What? No middle fingers?
07-02-08 | 06:49 PM
#26
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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.
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.
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.
You're joking, right? Or are you flicking these people off because they did something wrong? Or are you just flicking people off?
07-02-08 | 06:57 PM
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07-02-08 | 07:01 PM
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well, weirdest thing-I read this thread today at work and had a good laugh. On the way home, out of the blue, got honked at and flipped off by a toolbag in a Mercedes driving the other way. No crowding, no slowing down of traffic, he just wanted to flip me off!
I couldn't decide whether to be pissed off or amused! In hindsight, it was priceless!
I couldn't decide whether to be pissed off or amused! In hindsight, it was priceless!
07-02-08 | 07:04 PM
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07-02-08 | 07:10 PM
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07-02-08 | 07:26 PM
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07-02-08 | 07:34 PM
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