Stupid Questions You Hear

LeeNetworX · 11-03-2009, 08:34 AM

How many other people hear the question "Ride your bike today?" when someone sees you walking in, wearing a riding jacket and carrying your helmet?

What other similar questions or comments do you hear?

tommymac · 11-03-2009, 08:36 AM

I get that too, people at work ask oh you rode today, no I fall down a lot so I wear a helmet

my other favorite is what do you do if its raining, I tell them I get wet and that keeps em thinking for a minnute so i can make my getaway.

Tom

Rider · 11-03-2009, 08:41 AM

I have a 9 and 12 yo kids at home.. what do you think? I also work with engineers, so every question is stupid to me.

LeeNetworX · 11-03-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I have a 9 and 12 yo kids at home.. what do you think? I also work with engineers, so every question is stupid to me.

I can best you on that one - I work with engineers from Bangalore and the UK. It's twice the amount of stupid.

karl_1052 · 11-03-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

I can best you on that one - I work with engineers from Bangalore and the UK. It's twice the amount of stupid.

I work for politicians.

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

How many other people hear the question "Ride your bike today?" when someone sees you walking in, wearing a riding jacket and carrying your helmet?

What other similar questions or comments do you hear?

I tell them I don't feel safe in my car with todays crappy drivers.

Trip · 11-03-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

I work for politicians.

He wins.

LeeNetworX · 11-03-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

I work for politicians.

So you not only deal with stupid questions, you deal with lies. You win.

Particle Man · 11-03-2009, 09:41 AM

I get the "You have a motorcycle?!?"

My most recent response is, "No, my SR-71 is parked outside right now."

That gets the gears turning (since a lot of people apparently no longer know what an SR-71 is) and while they're thinking I walk away.

CasterTroy · 11-03-2009, 09:47 AM

the blank stare is about the only way I respond to that question with helmet in hand

azoomm · 11-03-2009, 09:59 AM

Let's see....

It's 107 degrees outside, when they see me in full gear - "Aren't you hot in that?" Answer: "I was HOT before I put it on and I'd like to stay that way."

When they find out I ride at the track, usually high school band parents - "OMG isn't that DANGEROUS??!?!" Answer: "Have you been on IH35 lately? Because driving at 90 next to a 16-year-old texting to her best friend in mom's minivan isn't dangerous."

11-03-2009, 08:34 AM	#1
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Stupid Questions You Hear How many other people hear the question "Ride your bike today?" when someone sees you walking in, wearing a riding jacket and carrying your helmet? What other similar questions or comments do you hear?

11-03-2009, 09:41 AM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I get the "You have a motorcycle?!?" My most recent response is, "No, my SR-71 is parked outside right now." That gets the gears turning (since a lot of people apparently no longer know what an SR-71 is) and while they're thinking I walk away. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-03-2009, 09:47 AM	#9
CasterTroy ................ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,028	the blank stare is about the only way I respond to that question with helmet in hand __________________ “Being tolerant does not mean that I share another one’s belief. But it does mean that I acknowledge another one’s right to believe, and obey, his own conscience.” Viktor Frankl

11-03-2009, 09:59 AM	#10
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Let's see.... It's 107 degrees outside, when they see me in full gear - "Aren't you hot in that?" Answer: "I was HOT before I put it on and I'd like to stay that way." When they find out I ride at the track, usually high school band parents - "OMG isn't that DANGEROUS??!?!" Answer: "Have you been on IH35 lately? Because driving at 90 next to a 16-year-old texting to her best friend in mom's minivan isn't dangerous." __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

11-03-2009, 08:36 AM	#2
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	I get that too, people at work ask oh you rode today, no I fall down a lot so I wear a helmet my other favorite is what do you do if its raining, I tell them I get wet and that keeps em thinking for a minnute so i can make my getaway. Tom

11-03-2009, 08:41 AM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I have a 9 and 12 yo kids at home.. what do you think? I also work with engineers, so every question is stupid to me.