Corvettes are so cool
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Originally Posted by konageezer
Saw a guy taking photos of his (obviously new) Jaguar XKE in the park. Thought I'd be kind, since he was clearly quite proud.
Me: Nice car.
Guy: (flatly) I know.
Hate to introduce a new stereotype (and he wasn't fat) but there's just something about guys in Jags…
Me: Nice car.
Guy: (flatly) I know.
Hate to introduce a new stereotype (and he wasn't fat) but there's just something about guys in Jags…
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"Thanks" is the first thing that comes to mind when someone tells me I have a nice something. I assume they're just being friendly not offering their approval.
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Guess you had to be there...the look was one of those "I can't believe this puke on a bicycle is even addressing me" looks. My tongue's been known to be a little looser after a couple pints too. At least he wasn't a total jerkoff like the guys in the pickup with the bullhorn I crossed paths with a couple weeks ago... (https://forums.mtbr.com/showpost.php?...5&postcount=14)
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I'm curious what you would've said if he rolled his window down now. I'm too small to act big like that to people. If I pulled up next to him I would probably put my foot down, stare at the road, and wait for it to turn green....
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Originally Posted by OneTinSloth
i do that when people compliment my bike. mostly because i already know my bike is nice, thankyou, i don't need your approval. same thing when people tell me i have good balance when i'm trackstanding at a light.
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Originally Posted by xunwedsailorx
I'm curious what you would've said if he rolled his window down now. I'm too small to act big like that to people. If I pulled up next to him I would probably put my foot down, stare at the road, and wait for it to turn green....
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I was thinking this though: you won't be talking so much after I shove this U-lock down your gullet.
I try not to confront too many Alaskan drivers especially with the concealed weapons laws here.
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Originally Posted by OneTinSloth
i do that when people compliment my bike. mostly because i already know my bike is nice, thankyou, i don't need your approval. same thing when people tell me i have good balance when i'm trackstanding at a light.
On a tangent this made me think of Quentin Tarantino's character in Pulp Fiction, whose wife makes ****ty coffee - I suppose he had pretty good reason to be testy about the compliment, though.
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i can take a compliment. i just don't much care what other people think about my bike, or my balance.
i also don't believe in idiotic blind pleasantries that everyone seems to be so fond of. i'll say hello to someone and be pleasant and make conversation, but i won't say "nice to meet you," if i know deep down that i am never, ever going to see said person again. if, at the end of my encounter with said person, i feel it was indeed nice to have met them, i will say so.
i also don't believe in idiotic blind pleasantries that everyone seems to be so fond of. i'll say hello to someone and be pleasant and make conversation, but i won't say "nice to meet you," if i know deep down that i am never, ever going to see said person again. if, at the end of my encounter with said person, i feel it was indeed nice to have met them, i will say so.
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It is funny how 'our' car is a 12 year old Volvo. Nothing to prove here, be it the ability to trackstand or otherwise.
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Originally Posted by OneTinSloth
i can take a compliment.
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Originally Posted by OneTinSloth
i can take a compliment. i just don't much care what other people think about my bike, or my balance.
i also don't believe in idiotic blind pleasantries that everyone seems to be so fond of. i'll say hello to someone and be pleasant and make conversation, but i won't say "nice to meet you," if i know deep down that i am never, ever going to see said person again. if, at the end of my encounter with said person, i feel it was indeed nice to have met them, i will say so.
i also don't believe in idiotic blind pleasantries that everyone seems to be so fond of. i'll say hello to someone and be pleasant and make conversation, but i won't say "nice to meet you," if i know deep down that i am never, ever going to see said person again. if, at the end of my encounter with said person, i feel it was indeed nice to have met them, i will say so.
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Originally Posted by taras0000
And if everyone was like this, then no one would care. Compliments would be things unheard of and snide, knowitall remarks would be par for course.
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Originally Posted by xunwedsailorx
I like your bike. And you have good balance.
a) you've never seen my bike, and b) you've never seen me trackstand, so your "compliments" are unfounded.
it's the same as if i said you have a nice ass. i've never seen your ass. who am i to say you have a nice one? no one, that's who.
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a) i was kidding. chill bro. it's not that big of a deal.
b) i've seen your tourer. the search button works wonders.
b) i've seen your tourer. the search button works wonders.
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DaveIT.........I think thats funny as $hit, thanks for sharing!
Its one of those things that some people may not find humrous if there not there in the moment. The small penis isnt really a inside joke.......around here we call them penis extension's, fast car small penis!
Anyhow, I personally find it arrogant when you complement someone on something they have or do and you answer "I know", espically when its a talent you have or something you have worked hard to obtain. Its not really a sign of approval, but more of admiration.
This place is gettin as tight as the roadies section!
Its one of those things that some people may not find humrous if there not there in the moment. The small penis isnt really a inside joke.......around here we call them penis extension's, fast car small penis!
Anyhow, I personally find it arrogant when you complement someone on something they have or do and you answer "I know", espically when its a talent you have or something you have worked hard to obtain. Its not really a sign of approval, but more of admiration.
This place is gettin as tight as the roadies section!
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Originally Posted by Kennetht638
This story is silly. The Jaguar XK-E is not a current model (XK8, maybe?), so finding one new would be quite a feat. On top of that, I often answer "nice car" with "I know" because...well...I know I have a nice car. I wouldn't have bought it if it was a crappy car. I also follow up with a "thanks," but I don't think there's anything wrong with being aware that one has a nice car.
The little story about the older MG reminded me of a cartoon I saw many years ago. It showed a Lucas headlight switch with the markings "Off, Flicker, Dim". I loved that one.
BTW, great joke Flat Top
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I spent a week in Anchorage this summer, and I don't know how you do it. The city has some amazing trails, but drivers acted like I had a death wish when I rode on the street. I've never seen so many SUVs in one city either... or so many vehicles parked in yards.... or moose(s?).
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Originally Posted by Kennetht638
This story is silly. The Jaguar XK-E is not a current model (XK8, maybe?), so finding one new would be quite a feat.
Just out of curiosity, what do you cool guys say when someone in an elevator says, "Nice day today?" Do you tell him he's stupid, or just give him the finger, or what?
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Originally Posted by konageezer
*sigh* Yes, Kenneth, I know that this car was made in the 1970s. I meant that it was obviously new to him, as he was lovingly taking pictures of it in the park. I acknowledge your car expertise. Jeez.
Just out of curiosity, what do you cool guys say when someone in an elevator says, "Nice day today?" Do you tell him he's stupid, or just give him the finger, or what?
Just out of curiosity, what do you cool guys say when someone in an elevator says, "Nice day today?" Do you tell him he's stupid, or just give him the finger, or what?
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dang, lotsa hatin' going on in here.
what's wrong with showing a little humanity once in a while? with the onset of bluetooth phone headsets, 'net forums, and long lines of credit, we're losing more of it all the time. those little "mindless pleasantries" or whatever are just our little ways of keeping each other sane.
i don't give a f**k about most people i see on the street everyday, but at the same time i've got no problem with saying, "hey, nice shoes" or "wow it's rainy today" when it feels appropriate.
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what's wrong with showing a little humanity once in a while? with the onset of bluetooth phone headsets, 'net forums, and long lines of credit, we're losing more of it all the time. those little "mindless pleasantries" or whatever are just our little ways of keeping each other sane.
i don't give a f**k about most people i see on the street everyday, but at the same time i've got no problem with saying, "hey, nice shoes" or "wow it's rainy today" when it feels appropriate.
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I like my 1956 original corvette too:https://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/framet...a7.jpg&.src=ph
I hear some company tryed to build a 4 wheel version---sam
I hear some company tryed to build a 4 wheel version---sam
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Originally Posted by deathintransit
How is a fixed gear like a cactus?