Shit people say....

[mzdagrl]

there is only one time it's acceptable to ask a woman if she is pregnant - when you see the head.

I work in a maternity store. I never ask people if they are pregnant. Sounds counter-intuitive, right? Wrong. Some of my customers have diseases or unfortunate shapes that make our clothes fit them better. Then again, I typically lead my conversations with "Who are we shopping for today?" (my favorite was when a customer I had seen a bunch came in with her sister, who did not look pregnant....but they were shopping for the sister, who had just found out, not the one who was due to deliver in a month). People are generally pretty accepting of saying they are or are not pregnant, as long as you don't assume and don't ask.

Of course, working in that environment has led to more than a few "When are you due"s directed at me....and I like to think that I don't look like I'm carrying anything but perhaps a big lunch.


I always get comments related to my bike not being mine, or shock that I ride (since I'm not 200lbs, covered in tatoos, and wearing fringed chaps everywhere). I have gotten used to it, now that I've been on 2 wheels for 7 years, but it still makes me laugh. Especially if I'm riding bitch on my own bike, despite looking like a "girl" bike (what with the whole girlie windscreen and all), people assume it is not mine. Fair assumption I suppose.

[TheIglu]

Of course, working in that environment has led to more than a few "When are you due"s directed at me....and I like to think that I don't look like I'm carrying anything but perhaps a big lunch.

"Whenever I get to go on break, though I imagine this little guy will be a double flusher. "

[nhbubba]

"Whenever I get to go on break, though I imagine this little guy will be a double flusher. "

Today, you are a day-maker!

[backinthesaddle]

Saw this on another forum:

Today was a special day for me, unusual weather for January, mid 50's, the beast and I became reacquainted, and after the first 5 minutes on an access road with the front end 6 inches above the ground in 1st and 2nd gear the endorphins kicked in, what a feeling, true bliss, in real time, you can't reclaim it, in the moment you own it, no one can take it away, it is precious to me, ephemeral, you can't put it into words because words alone can't describe it. It rivals the most intense feeling I have ever had. I only wish others had the will, to discover their own sense of bliss. It has changed my perception, appreciation of my brief fleeting moment on this small speck of a planet in an unremarkable galaxy among one hundred billion or so (or so we think) in our Universe (multi-verse ?).

Just in case any of you are wondering, it is the end of the day and Patron may have clouded or focused my thinking. I am sorry, for a number of reasons I care not to share with any but my most trusted friends, this is the most I can share with you. BTW, the Patron came after the beast ride, I was clear and totally grounded during the ride. Wide eyed and in the moment.

[backinthesaddle]

And more from that forum:

it doesn't make the hair stand up on the back of my neck, but is plenty fun to ride. If you need a mental comparison, I liken it to Arnold Schwarzenegger (BMW) and the late Bruce Lee (Kawasaki).

And more:

The monster bike is like a giant rheostat, whereas the 600 is more a highly tuned sewing machine.

And more:

One thing for sure that will have to go before track day are the clip-on bars, heli bars or a set of cheaper knock offs are a must. I have been spoiled with top of the line Ohlins suspension, immense power, quick shifter and ABS brakes and will have to recalibrate my brain to a junior version of a very fast bike, no ABS either, not one that instantly will kill you if you are careless, a little more forgiving, but still deserving a lot of respect to ride at a track pace.

That's why when I see guys on bikes less powerful, or almost just as powerful, and I think of my track experience, I give a sigh of relief that I didn't get caught in the excitement and adrenaline that these guys did. Maybe my brain training helped more than I gave it credit for.

[khuygie88]

Shit Engineers Say - YouTube

[OreoGaborio]

Saw this on another forum:

And more from that forum:

Stop.... highlights only please.

[nhbubba]

Shit Engineers Say - YouTube

^^^ Pretty sure I worked with that guy for a while. He actually wrote pretty damned good code. Kinda miss him.


Things people say: "Doode, with that commute, you shoulda got one of those highbirds."

[backinthesaddle]

Stop.... highlights only please.

Sorry, had been laughing through 20+ pages of moto silliness, and couldn't summarize much more concisely. Here's a gem:
"He had his heart on the Ducati, and in the end got what he deserved. Some people just never learn. "

[KB]

Or when it snows out and co-workers ask (as if they are funny) "did you ride your motorcycle today?"

You are one of those guys who puts it away at the end of october?

KB