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A Belgian study on transportation shows why 49 other US states should reconsider the ban on lane-splitting. by Frankenstoogein motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 0 points1 point ago

Don't forget to correct for vehicles swerving. Most drivers will sway side to side at least a foot (conservatively)

What are some boyfriend/girlfriend/relationship hacks? Example from my girlfriend inside. (Potentially NSFW?) by cjknjknin AskReddit

[–]ObeseOstrich -8 points-7 points ago

The real tragedy about the friendzone is that girls who friendzone guys don't even really treat them as friends, but instead as disposable tools. Someone they can talk to, vent to, take them places, be their wingman, (in some cases buy them things), etc. But when they move on for whatever reason, (found a new boyfriend, moved away, change jobs, take different classes, whatever) they don't make any effort to retain the friendship.

I've been friendzoned several times willingly. That is, I wasn't interested in a relationship. And each time when the friendship 'expired' they made no effort to try to communicate, and in the cases where I reached out just to say hi, they've been cordial but distant in the 'oh hey, how've you been? ok take care! (but I don't expect to see you again)' sort of way.

I want to make a distinction between 'girls who friendzone' and girls who simply make friends. The latter are normal healthy people and the former are these sort of narcissistic personalities who care mostly for themselves or if they care for anything/anyone else it pretty much leads back to them.

I used to be bitter about it until I realized they were just pretty lame people. But for younger redditors I can understand their bitterness around being friendzoned. A true friend would care about your wellbeing even if they don't reciprocate your romantic feelings. A real friend might get to know you enough to realize you like them and address the situation in a way you can both walk away happy.

tl;dr: Bitter fags with no balls get friendzoned need to man up and stop being pussies.

What is your biggest pet peeve with cagers, I will start. by SafetyNinjain motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 10 points11 points ago

  • When they tailgate
  • When they ride close to the lane dividers and block you from splitting between them
  • When they try to race you
  • When they crowd/surround you

Chickens are sometimes fed coffee pulp to keep them awake so that they can spend more time eating. by cronoizmin funny

[–]ObeseOstrich 1 point2 points ago

So true! My chicken would come when I call her and loved to sit on my lap for a nap while I was on the computer. Watching her eyes slowly get heavy until she'd tuck her head behind her wing always made me smile. The interesting part is that only when the mood suited her. Sometimes she'd ignore me, sometimes she'd come look for me just to be sure she knew where I was and then go do something else.

Who wouldn't want a pet dinosaur?? Can't wait until I have some space to get a couple of them.

Chickens are sometimes fed coffee pulp to keep them awake so that they can spend more time eating. by cronoizmin funny

[–]ObeseOstrich 1 point2 points ago

As a former chicken owner, I give you mad props for your humanity. So few people realize chickens are really sweet, funny, adorable, and charming animals. I don't have a problem with eating them, but it breaks my heart the way they're treated at these factory farms. As do all the brain dead replies around here.

Looking to buy sport boots. by Fatvodin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 1 point2 points ago

Phew thats good to hear, appreciate it~

"Oh, you were on the cover of Time as a child? That's so coo- oh... oh god..." by rev_birdin funny

[–]ObeseOstrich 2 points3 points ago

I read that as breast wrestlers and was about 2 seconds from quitting my job to pursue a new dream career.

Not sure if funny or sad or: How I learned not to get married while enlisted. by WolfKnifeLaserTorchin funny

[–]ObeseOstrich 3 points4 points ago

They signed up for a job with risks and benefits. Fact is, many of them aren't aware of the risks when recruited but that's a whole other discussion. My point is, there are plenty of perks to military as well. Life experience, training, discipline, free travel, pay, potential tuition assistance/college credit/scholarships, etc. There are clearly enough incentives to keep people joining. If they were doing it for free, then I would consider it altruistic and give them mad respect but as it is, it's a job much like any other that carries risks and rewards and is paid for by our tax dollars.

Not sure if funny or sad or: How I learned not to get married while enlisted. by WolfKnifeLaserTorchin funny

[–]ObeseOstrich 1 point2 points ago

I disagree with 'deserve our absolute respect' but agree with everything else you said. Every soldier is an individual and as such there are good and bad among them, including some EXCEPTIONALLY FUCKED UP individuals.

Looking to buy sport boots. by Fatvodin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 0 points1 point ago

I have the same boots and love them. But lately I've been hearing SMX's are for motocross, not the street, and won't do us very well in a highway crash. Can anyone else weigh in?

When commuting between 7-9AM and 4-6PM. by 87broseidonin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 2 points3 points ago

Whats the consensus on lane splitting etiquette, assuming it's legal for you? I don't exceed 5-7mph faster than the surrounding cars. I think of it as respecting the cagers by not blowing past them. They can already find enough reasons to get pissed at us.

However once I was splitting and another bike snuck up and blew past me going about 15mph faster than me (20-25 faster than surrounding traffic). I typically scan my mirror every minute or so but mostly focus ahead in case someone switches lanes or tries to door me or whatever, but I was completely surprised by this dude and had I flinched we would have both gone down. Am I going too slow splitting lanes?

When commuting between 7-9AM and 4-6PM. by 87broseidonin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 3 points4 points ago

My hour long commute takes 1:45 if I were to drive; fuck that (Yao face).

I just discovered a diary from when I was 15 and hated the person I saw. Reddit, how far have you come, and how bad did you used to be? by Xaeldarenin AskReddit

[–]ObeseOstrich 0 points1 point ago

This doesn't sound creepy at all! It sounds like you had an idea of the person you wanted to become and so you became that person. Sounds like a happy ending

So, she pulls out in front of my friend, then flips me off? by The_Irish_Onein motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 3 points4 points ago

Right on. Real shame integrity means so little these days. I feel like part of the problem is that you can't call people out on their bullshit. Someone acts like an ass and there's really nothing you can do about it. Berate them verbally? they'll just tell you to fuck yourself and walk away.

So, she pulls out in front of my friend, then flips me off? by The_Irish_Onein motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 2 points3 points ago

I wish you'd have picked that shit up and thrown it back in his face. "Here, you dropped this". Fuckers like that burn me up and the worst part is the example he's setting for those kids.

I'm painting TNG Data as a Sir. (WORK IN PROGRESS) [x-post /r/startrek] by s0apscumin pics

[–]ObeseOstrich 0 points1 point ago

Shut up and take my money™

Rear ended for the third time today. by MysticMCJin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 4 points5 points ago

I flashed my brakes at a car that was coming in too hot and it just pissed the bitch off more. She ended up following me for the next 5 blocks right on my ass flashing her high beams at me (in a residential area). I guess I don't have a point, just that there are some shitty people out there

Rear ended for the third time today. by MysticMCJin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 1 point2 points ago

Also because just above OP explained that he did scoot out of the way and if he didn't, he'd have ate it even worse

Downshifting gears coming to a red light question. by giveitawaynowin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 0 points1 point ago

I'll go into neutral if there's a car stopped behind me and if it's a long light

Downshifting gears coming to a red light question. by giveitawaynowin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 0 points1 point ago

i have this on my f650gs. Can't be in 2nd at anything below ~15mph or it starts spewing smoke.

A lot of you recommended this angle from the Ducati. Here you go! by Bloodswornin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich -1 points0 points ago

I guess even intermediates are crossed up when they corner.

Got a new bike! by helicopterboyin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 3 points4 points ago

... I hate you.

Seriously tho, fuckin sweet ride. How much did you pay?

Get out the throw-aways: dear parents of disabled children, do you regret having your child(ren) or are you happier with them in your life? by justquitecuriousin AskReddit

[–]ObeseOstrich 10 points11 points ago

Damn dude, that hits so close to home. I'm dealing with the exact same shit and even though the bullying ended so many years ago I just can't get past it. One of the minor effects is when I hear people laughing in public, I have this gut instinct that immediately assumes I'm being laughed it. I consciously recognize that this is ridiculous but that emotional flinch never goes away and never hurts any less.

I'm getting very frustrated at the price of bikes in my area by brokenblinkerin motorcycles

[–]ObeseOstrich 0 points1 point ago

I was stalking a VFR up in healdsburg (north of santa rosa) for ~$5100 that just sat there for about 2 months. So yea, look around outside palo alto. Anyplace with a mclaren dealership, shit's gonna be pretty fuckin expensive.

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