| Author | Message | ||
     Doughnut |
Where did the term squid come from and what is the worst case of "squidism" that you have seen? | ||
| Tucsonxb9s |
I believe it's SQUirrely kID. Just passed one in the parking lot. CBR600, tank top, shorts, and tennis shoes. He did have a helmet and gloves on though. Go figure...  | ||
| R1DynaSquid |
Super Quick Until I Die | ||
| Reepicheep |
The best origins I have heard relate to the actual sea creature. Ever watched em? They propel themselves by squirting water behind them, and they have no bones. So basically, they point themselves the direction they want to go, accelerate like hell in a perfectly straight line, come to just about a complete stop, turn and point the next direction, and then go like hell again. Basically, somebody that is willing to ride a bike at 150mph but is incapable of making a nice smooth right turn at more then 10mph. | ||
| Doughnut |
Saw a bike on the expressway today. Shorts, t-shirt, had a helmet but it was attached to the side of the bike. | ||
| Southernmarine |
Had to explain that to my wife today, shortly after a Moron flew past us on the interstate in San Diego doing about 80 on one wheel then quickly darted through a couple cars to get to an off ramp. Even though he had gear on, acting like that in heavy traffic is just as stupid as riding around without gear on. | ||
| Glitch |
Taxonomy: Via Architeuthis (The Great Street Squid) Habitats: Local bike shops, street corners, backroads (With no curves) Coloring: Bright, loud, obnoxious. Commonly the male of the species has multiple anodized bike parts that match the coloration of the rest of the bike. Colors may vary, but are generally offensive to the eye. Locomotion: Most often seen on a large bore bike with tires in poor condition. (In the center, the sides are most often unused.) Can be seen quickly accelerating in a straight line. This species seems to have great trouble with negotiating turns. Current theory seems to lean towards the possibility that the cognitive time/space abilities are not fully developed. Either that or a lack-o-skill. Tests are being done to fully explore the divergent theories. Growth & Reproduction: The growth of the male of the species seems to be arrested around the 12th year of life. This can be seen quite clearly when observing the critter in it's favorite habitat....a motorcycle speed shop. The obvious posturing and crowing are for the purposes of determining relative ranking within the pack. (Silimar to a wolf pack...only wolves don't squeak.) Reproduction: let's hope not. Adaptations: Custom paintjobs on the vehicle of choice and helmet. Race takeoff tires The standard 'No Fear' decals to make said vehicle go faster. (Good for 10+mph) T-shirt & Shorts Short lifespan Feeding: Fast food High Octane gas | ||
| Doughnut |
LMAO  | ||
| Charlieboy6649 |
I needed that today glitch... Thanks!  | ||
| Cyclonemick |
Sometimes I wear shorts when I ride (mainly because of the temp of the place that I work)and sometimes I do not wear my helmet (most of the time I do) but that does not make someone a squid! I have over 12 years riding experience and over 75,000 thousand miles under my belt. I ride a Buell not a Hayabusa or a gsx-r 1000. I am fully capable of handling my motorcycle. So please Don't consider someone a squid because they don't wear gear. Maybe not well prepared for a crash but not incompetent of riding safely. | ||
| Koz5150 |
The only time I wear a helmet is when it is cold. I was out riding in shorts today. As much as Buellers hate being mocked, they are sure quick to point out stereotypes of other bikers. Today I was at an Ice Cream stand (Oscar's on hwy 100 and Lincon) when a guy on a Harley said that he couldn't believe someone would park two Jap bikes (A honda 949 and a Kawi X9) next to his Harley. To me he is just as annoying as any "squid" I ever met. I would also add in all the "Harley guys" pulling wheelies and doing burnouts as just as annoying. I had a guy on a full dresser pulling wheelies in front of me with some lady (wife?) on the back of his bike. No sleeves, no helmet, no brains... SQUID! How about rather then calling people squids you just call them what they are no matter what bike they are riding... Unsafe and Annoying. P.S. I have found many more annoying Harley guys reving pipes that bother me a lot more then a kid wearing shorts on his bike! | ||
| Blublak |
As I remember it, part of the origin of SQUID comes from what most of them look like after they go down. Since the average squid rider is NOT wearing anything close to safe gear (with the exception of a quality full face), primarily shorts, or muscle pants, tee shirt, sneakers (if planning to 'really ride hard') or even sandals (yep see it more than I care to think about).. Once they hit say 150mph and then lay it down.. Planet Burn sets in.. for the most part the body looks like a landed sea squid, however, since there was that nice helmet (50% of the time in choice states) they have a face, but no real body to speak of, just a bunch of quasi attached appendages and all that slimy (red, mucus like, stinking) 'stuff' hanging out from under the lid. They look like a squid when they go down. Oh, and for your information, some of these guys (and now girls) have no idea that 'Squid' is a put down. Some actually answer to it with pride.. Don't laugh, I've had it happen before. It takes all kinds.. Later | ||
| Krassh |
I remember back in the good ole days here is SoCal, when there was no helmet law. I was pulled over by a law enforcement official for speeding and he had the kindest things to say, one of them was "if had a helmet and went down at let you would look good for the funeral". Well I guess I was a Squid today. I was working the electra glide today and realized I did not have the proper torque wrench to re-assemble my engine. So I decide to hop on my Yamaha GTS1000 as it is the only thing not up a bike stand at the moment (electra glide engine rebuild and Buell wheel bearing recall) only wearing my Sandals and coveralls, and of course my helmet. Funny thing is during those years where I did not have to legally wear a helmet, the times I went down I had one on. Coincidence or do you ride a little more careful when you are wearing less protection? | ||
| Socoken |
helmets are hotter, heavy, cut down on vision and head movement, hearing, and create a feeling of isolation. NOT ideal for riding, where it is best to be as aware of your surroundings as possible. if im doing really aggressive riding, corner carving, ect, ill wear one. but just for riding, i leave it at home. some people are unaffected by a helmet, but they mess me up in traffic. |
