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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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Put the bong down and step away from the computer.
 
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On a couple of occasions I put my underwear on backwards by mistake.
 
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Put the bong down and step away from the computer.
Wearing the beanies backwards with that big DOT sticker up front is a thumb the nose at the cops thing, gotta check your helmet is one of their favorite excuses for a who are you stop. They play games some guys play back, you do what you can to push back a bit.
 
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And if they were, why would it matter to you?
It matters because I would like a reason for their crazy actions . Twisted has a legit answer and actually makes sense of you think about it.
 
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Pretty sure it does't affect their protection or lack of...
 
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It matters because I would like a reason for their crazy actions .

Because they're crazy, zany old guys that are trying to hurt your ears with their obnoxious loud pipes and they wear their helmets backward to make you say, "what's with that?"
 
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Thanks for the catch. That's the way I thought it was supposed to go on. Much more comfortable now. I was getting some killer headaches.
 
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It matters because I would like a reason for their crazy actions . Twisted has a legit answer and actually makes sense of you think about it.
Pardon me! I bow to the motorcycle fashion police.
 
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