What makes a squid? - Page 3

eddiekay · July 26th, 2011, 11:31 PM

Somewhat related to this thred re helmets....the best explanation I ever heard as to why one should wear a helmet;
Did you ever walk into a door or wall and bang your head ?
You were going maybe 3 mph when you banged it.
Ever think what it would feel like at 30 mph ?

DarC · July 26th, 2011, 11:38 PM

I'm not 100% sure what makes a squid BUT I do know that squids make great art....

Tom Friedman, ‘untitled’, 2000 self portrait in a state of fragmentation produced by a motorcycle accident

azimmer11 · July 27th, 2011, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarC

I'm not 100% sure what makes a squid BUT I do know that squids make great art....

Tom Friedman, ‘untitled’, 2000 self portrait in a state of fragmentation produced by a motorcycle accident

is blood splattered on concrete considered an art form these days?

DarC · July 27th, 2011, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azimmer11

is blood splattered on concrete considered an art form these days?

If it's painted/ sculpted by Tom Friedman....Yes?

saxnbass · November 29th, 2011, 10:11 AM

Here is your lesson for today

P.S. What is it with squids and gixxers? It's a big thing that makes me not want to get a gixxer when I upgrade. Yes, I know you find squids riding anything, but you find so many on them.

k12.usmc · November 29th, 2011, 10:23 AM

Stealing this

rockNroll · November 29th, 2011, 10:23 AM

One can't tell if this rider is a squid from this picture. Squid-ism is defined by how the rider operates the bike. A rider in full race gear can be a squid. A naked rider can ride while not being a squid.

massacremasses · November 29th, 2011, 10:59 AM

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squid

Every definition talks about lack of gear...

94fiveohvert · November 29th, 2011, 11:17 AM

so as long as i am ATGATT I can do wheelies and stoppies in rush hour traffic without being a squid?

massacremasses · November 29th, 2011, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94fiveohvert

so as long as i am ATGATT I can do wheelies and stoppies in rush hour traffic without being a squid?

Stupid
Quick
Underdressed
Imminently
Dead

I would imagine that would fall under the "S"

rockNroll · November 29th, 2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squid

Every definition talks about lack of gear...

Some of us pre date the urban dictionary and the internet and know the original/true meaning. Yes it's true! some of us knew things before the internet existed... wild stuff, eh?

massacremasses · November 29th, 2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

Some of us pre date the urban dictionary and the internet and know the original/true meaning. Yes it's true! some of us knew things before the internet existed... wild stuff, eh?

lies

there was no knowledge in the world previous to Al Gore inventing the internet. This is common knowledge.

TBC · November 29th, 2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

lies

there was no knowledge in the world previous to Al Gore inventing the internet. This is common knowledge.

Well, it is now.

Jinx250 · November 29th, 2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squid

Every definition talks about lack of gear...

Let's not forget that the internet has a lot of information. And some of it is close to being right.

Heed · November 29th, 2011, 03:09 PM

Who cares about the definition for a minute? If you are operating a GSXR without a helmet, you're a moron. Period.

Might as well make it illegal to ride without a helmet so at least the state can make some $$$ off of the dumb people and balance things out.

1994juggernaut · February 22nd, 2012, 10:53 PM

So I'm relatively new to this forum and moto forums in general and have heard the term squid thrown around. What exactly does this mean to you individually? I've looked it up and urban dictionary describes a young rider on an overpowered bike without the skill to control it who often wears little to no gear. Well that is easy enough to understand however it seems that certain SAFETY

gear is associated with squids as well. I've heard Icon and Joe Rocket are both brands that are squid brands. As well as certain styles like the Icon clown helmets and such.

To me the brand name is irrelevant as well as the styling as long as it is being used that's fine. I think that the style of riding is more of a tell like wheelying on public streets, stoppies and crazy acceleration.

What do you guys think?

saxnbass · February 22nd, 2012, 10:55 PM

Gorilla25 · February 22nd, 2012, 11:00 PM

eventually:

nickjpass · February 22nd, 2012, 11:20 PM

Anyone else notice the small squid in the car mirror lol

Urban Dictionary Definition

Check out this video...

Link to original page on YouTube.

1994juggernaut · February 22nd, 2012, 11:26 PM

That's hilarious! I've seen it before but I never watched it till the end.

nickjpass · February 22nd, 2012, 11:51 PM

They're the definition of stupid...

squaregamer476 · February 23rd, 2012, 12:02 AM

Lol , thats one cool funny vid. Liked the ending.

sombo · February 23rd, 2012, 05:43 AM

The reason those brands are associated with squids is simple. Most of the time when you see someone riding like a complete douchebag and being all kinds of stupid trying to show off how cool they are, they are typically (not always, just more often then not) on a GSXR and wearing bits and pieces of gear from those particular manufacturers if they have anything at all.

For some reason, many of the street racers (the ones thinking that the highways and side roads are really a race track) and street stunters seem to gravitate towards both the GSXR and those brands of gear. It tends to give those brands a bad image to others even if they are a good brand.

Alex · February 23rd, 2012, 05:55 AM

/merged a few "squid" threads

Xoulrath · February 23rd, 2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1994juggernaut

I think that the style of riding is more of a tell like. . .crazy acceleration.

What do you guys think?

Oh, damn, I'm a squid.

oreX · February 23rd, 2012, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

Anyone else notice the small squid in the car mirror lol

Urban Dictionary Definition

Check out this video...

Link to original page on YouTube.

hahahahahahaha, the ending was the best part.

Kevin2109 · February 23rd, 2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

Link to original page on YouTube.

Dude cant ride for ****

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

Link to original page on YouTube.

Not impressed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony_marr

Link to original page on YouTube.

These guys made me cringe

CC Cowboy · February 23rd, 2012, 11:20 AM

Squids aren't only ppl with no gear and ride like idiots, guyz with full gear and crash like idiots also classify.

July 26th, 2011, 11:38 PM	#82
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	I'm not 100% sure what makes a squid BUT I do know that squids make great art.... Tom Friedman, ‘untitled’, 2000 self portrait in a state of fragmentation produced by a motorcycle accident __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

November 29th, 2011, 10:11 AM	#85
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Squid 101: Basics on how to squid Here is your lesson for today P.S. What is it with squids and gixxers? It's a big thing that makes me not want to get a gixxer when I upgrade. Yes, I know you find squids riding anything, but you find so many on them.

November 29th, 2011, 10:23 AM	#87
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	One can't tell if this rider is a squid from this picture. Squid-ism is defined by how the rider operates the bike. A rider in full race gear can be a squid. A naked rider can ride while not being a squid. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

November 29th, 2011, 10:59 AM	#88
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=squid Every definition talks about lack of gear... __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

February 22nd, 2012, 10:53 PM	#96
1994juggernaut ninjette.org member Name: Logan Location: Henderson Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Vulcan 800 Classic and 2005 KX250F Posts: 110	Squid Definition So I'm relatively new to this forum and moto forums in general and have heard the term squid thrown around. What exactly does this mean to you individually? I've looked it up and urban dictionary describes a young rider on an overpowered bike without the skill to control it who often wears little to no gear. Well that is easy enough to understand however it seems that certain SAFETY gear is associated with squids as well. I've heard Icon and Joe Rocket are both brands that are squid brands. As well as certain styles like the Icon clown helmets and such. To me the brand name is irrelevant as well as the styling as long as it is being used that's fine. I think that the style of riding is more of a tell like wheelying on public streets, stoppies and crazy acceleration. What do you guys think?

July 26th, 2011, 11:31 PM	#81
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Somewhat related to this thred re helmets....the best explanation I ever heard as to why one should wear a helmet; Did you ever walk into a door or wall and bang your head ? You were going maybe 3 mph when you banged it. Ever think what it would feel like at 30 mph ?

November 29th, 2011, 10:23 AM	#86
k12.usmc ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Atlanta Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r EFI Conversion Posts: 22	Stealing this

November 29th, 2011, 11:17 AM	#89
94fiveohvert ninjette.org member Name: United States Location: oklahoma city, ok Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r, crf 50 Posts: 120	so as long as i am ATGATT I can do wheelies and stoppies in rush hour traffic without being a squid?

November 29th, 2011, 03:09 PM	#95
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	Who cares about the definition for a minute? If you are operating a GSXR without a helmet, you're a moron. Period. Might as well make it illegal to ride without a helmet so at least the state can make some $$$ off of the dumb people and balance things out.

February 22nd, 2012, 10:55 PM	#97
saxnbass ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Nashville, TN Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CBR600rr Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1

February 22nd, 2012, 11:00 PM	#98
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	eventually:

February 22nd, 2012, 11:20 PM	#99
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Anyone else notice the small squid in the car mirror lol Urban Dictionary Definition Check out this video... Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________

February 22nd, 2012, 11:26 PM	#100
1994juggernaut ninjette.org member Name: Logan Location: Henderson Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Vulcan 800 Classic and 2005 KX250F Posts: 110	That's hilarious! I've seen it before but I never watched it till the end.

February 22nd, 2012, 11:51 PM	#101
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	They're the definition of stupid... __________________________________________________

February 23rd, 2012, 12:02 AM	#102
squaregamer476 learning stages Name: M Location: ummmm Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): black 09 kawasaki ninja 250 Posts: 284	Lol , thats one cool funny vid. Liked the ending.

February 23rd, 2012, 05:43 AM	#103
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	The reason those brands are associated with squids is simple. Most of the time when you see someone riding like a complete douchebag and being all kinds of stupid trying to show off how cool they are, they are typically (not always, just more often then not) on a GSXR and wearing bits and pieces of gear from those particular manufacturers if they have anything at all. For some reason, many of the street racers (the ones thinking that the highways and side roads are really a race track) and street stunters seem to gravitate towards both the GSXR and those brands of gear. It tends to give those brands a bad image to others even if they are a good brand.

February 23rd, 2012, 05:55 AM	#104
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	/merged a few "squid" threads __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 23rd, 2012, 11:20 AM	#108
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Squids aren't only ppl with no gear and ride like idiots, guyz with full gear and crash like idiots also classify. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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