T-shirts that Taunt
10-28-10, 07:30 AM
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Haven't Thought Of This In Decades
When I was a rebellious adolescent (back in the early 1970s), several of us made "Have a SHI%%Y Day" tee shirts in a parody of the smiley "Have a Nice Day" shirts that were everywhere.
We wore them around the neighborhood (but never to school, obviously, as that wouldn't have gotten us suspended.
What did my parents think? They never commented, that I can remember. How I must have offended my friends' parents. Now I regret having done that...
Since growing up sometime in my 40s, I have determined to dress like an adult and according to my station in life, my responsibilities, etc. That means no tee shirts unless playing sports or working in the yard. No ripped clothing. No sporting team jerseys or advertisements. No sneakers to social events. Button down shirts and blazers. Pleated/pressed pants in social company, etc.
Folks do treat you with more respect when you look like you know what you're about.
Just saying...
PS: I ride in synthetics like everyone else. Not to impress, just to be comfortable, warm, and dry (but smelly).
PG
We wore them around the neighborhood (but never to school, obviously, as that wouldn't have gotten us suspended.
What did my parents think? They never commented, that I can remember. How I must have offended my friends' parents. Now I regret having done that...
Since growing up sometime in my 40s, I have determined to dress like an adult and according to my station in life, my responsibilities, etc. That means no tee shirts unless playing sports or working in the yard. No ripped clothing. No sporting team jerseys or advertisements. No sneakers to social events. Button down shirts and blazers. Pleated/pressed pants in social company, etc.
Folks do treat you with more respect when you look like you know what you're about.
Just saying...
PS: I ride in synthetics like everyone else. Not to impress, just to be comfortable, warm, and dry (but smelly).
PG
10-28-10, 07:52 AM
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10-28-10, 11:24 AM
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10-28-10, 01:51 PM
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It felt way hotter and heavier than the synthetics I usually wear. It reminded me of the lead apron some patients wear when getting certain x-rays.
10-28-10, 04:48 PM
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How about a T-shirt that says.. "GO DRIVE YOURSELF"
10-30-10, 01:55 AM
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I threatened to put a big "HONK IF YOU'RE DRUNK" sticker on the back of one of the unmarked cars at the local PD. Never did hear back from the cop; he was going to ask the judge if they could consider honking an admission of DUI...
10-30-10, 10:17 AM
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An old, wise professor used to tell us "remember that half the people are below average" 
to that I would add, remember that 1 percent of people are nuts... and some of them drive.
to that I would add, remember that 1 percent of people are nuts... and some of them drive.
10-30-10, 01:26 PM
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An old, wise professor used to tell us "remember that half the people are below average" to that I would add, remember that 1 percent of people are nuts... and some of them drive.
to that I would add, remember that 1 percent of people are nuts... and some of them drive.
If there were drivers who reacted aggressively toward bicyclists because of their tee shirts wore we probably would have heard of specific incidents by now, either as BF posts or as news items.
Not my political affiliation certainly, but I like the looks of this one:
https://www.zazzle.com/communist_bike...88241541859828
10-30-10, 07:49 PM
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I usually have an endangered animal on the back of my shirt like a koala bear. Drivers seem to be a lot more sympathetic of them than cyclists.
10-30-10, 10:39 PM
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I think if you wear a t-shirt that is deliberately confrontational that you should probably invest in a nicely woven cod-piece. It will serve to fullfil those desires to be looked at, and if you ever accidentally time travel to the dark ages you won't have to purchase new clothing.
I have a couple of patches for punk rock bands on my bag, and a few stickers on my helmet, but I haven't gone crazy with it. Perhaps they could be could construed as offensive if you were able to read them. However, if you are close enough to read the 12 pt. font on these patches and stickers then either we are conversing on the street or you are noticing the look of shock on my face as I slam into your windshield. So no, I don't get harassed.
I have a couple of patches for punk rock bands on my bag, and a few stickers on my helmet, but I haven't gone crazy with it. Perhaps they could be could construed as offensive if you were able to read them. However, if you are close enough to read the 12 pt. font on these patches and stickers then either we are conversing on the street or you are noticing the look of shock on my face as I slam into your windshield. So no, I don't get harassed.
10-30-10, 11:34 PM
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Saw a guy flying along in the bike lane yesterday with a shirt that said, " My Other Ride Is Your Mama." 
10-31-10, 11:56 AM
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I think if you wear a t-shirt that is deliberately confrontational that you should probably invest in a nicely woven cod-piece. It will serve to fullfil those desires to be looked at, and if you ever accidentally time travel to the dark ages you won't have to purchase new clothing.
10-31-10, 08:44 PM
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Yea mine says "Riding Low and Hard" with a big diesel truck under it. I happen to love the big rigs since I work with tractor/trailers and truck drivers every work day. I appreciate what they go through to deliver everything to us...especially bananas 
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