Driving in the ghetto...

[xenigo]

Ever notice that as soon as you enter the ghetto, everyone drives like a fucking retard? Why do you think that is?

[2MuchMark]

Originally Posted by xenigo

Ever notice that as soon as you enter the ghetto, everyone drives like a fucking retard? Why do you think that is?

I think you're a racist for one.

[xenigo]

Originally Posted by **********

I think you're a racist for one.

Care to explain, Mark? I've never said a hateful thing about any race in my entire life.

Stupid people are not a race, last I checked.

[Rochard]

Originally Posted by xenigo

Ever notice that as soon as you enter the ghetto, everyone drives like a fucking retard? Why do you think that is?

why do you live in the ghetto?

[anexsia]

I had a cop hit my car in the ghetto. Thanks Baltimore Police.

[xenigo]

Originally Posted by Rochard

why do you live in the ghetto?

I don't live in the ghetto. My post refers only to driving through it.

[shimmy2]

you have to forgive them for not heel/toeing and double-clutching their motorcars

[Poindexterity]

whenever you go to a different side of town, they drive a different type of bad.
get out of your little bubble more often.

[GAMEFINEST]

Ghetto is a living experience..

[Babaganoosh]

Originally Posted by **********

I think you're a racist for one.

I think you're a dumbass and a racist. He didn't say shit about any race. There are lots of different races of people in most ghettos.

[xenigo]

Originally Posted by Poindexterity

whenever you go to a different side of town, they drive a different type of bad.
get out of your little bubble more often.

I've traveled all over the United States. There's no "bubble" that you speak of.

Can nobody relate to what I'm talking about? Or are people just not very observant?

I'm leaning towards the latter.

[Socks]

I drive my wife to work at the airport less than 5 minutes away most days, and most times there's some kind of ridiculous going on. Especially in the airport I think because people are busy trying to read the signs at the last minute, not able to comprehend big words like "arrivals" and "departures"

It should say "I GO FLY FLY" and "I PICKIN UP SOMEBADY"

Then people would get it.

Oh and they don't let you sit and idle at the dropoff area for too long, and make you do laps.. But on the way there's a free parking lot where you can sit and wait for a phone call or just take 10 minutes and try again.

If you go straight, you go into the parking lot. If you turn left, you do the loop again.

People turn left, then park along the shoulder on the RAMP, like 50 cars deep. Right. Beside. The parking lot.....

[2MuchMark]

Originally Posted by xenigo

Care to explain, Mark? I've never said a hateful thing about any race in my entire life.

Stupid people are not a race, last I checked.

Ok sorry maybe I shouldn't have said that. It sounds racist though, and there's entirely too much racist bullshit on GFY. When I saw the title of your thread I just assume it was another one.

[SallyRand]

Originally Posted by xenigo

Ever notice that as soon as you enter the ghetto, everyone drives like a fucking retard? Why do you think that is?

Bullshit.

I got a crib down in Quindaro in KC, Kansas that I go to a couple of times a week and the drivers there are polite and safe.

You wanna get scared, go out to Overland Park and try to drive around with all the assholes talking on cell phones, texting, reading the newspaper while drvfing, speeding, failing to use turn signals and engaging in general automotive assholery.

Soccer Moms are the worst by the way.

[xenigo]

Originally Posted by **********

It sounds racist though.

If I see a bunch of [insert ethnicity here] guys standing in the middle of the street holding up traffic, and I say "what the fuck do those idiots think they're doing?", does that make me racist?

If I take a look at crime statistics and see the majority of crime in an area is committed by [insert ethnicity here] people, and I cite the statistic for you, does that make me racist?

If we look at poverty statistics and see that the majority of [insert ethnicity here] people are poor, does that make me a racist?

And then there's education, and then there's employment, and housing, on and on and on.


I guess the question I'm asking is this; does making an observation make someone a racist? Racism is hate. I'm not talking about hating anyone. Does mentioning it make me a racist? Is inequality in the world a taboo topic?

Well, let's just say I have an appreciation for intelligence... and when it comes to idiots, I have a low tolerance. Really, I don't discriminate.

[american pervert]

Originally Posted by **********

I think you're a racist for one.

jews had the first ghettos. the blacks stole the term from them.

[TheSquealer]

Originally Posted by **********

I think you're a racist for one.

HAHAHA racist.

I'll tell you what. Go spend some time driving around a Wallmart in a shitty part of town... then spend some time driving around a high end mall in a nice part of town and tell me where the disrespectful, inconsiderate assholes are.

[bean-aid]

Its not the cars but all the ghetto people congregating in the street while u drive by that concerns me every time.

[Babaganoosh]

Originally Posted by SallyRand

Bullshit.

I got a crib down in Quindaro in KC, Kansas that I go to a couple of times a week and the drivers there are polite and safe.

You wanna get scared, go out to Overland Park and try to drive around with all the assholes talking on cell phones, texting, reading the newspaper while drvfing, speeding, failing to use turn signals and engaging in general automotive assholery.

Soccer Moms are the worst by the way.

Bullshit, Marion. They's shoot your old white ass down there. You don't have a "crib" anywhere. Lying dork.

[GatorB]

Originally Posted by xenigo

Ever notice that as soon as you enter the ghetto, everyone drives like a fucking retard? Why do you think that is?

I think most people everywhere drive like retards most of the time.

[ShellyCrash]

There are much bigger hazards to be concerned with when driving through the ghetto than the way other people are driving.

Rural areas are much worse. The roads are peppered with jackasses that all think they are dale earnhardt.

[The Heron]

Well they live in the ghetto so they probably are fucking retards, hence their bad driving skillz!

[Shotsie]

I know exactly what you're talking about. I think it has to do with the fact that ghettos are the fringes of society, normal rules, laws and regulations don't apply there. For example, things like stop signs and traffic lights are more of a a suggestion in the ghetto rather than a command. Around where I grew up we did what was called the Philly slide. The way Philly is laid out most intersections have four way stop signs and they're so close together nobody ever bothers coming to a complete stop at them, you just slow down a little and slide through. Now if you go up to Kensington or other areas of the city they don't even wait out red lights, just stop to make sure nobody is coming and drive through. Not to mention all the quads and dirt bikes you see whipping around on the streets, they really don't bother obeying traffic laws because they're not even supposed to be on the street to begin with. Then you got the guys that will just stop in the middle of the street to talk with their boys, i'm talking about one-lane one-way streets, till he has the block looking like a fuckin McDonald's drive thru.

[Just Alex]

What are you doing driving around in ghetto?

[ShellyCrash]

Originally Posted by Just Alex

Yay!





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[Spunky]

Originally Posted by Just Alex

What are you doing driving around in ghetto?

Looking to score some smack?

[Jakez]

People drive like fucking morons everywhere and in all races ages sexes etc.

[TiaLing]

Originally Posted by Socks

I drive my wife to work at the airport less than 5 minutes away most days, and most times there's some kind of ridiculous going on. Especially in the airport I think because people are busy trying to read the signs at the last minute, not able to comprehend big words like "arrivals" and "departures"

It should say "I GO FLY FLY" and "I PICKIN UP SOMEBADY"

Then people would get it.

Oh and they don't let you sit and idle at the dropoff area for too long, and make you do laps.. But on the way there's a free parking lot where you can sit and wait for a phone call or just take 10 minutes and try again.

If you go straight, you go into the parking lot. If you turn left, you do the loop again.

People turn left, then park along the shoulder on the RAMP, like 50 cars deep. Right. Beside. The parking lot.....

Ok , now that was fucking funny !

The hell with the driving .... what the hell is the deal with people just walking in the middle of the road ? I swear to God you could be 2 feet from there ass in your car and they'd still keep walking in the middle of the road ???

[calvinawe]

Originally Posted by Socks

... Especially in the airport I think because people are busy trying to read the signs at the last minute, not able to comprehend big words like "arrivals" and "departures"

It should say "I GO FLY FLY" and "I PICKIN UP SOMEBADY"

why can't the world have more people like you?

[John-ACWM]

Can't say I've noticed that.

[Sid70]

[Grapesoda]

Originally Posted by xenigo

If I see a bunch of [insert ethnicity here] guys standing in the middle of the street holding up traffic, and I say "what the fuck do those idiots think they're doing?", does that make me racist?

If I take a look at crime statistics and see the majority of crime in an area is committed by [insert ethnicity here] people, and I cite the statistic for you, does that make me racist?

If we look at poverty statistics and see that the majority of [insert ethnicity here] people are poor, does that make me a racist?

And then there's education, and then there's employment, and housing, on and on and on.


I guess the question I'm asking is this; does making an observation make someone a racist? Racism is hate. I'm not talking about hating anyone. Does mentioning it make me a racist? Is inequality in the world a taboo topic?

Well, let's just say I have an appreciation for intelligence... and when it comes to idiots, I have a low tolerance. Really, I don't discriminate.

stupid people have stupid problems

[ottopottomouse]

Originally Posted by **********

I think you're a racist for one.

A Dyslexic Racist told me he hated gingers.

[xenigo]

Originally Posted by Shotsie

I know exactly what you're talking about. I think it has to do with the fact that ghettos are the fringes of society, normal rules, laws and regulations don't apply there. For example, things like stop signs and traffic lights are more of a a suggestion in the ghetto rather than a command. Around where I grew up we did what was called the Philly slide. The way Philly is laid out most intersections have four way stop signs and they're so close together nobody ever bothers coming to a complete stop at them, you just slow down a little and slide through. Now if you go up to Kensington or other areas of the city they don't even wait out red lights, just stop to make sure nobody is coming and drive through. Not to mention all the quads and dirt bikes you see whipping around on the streets, they really don't bother obeying traffic laws because they're not even supposed to be on the street to begin with. Then you got the guys that will just stop in the middle of the street to talk with their boys, i'm talking about one-lane one-way streets, till he has the block looking like a fuckin McDonald's drive thru.

This basically sums up the experiences I'm talking about. You're wayyyyy more likely to get creamed going through an intersection in the ghetto than an upscale community. And what's up with the foul attitudes? The other day there was this extremely angry black woman sitting behind me in a 60's Cadillac in the protected left turn lane, and the light going straight turned green. She starts honking, screaming, honking some more, and waving her hands around like it's the end of the world that I didn't want to just go through the red left turn arrow. I've never had an experience like that, previously.

And then there's the chance of your car getting fucked with if you ever park in a seedy area. Ghetto people seem to make a b-line to kick in door panels of nice cars, or throw something at them. It's sad that if you drive a vehicle that's moderately nicer than most people's, you'll be having your car damaged ASAP. I've come to understand that means if they're driving a beater, you better be driving a beater... or you will be, one way or another.

Different rules in nice areas. You can drive whatever the fuck you want where the incomes are high, and nobody will ever modify your car.

A couple weeks ago we came back from a weekend trip to discover what appears to have been damage from a bottle being thrown at the hood of our car. Subtle damage, but definitely not accidental. And it was just parked in the parking lot of our building... in a relatively safe part of Emeryville.

I checked the security cameras and, unfortunately, the cameras have not been maintained. It looked like I was looking through a jar of Vasoline...

[ShellyCrash]

Originally Posted by xenigo

A couple weeks ago we came back from a weekend trip to discover what appears to have been damage from a bottle being thrown at the hood of our car. Subtle damage, but definitely not accidental. And it was just parked in the parking lot of our building... in a relatively safe part of Emeryville.

I checked the security cameras and, unfortunately, the cameras have not been maintained. It looked like I was looking through a jar of Vasoline...

So, are you saying you live in the ghetto or in a nice area? If you live in a safe and decent area getting a bottle smashed on your car seems to go against your point. Sounds like you've got the same likelihood of sustaining damage wherever you park.

Based on the info in this thread since your car is getting vandalized even in your own parking garage one might assume that the factor here is not your environment, but perhaps the way you operate your vehicle. Just some food for thought

[CurrentlySober]

Was Elvis racist?

[porno jew]

xenigo has to go the ghetto to cruise for black cock for his failed gay thug website.

[alias]

[Vendzilla]

I stay out of the hood

[xenigo]

Originally Posted by ShellyCrash

Based on the info in this thread since your car is getting vandalized even in your own parking garage one might assume that the factor here is not your environment, but perhaps the way you operate your vehicle. Just some food for thought

The way the vehicle is operated would be "parked". It's not a parking garage... it's an open area outside next to the building.

The area is 40th Ave and San Pablo in Emeryville. Check it out on Google Maps and let me know what you think. Then pull up the crime map.

Then come back, and make your assessment. Then let's bring your car here and see if the way you operate it (parked) gets you a dent in your hood. I bet the chances will be similar.

Then... just for the sake of humor, let's move your car to Palo Alto and see if the way you operate it there (parked) gets you a dent in the hood. My guess is that it won't.

Anyway...

[Diomed]

I live in a state with a lot of black people,

from my own experience.. 4 out of 5 "dick driving movies" are done by black people.

[Shotsie]

Originally Posted by xenigo

And then there's the chance of your car getting fucked with if you ever park in a seedy area. Ghetto people seem to make a b-line to kick in door panels of nice cars, or throw something at them. It's sad that if you drive a vehicle that's moderately nicer than most people's, you'll be having your car damaged ASAP. I've come to understand that means if they're driving a beater, you better be driving a beater... or you will be, one way or another.

Driving a nice car in the city is a bad idea no matter what the neighborhood is like. If it doesn't get broken into then your bumpers are gonna get destroyed from all the parallel parking in the city, or kids are gonna be wacking it constantly playing hockey or stickball. At least that's how it is on the east coast, maybe it's different out in Cali with everything more spread out. If you want to keep your car spotless you gotta move to the suburbs.

[Emil]

Originally Posted by xenigo

Ever notice that as soon as you enter the ghetto, everyone drives like a fucking retard? Why do you think that is?

Throw a banana to the monkeys at the Zoo and you'll figure it out.

[xenigo]

Originally Posted by Shotsie

Driving a nice car in the city is a bad idea no matter what the neighborhood is like. If it doesn't get broken into then your bumpers are gonna get destroyed from all the parallel parking in the city, or kids are gonna be wacking it constantly playing hockey or stickball. At least that's how it is on the east coast, maybe it's different out in Cali with everything more spread out. If you want to keep your car spotless you gotta move to the suburbs.

Agreed. Can't wait to get back to the suburbs. But there are areas around Oakland that are pretty nice, where you don't have to worry about things like this happening.

For instance, a neighborhood like this wouldn't pose any risk similar to what I'm talking about:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=oakland+CA&hl=en&ll=37.855745,-122.24454&spn=0.007446,0.016512&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=60.158465,135.263672&vpsrc=6&t=m&z= 17&layer=c&cbll=37.855721,-122.244991&panoid=Ip-ezU415LITg2VtzfZWiA&cbp=12,269.45,,0,0.94

[ShellyCrash]

Originally Posted by xenigo

The way the vehicle is operated would be "parked". It's not a parking garage... it's an open area outside next to the building.

The area is 40th Ave and San Pablo in Emeryville. Check it out on Google Maps and let me know what you think. Then pull up the crime map.

Then come back, and make your assessment. Then let's bring your car here and see if the way you operate it (parked) gets you a dent in your hood. I bet the chances will be similar.

Then... just for the sake of humor, let's move your car to Palo Alto and see if the way you operate it there (parked) gets you a dent in the hood. My guess is that it won't.

Anyway...

Its your hood, you make the call. You said the neighborhood was relatively safe, not me.

If you have people hassling you in bad areas and hassling you in good areas- based on what you said- I made the suggestion maybe its not the neighborhood but the driver.

Don't hate, I'm just looking at what these 2 things have in common.

[xenigo]

Originally Posted by ShellyCrash

Its your hood, you make the call. You said the neighborhood was relatively safe, not me.

If you have people hassling you in bad areas and hassling you in good areas- based on what you said- I made the suggestion maybe its not the neighborhood but the driver.

Don't hate, I'm just looking at what these 2 things have in common.

It sounds like you're making a reference to a thread I posted a few weeks ago where I question the validity of speed limits on high-speed multi-lane thoroughfares. It seems to me you're making the assumption that I'm creating chaos and wreaking havoc on the streets, tormenting the locals and pissing everyone off with a teenage-like mentality. Maybe you think doing lawn-jobs or running down mothers pushing strollers through crosswalks is a sport I partake in.

Let me clarify my stance; Driving without speed limits does not imply driving like a fucking douche, irresponsibly, driving unsafely, or driving in an any matter other than reasonably and prudently. People are not following me home and throwing bottles at my vehicle because of however you imagine me engaging on public roadways. But I had a chuckle considering what may be going through your imaginative mind.

The area that I live in is a "transitional neighborhood." One in which I feel safe enough to live in, but one in which is not completely insulated from it's share of crime. In affluent areas I've never had anyone damage my car.

[ShellyCrash]

You're putting way to much thought into this. I don't really pay that much attention to GFY to remember a post where you talked about the validity of speed limits from weeks ago.

I'm not saying it's your fault, just merely suggesting that if people frequently take out agression on your vehicle wherever you go you might want to consider the possiblity that it might be a refletion or a reaction to your style of driving. That is all.

[xenigo]

Originally Posted by ShellyCrash

You're putting way to much thought into this. I don't really pay that much attention to GFY to remember a post where you talked about the validity of speed limits from weeks ago.

I'm not saying it's your fault, just merely suggesting that if people frequently take out agression on your vehicle wherever you go you might want to consider the possiblity that it might be a refletion or a reaction to your style of driving. That is all.

This is pure comedy. I never said people are "frequently" taking out their aggression on my vehicle "wherever I go". You must be great at the game of telephone.

[alias]

They probably think you are a punk ass bitch. Ghetto hoodrats 1 - whiny webmaster 0.

[ShellyCrash]

Originally Posted by xenigo

Ghetto people seem to make a b-line to kick in door panels of nice cars, or throw something at them. It's sad that if you drive a vehicle that's moderately nicer than most people's, you'll be having your car damaged ASAP. I've come to understand that means if they're driving a beater, you better be driving a beater... or you will be, one way or another.

Originally Posted by xenigo

I don't live in the ghetto. My post refers only to driving through it.

Originally Posted by xenigo

A couple weeks ago we came back from a weekend trip to discover what appears to have been damage from a bottle being thrown at the hood of our car. Subtle damage, but definitely not accidental. And it was just parked in the parking lot of our building... in a relatively safe part of Emeryville.

I'm just trying to understand what you're saying. So you DON'T live in the ghetto, but you're car still got smashed. You think that people in the ghetto go around smashing up expensive cars but don't think the ghetto followed you home because of your bad driving.

Just curious, if you don't live in the ghetto, what do you think happened? Why was your car targeted? Just trying to sift through the mixed messages.