Best Comeback to Stupid Questions

[SavageKat]

As women riders I'm sure you've all had (usually) men ask you really stupid questions. Maybe they're trying to flirt or possibly subconsciously trying to put you back in your "place".

I think it's handy to be prepared and have a clever comeback, or at least some kind of response for every situation and I'd love to hear some of your's. Here's a couple of mine:

A guy (20ish) in front of a club asked me in a condescending tone if I rode that bike all by myself. I was already in a bit of a mood and before I could control my mouth I replied "yes, but I keep a severed dick in my pocket that tells me when to shift" and sped off.

Older man at a gas station asked me if my bike was an automatic. I simply asked him if he would ever ask a man the same question. He didn't have a response.

[Firecracker]

I've never been asked if it's an automatic, LOL.

I do remember that when the Rekluse auto clutch conversion came out for dirt bikes (I think you can get it for street bikes too but never paid attention), some guy on one of the forums said it would be perfect for lady riders.

What? Having a vagina prevents you from shifting? i never knew.

I do get asked if I ride it by myself. I just say yes. Actually women ask me that more than men, especially at school when I ride in and have to carry my helmet to class. But it doesn't bother me because most of them say they've always wanted to learn, even though I know they probably never will.

[kat569]

Knock on wood, so far I've not gotten any stupid questions about motorcycling. I did, however, get a real doozie of a question almost fifteen years ago. I was very pregnant with my first - I gained about 48 pounds with her - and had gone to the bathroom at the bowling alley (I was in a league). I walk into the bathroom and these two teenagers were standing in there talking; they just stop and STARE at me as I go into the stall. I come out, they are still there and still staring at me. Ooo-KAY, whatever... I go to the sink and start washing my hands, and one suddenly asks, "Are you pregnant or just fat?" I just LOOKED at her for a good five seconds, until she started to feel uncomfortable; and as I turned to leave, I shot back, "Are you stupid or just blonde?"

[SavageKat]

I do get asked if I ride it by myself. I just say yes. Actually women ask me that more than men, especially at school when I ride in and have to carry my helmet to class. But it doesn't bother me because most of them say they've always wanted to learn, even though I know they probably never will.

You'd be surprised. I was inspired to ride by a woman and I've had several friends and acquaintances take up riding because they saw me with my bike. We do inspire others!

[Firecracker]

Yeah, but most are still just talk and maybe a daydream. I know a lot of people who say they want to ride but never do.

[Pepperoni]

Whatever the dude says, just tell him "You dont need balls to ride a bike... as you know."

[Harlera]

Nice!

[Michael Jackson's #1 Fan]

Hi Girls,

At least be glad that you were never called a lesbian! :mad: :eek: One time in middle school when I first told anyone that I loved motorcycles and wanted to ride a bike (gasps) by myself. One of the girls said, "Girls only ride on the back of a bike holding on to a guy. Only lesbian ride by themselves." Back then I was so shy and naive and weak, that I could not think of a comeback. That and (I was homeschooled) she was kicked out of school for fighting. So, yeah... :frown:
But I can tell you, I am definitely NOT a lesbian! :wink:

Michael Jackson's #1 Fan :icon_cool:

[SavageKat]

I don't mind being mistaken for a lesbian, it happens pretty frequently being the tomboy that I am. I don't mind being hit on by pretty girls any more than pretty boys!

I've never understood why people assume a woman on a bike is a lesbian. Is there some special motorcycle riding skill given only to people who have sex with women? By that logic could a gay man ride a motorcycle?

[JasonSK]

By that logic could a gay man ride a motorcycle?

Yes, on the back holding onto a guy :coffeescreen:

[barkingspud]

What a bunch of douches...The guys I mean...

Hell, If I saw a lady rider somewhere, I'd ask her where she was going and would she mind if I followed her along...I like making new friends. Especially the female type. :)

[trixter]

Older man at a gas station asked me if my bike was an automatic. I simply asked him if he would ever ask a man the same question. He didn't have a response.

I am a man and I get asked that about both cars and bikes. When I was in high school people tried to argue with my telling me how I could not drive a manual. So yes, people do ask men that question, however I think in all fairness I should state that I have one hand.

Took my drivers test at 16 in a manual, most of my cars were manuals, my bike is a manual. The Rekluse auto clutch ($650!) is recommended to me all the time as a way to solve all my problems.

[SavageKat]

I am a man and I get asked that about both cars and bikes. When I was in high school people tried to argue with my telling me how I could not drive a manual. So yes, people do ask men that question, however I think in all fairness I should state that I have one hand.

Took my drivers test at 16 in a manual, most of my cars were manuals, my bike is a manual. The Rekluse auto clutch ($650!) is recommended to me all the time as a way to solve all my problems.

I can see how having one hand may lead people to question how you would operate certain machinery. However, having boobs is not typically considered a handicap. I'm not sure I see the connection.

But kudos to you for having as much fun as the rest of us!

[SavageKat]

Yes, on the back holding onto a guy :coffeescreen:

Heh. :D

[trixter]

I can see how having one hand may lead people to question how you would operate certain machinery. However, having boobs is not typically considered a handicap. I'm not sure I see the connection.


The question was asked if a man was asked the same question, I was offering under what conditions a man would be asked.

[barkingspud]

I can see how having one hand may lead people to question how you would operate certain machinery. However, having boobs is not typically considered a handicap. I'm not sure I see the connection.

But kudos to you for having as much fun as the rest of us!

LOL..Bewbies are nice...Not a handicap though...

[trixter]

LOL..Bewbies are nice...Not a handicap though...

They are to the guys distracted by them

[barkingspud]

Females distract me regardless...LOL..

[cbdallas]

I don't mind being mistaken for a lesbian, it happens pretty frequently being the tomboy that I am. I don't mind being hit on by pretty girls any more than pretty boys!

I've never understood why people assume a woman on a bike is a lesbian. Is there some special motorcycle riding skill given only to people who have sex with women? By that logic could a gay man ride a motorcycle?

Yes. ;-)

[JohnnyZoom]

This reminds me of all the sales pitches I hear for 250cc bikes. Among all of the canned lines they throw out (eg 'a real money saver', 'a great commuter-bike', etc) they always throw these two out together: "A great beginners bike" and "A great bike for women". I understand the idea that you don't want to be riding a 600 pound Harley if you can't handle the weight, but that's basically saying all women can't handle big bikes. It divides the motorcycling community into "men" who are able to handle ANY motorcycle and for whom weight is never a concern, and "women" who are only able to ride 300 pound bikes and for whom weight must always be taken into account.

I almost find it insulting and I'm a GUY.

[drek]

Sorry if two weeks inactive means I'm reviving a dead thread, but...

You hear those sales pitches all the time because that's what people hear. It's not exactly out of nowhere; I'm sure beginners and women are more likely (which is different than "always") to want a smaller, lighter bike they don't have to worry about dropping.

I'm sure many guys make the mistake of hearing that something is a great bike "for beginners, and for women" and think, "man, I should get something more manly, I'm not a woman" and then drop it.

[frozenhawaiian]

was riding with my one of my good friends (who is possibly the coolest woman I know) and we pull into a gas station and as she's filling her bike some guy with his wife and screaming brood in the back seat pull up to the pump across from her. as he's filling is tank he makes a comment something to the effect of "bikes are a boys club, takes balls to be a rider" and she looks at him and just says "nice minivan" you could see those 2 words hit like a kick to the groin. it was awesome.

[cbdallas]

When I was a flight attendant for Delta Connection (ASA), a few people over the years thought it would be cute to ask if we were going to be doing any crop dusting. (Embraer EMB120) I told them that we weren't allowed to carry pesticides...only pests.

[Red Lady Rider]

I get the " that bikes to big for you " alot lol I started out on an 1100 and now im on a 1300 and i ride my husbands 1800 so i figure im a happy medium lol or i could be the only one in the parking lot sitting on the bike and they will come up and ask "is that yours?" and im like nope saw it across the parking lot and thought it looked lonley. lol

[4Raven]

The only comment I get a lot is 'are you riding all by yourself?" I turn around and look and say, "well looks that way now, huh?" and start laughing. A lot of times they will just wait around watching to see if someone else will show up or not...otherwise it is usually a nice compliment or asking me where I am headed.

[ninjaridaz]

you suck...always leaving your buddies way behind.

[ReconLdr]

The only comment I get a lot is 'are you riding all by yourself?" I turn around and look and say, "well looks that way now, huh?" and start laughing. A lot of times they will just wait around watching to see if someone else will show up or not...otherwise it is usually a nice compliment or asking me where I am headed.

Or you could say "****!!! He fell off again."

[ninjaridaz]

good one

[emmy1602]

I find my best response to the question "Do you ride that all by yourself" (or similar) is to look them directly in the eyes and growl "Yes... Are you simple?"

I have to say though, I've seen a few women confuse genuine surprise (which often turns out to be support and camaraderie) with a veiled insult or flirtation. There was once poor gent who got the rough end of my housemate's tongue once... it turned out he had a daughter who looked a lot like her and used to ride until she came off and never touched a bike again. D'oh!

[markk53]

As women riders I'm sure you've all had (usually) men ask you really stupid questions. Maybe they're trying to flirt or possibly subconsciously trying to put you back in your "place".

I think it's handy to be prepared and have a clever comeback, or at least some kind of response for every situation and I'd love to hear some of your's. Here's a couple of mine:

A guy (20ish) in front of a club asked me in a condescending tone if I rode that bike all by myself. I was already in a bit of a mood and before I could control my mouth I replied "yes, but I keep a severed dick in my pocket that tells me when to shift" and sped off.

Older man at a gas station asked me if my bike was an automatic. I simply asked him if he would ever ask a man the same question. He didn't have a response.

I like that! Good shot!

I remember a woman who used to stop in the gas station where I worked in 72, bought the first Superglide Harley put out. It was kickstart only and she was about 5'4" and 120 lb or so. She'd get snide comments from guys, just laugh, go out, kickstart the bike no problem, and ride off. I don't know if it was a joke I heard or if it was her that once replied "I can suck start that thing, honey!" I'm betting on the joe though I wouldn't have put it past her. She wasn't sleezy, just wouldn't be afraid to say something like that to mess with some macho jerk. Back in 72 she was a bit unique being female and riding, much less on a big inch Harley.

[TzelRyder]

was riding with my one of my good friends (who is possibly the coolest woman I know) and we pull into a gas station and as she's filling her bike some guy with his wife and screaming brood in the back seat pull up to the pump across from her. as he's filling is tank he makes a comment something to the effect of "bikes are a boys club, takes balls to be a rider" and she looks at him and just says "nice minivan" you could see those 2 words hit like a kick to the groin. it was awesome.

THIS!!! THIS!!!! ...is GREATNESS!!! ROFLMAO

[TzelRyder]

OK, it's not riding a motorcycle, but I hope y'all will forgive me. My daughter and I both duck hunt and that sport is probably 99.9% male. We're off-loading our ATV's for a hunt when some city-boy comes sauntering up and asks us if we're "going along" on the hunt. I tell him we'll be hunting as he gawks at my daughter backing an ATV out of the bed of a 4x4 pick-up. He is clearly in awe when he says "I've always heard of women duckhunters, but I've never actually ever SEEN any. Wow." So I snapped "Yes, we're the legendary women duckhunters. And you are sworn to secrecy, now that you've seen us. However, if you tell anyone we'll have to kill you." With that, I grabbed my gun and walked off to mount the ATV.

[chefonahonda]

Oh hell, I am 5'2, ride a Shadow Phantom and jerks ask me "do you ride that bike", I say no I pushed it here to the gas pump.

[TzelRyder]

oh hell, i am 5'2, ride a shadow phantom and jerks ask me "do you ride that bike", i say no i pushed it here to the gas pump.

roflmao

[Cyklopz]

My wife enjoys riding her own bike and yes it is a Honda Rebel right now. We both got it to learn on. I had a little Honda 70t as a kid so finally got back on a bike. Now, a year later, I have a Honda v65 Magna 1100. Since I got it I've really had to take it easy and keep things reasonable, not so hard at 45 years old. This is not a starters bike and I could have moved up to something smaller, and was looking at anything from 500-750cc when a good deal on the v65 came along. It is something of a classic being a 1983 and it is kind of cool having a v4.

Next spring my wife will be looking for a bigger bike and of course it will be her choice. It does tend to surprise and impress people when they see a female rider, my wife rode to a school activity over the summer (she's a teacher) and some women saw her ride up. The HAD been talking about another woman's new mustang car...but now they were talking about my wife riding a motorcycle and how that was better! :thumbsup:

C&E

[Skatergirl]

was riding with my one of my good friends (who is possibly the coolest woman I know) and we pull into a gas station and as she's filling her bike some guy with his wife and screaming brood in the back seat pull up to the pump across from her. as he's filling is tank he makes a comment something to the effect of "bikes are a boys club, takes balls to be a rider" and she looks at him and just says "nice minivan" you could see those 2 words hit like a kick to the groin. it was awesome.
That is the best one I've read yet! LOL!

Haven't been asked these kinds of questions yet. Or if I have, they obviously weren't in a way to put me down, cause I would have remembered.