are Fat, I am Not or smack of hobbyists/school boys laughing at their elders who have to buy gas.
The proposed slogans with the not subtle negative message were:
"Get off your ass and ride"
"Pedal for the Planet" (smacks of presumptuous and greener-than-thou)
"Go Ahead, raise the price of gas"
"Live Free, or Drive"
"Burn Fat, Not Oil"
The Revolution will not be Motorized" - (didn't work in the 60's either as "The Revolution will not be Televised" except for a Gil Scott-Heron song/poem in 1970)
"Honk if you're polluting"
"Save Gas and Lose the Ass"
"Share the Damn Road"
"RIDING AGAINST OIL WARS"
"cars......? We don't need no stinkin' cars!"
Really do you actually believe waving these slogans in motorists faces will cause
The Love to shower down on bicyclists from above?
BTW, are bicyclists who have not been skinny in a long time allowed to join in the
Fat Ass Finger Pointing fun?
How about cyclists who drive to the meeting point or MUP for their recreational/club training rides, should they be advised to wear these slogan jerseys?
Agree with all this, and will let ILTB deal with Roody here. I cannot seem to respond in such a coherent way to his unrestrained pride in and proselyting of being able to balance on a couple of wheels, despite it being my lifestyle choice as well.
Would like to apologize to the OP(wagonfanatic)for the derailment. I don't really have anything against slogans, but believe in exercising some contemplation before applying them. For example no one is going to like being called a Gas-hole.
I like the infinity per gallon jersey, except that I have never actually put any gas in a bike at all, so its clever, but sort of sophistry. Here's my actual contribution to your thread, and I mean it sincerely as I have used it in real life and it sort of works.
I eat all the Donuts that I want. Or Eat all the donuts that you want. Whatever. Its a little self satisfied but without inferring that you are the only one, or that its good for you.
And since I do, there is ample room on my jersey(around the Muffin top area). So it may not be the best, but if the lure of sugary frostings and creamy fillings don't get the average person onto a bike, nothing will.