Summer Fashion and Some pretty Dope BIEKs (NACCC 09 Gallery)
08-09-09, 06:40 PM
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nice. everyone ripping on messengers now. i guess after you stole their style you became better than them. i know the chicago riders in the photos. they're probably cooler than most of you.
and messenger not being a real job? it's one of the hardest jobs in the city. "real" jobs feel like vacations to me now.
and messenger not being a real job? it's one of the hardest jobs in the city. "real" jobs feel like vacations to me now.
08-09-09, 06:48 PM
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nice. everyone ripping on messengers now. i guess after you stole their style you became better than them. i know the chicago riders in the photos. they're probably cooler than most of you.
and messenger not being a real job? it's one of the hardest jobs in the city. "real" jobs feel like vacations to me now.
and messenger not being a real job? it's one of the hardest jobs in the city. "real" jobs feel like vacations to me now.
08-09-09, 06:50 PM
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08-09-09, 11:25 PM
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Please tell us what a real job is, then. What exactly makes one's labor or occupation real or fake? What job do you consider real?
I am guessing you've never been a courier since you're from Texas. Crappy job with [often] little pay and no benefits, yes, but still a job nonetheless (and a job that many love doing) -- and I'd guess 99% of posters on this forum could not handle the work and are in no position to judge whether or not a courier's labor has merit. You, being a prime example.
Of course, the job of a courier has taken on much hype in the last few years, hence these cheeseball centerfold-esque glamourshots posted in this thread. Couriers are no different from cabbies or food delievery people...but they still are engaging in a labor that the market demands and remunerates.
I am interested in hearing your half-baked ideas on labor, so please continue your thoughts. And I recommend visiting a large city like NY or Chicago and walking up to a seasoned courier and telling them their job is fake with as much condescension...the response would probably be the same if you said the same to anyone busting their asses to earn a living: a punch in the face or a verbal assault.
I am guessing you've never been a courier since you're from Texas. Crappy job with [often] little pay and no benefits, yes, but still a job nonetheless (and a job that many love doing) -- and I'd guess 99% of posters on this forum could not handle the work and are in no position to judge whether or not a courier's labor has merit. You, being a prime example.
Of course, the job of a courier has taken on much hype in the last few years, hence these cheeseball centerfold-esque glamourshots posted in this thread. Couriers are no different from cabbies or food delievery people...but they still are engaging in a labor that the market demands and remunerates.
I am interested in hearing your half-baked ideas on labor, so please continue your thoughts. And I recommend visiting a large city like NY or Chicago and walking up to a seasoned courier and telling them their job is fake with as much condescension...the response would probably be the same if you said the same to anyone busting their asses to earn a living: a punch in the face or a verbal assault.
My post was nothing more than a little snide remark. A joke, if you will. Maybe you should try relaxing and not taking yourself so seriously. This is the problem w/ the whole FG scene. You guys get so up in arms about everything, even when someone simply says the word "fixie." Remind me not to ever make a joke w/o using a smiley face ever again, jesus. To be honest, though, it is a horrible job that many people do just to be cool. I don't know anyone in their right mind who would do this job. It is one of the most dangerous, least paid jobs and it has absolutely NO future.
Also, we do have some couriers here in Austin. I think there is only one service that still uses bikes, but they're around. Probably about 8 or so of them working each shift.
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08-09-09, 11:35 PM
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I didn't know continuum did bamboo, or is that a calfee or homebrew with a continuum label/paint-on logo?
08-09-09, 11:52 PM
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08-10-09, 09:03 AM
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@LoRoK
I read that as
"He says, "I will bring you hair, now ma'am.""
@OP
FG guy's legs are freaking me out man. I wish I was that strong.
I read that as
"He says, "I will bring you hair, now ma'am.""
@OP
FG guy's legs are freaking me out man. I wish I was that strong.
08-10-09, 09:07 AM
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fat chicks with no inside voice are the worst! on second thought i bet all those little kids have no inside voice. but back to the fat chick....no inside voice, doesn't know just how over weight she is because if she did she would have seen herself in the mirror and said "is that my stomach hanging out". but no, she didn't! it probobly stems from a severe case of over confidence from sucking to much dick because someone somewhere down the line told here that boys like you when you dress like an ass and go down on them.
And who told that middle one that it was ok to go out dressed like the clown from the hunchback cartoon? i bet he got his lunch money stolen more times than not by guys with no necks in letterman jackets. this picture should be called" when untallented theatre nerds go out in public"
i can't really talk **** on the peter pan kid. it takes alot of guts to dress like a fairy not just be one
And who told that middle one that it was ok to go out dressed like the clown from the hunchback cartoon? i bet he got his lunch money stolen more times than not by guys with no necks in letterman jackets. this picture should be called" when untallented theatre nerds go out in public"
i can't really talk **** on the peter pan kid. it takes alot of guts to dress like a fairy not just be one
08-10-09, 09:11 AM
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i agree with manlydude69, my "real" job is a f***** joke compared to when i was a courier, but i make a lot more money now but if the money was still in being a courier id still be doing that.
08-10-09, 09:18 AM
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fat chicks with no inside voice are the worst! on second thought i bet all those little kids have no inside voice. but back to the fat chick....no inside voice, doesn't know just how over weight she is because if she did she would have seen herself in the mirror and said "is that my stomach hanging out". but no, she didn't! it probobly stems from a severe case of over confidence from sucking to much dick because someone somewhere down the line told here that boys like you when you dress like an ass and go down on them.
08-10-09, 09:23 AM
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a rant is a rant is a rant. but come on, you can tell that fat girl is loud as all hell. and screams over everyone else so she can be heard.
08-10-09, 09:24 AM
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^^^^i don't know what the **** you're talking about.... but...
that girl and her van dessel... *swoon*
that girl and her van dessel... *swoon*
08-10-09, 09:28 AM
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08-10-09, 10:01 AM
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Ok none of you who are into this can ever say that roadies look funny again. Even the ones with helmet mirrors.
08-10-09, 10:40 AM
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08-10-09, 11:01 AM
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dude that's a single speed look at the rear closely it is a white freewheel zomg!!!!
I agree I loved riding my bike all day and working a second job at night but alas the US Gvt. offered me a good paying job so I took it at least now my with has medical and dental
I agree I loved riding my bike all day and working a second job at night but alas the US Gvt. offered me a good paying job so I took it at least now my with has medical and dental