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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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Had to laugh at my daughters new boyfriend. When he found out I ride a Harley, he said I was a "thug" (stike one!). Then I found out he kind of likes the Yankees (Strike two!!--Red Sox fan here!!!, Daughter isn't happy with him because of his choice in teams either, must have raised her right)

Haven't even met him, yet, and already he is off on the wrong foot.

So, are we "thugs" cause we ride Harleys?




A few days later, he decided we weren't "thugs" just cause we ride Harleys, but I really think he was trying to "make peace" kind of, but he has a ways to go right now. Maybe our HOG chapter should go on a "road trip" to say "HI".
 
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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I need to take one of those "road trips"... There is a certain stop I need to make.
 
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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The term "thug" has a particular meaning in today's world, and it certainly DOES NOT apply to the average Harley rider. He needs to be educated.
 
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Beat it into him with a baseball bat we're not all thugs.
 
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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I am not but the guy I ride with might be a thug.
 
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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sometimes, "thug" can be interpreted in a good way or a bad way. just depends on how he said it... but if u try to relate thug and hd riders... there's no sense and relation in there at all, so yes, STRIKE ONE ! =) you're a great parent! haha let us know how it goes if you ever meet him! xP
 
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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The kid sounds like a real tool. Let him think you are a "thug" and tell him that if he doesn't treat your daughter right you and a bunch of your "thug" riding buddies will give him a good tune up.
 
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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I say go with it...what harm can come from your daughters boyfreind thinking you're a thug?

I say it's a plus ...
 
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Get your bluff in on him early Dad, good for you!
 
Old Jun 23, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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well um, i kinda like the yankees, ny rangers and green bay packers. (dont like nba)
education can change his mind..
on the other hand having a rep for just owning a harley is really unique!
 



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