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Title: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: the duke on August 13, 2009, 07:49:27 AM
If your gay? That's fine but why does flatland have to be so gay?

Baco crew was no acception but atleast you kinda new they were kidding around?

I mean its already a little fruity but with all the pink, gym shorts, girl pants, shirtless dudes in advertisements? Girl bikes with bent top tubes? WTF? This is not helping!

Not trying to offend anyone one but I think we need to toughen up our image a little!

I love flatland but I'm almost ashamed :)

Feel free to respond with your opinions.

Duke
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Stereolab on August 13, 2009, 07:54:26 AM
Bearforce1 videoclip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twQlpFrm5iM#lq-lq2-hq)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Furball on August 13, 2009, 07:54:49 AM
If your gay? That's fine but why does flatland have to be so gay?

Baco crew was no acception but atleast you kinda new they were kidding around?

I mean its already a little fruity but with all the pink, gym shorts, girl pants, shirtless dudes in advertisements? Girl bikes with bent top tubes? WTF? This is not helping!

Not trying to offend anyone one but I think we need to toughen up our image a little!

I love flatland but I'm almost ashamed :)

Feel free to respond with your opinions.

Duke


Exactly my thoughts!

 :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Stereolab on August 13, 2009, 07:57:52 AM

For the record, to anyone who actually thought I was ripping on gay people with my post...the gay acquaintance who showed me that video said, "I think this just set back gay rights 20 years".

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Paradoxium on August 13, 2009, 07:59:34 AM
In B4 fightclub.  ^_^
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: laughingmonkey on August 13, 2009, 08:19:29 AM
dude you are not helping your own cause with that pic of you on the unicycle.  Unicycles are gayer than anything.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 13, 2009, 08:40:26 AM
You do realize that most riders riding in tight fitting jeans are not wearing girl pants right?

You also realize that you can't open a skateboarding catalog without the same jeans being plastered everywhere right? The same goes for street and park.

What the hell does it even mean to toughen up our image, and why does it matter what type of pants someone rides in?

Why don't remove part whores first, and dudes who ride hard but wear tighter jeans last?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: SurfonFlatland on August 13, 2009, 08:41:02 AM
Let's look over some of these "gay" accusations and see if at least one of said accusations would not be functional for flatland.

#1: Girl/Tight pants.  With the pant leg wrapped quite closely to the shin and ankle, with the crotch area not baggy at all, failed tricks due to pants rubbing on the tire, or seat and handlebars catching on baggy crotch or baggy pant in general is no longer an issue.

#2: Gym shorts.  Is it "gay" to wear gym shorts to work out? to play or practice basketball/tennis/baseball/football/soccer/running/etc.?  If so, I'll be informing every physically active individual who purchases or wears gym short that they are now the image of a homosexual.

#3: The color pink.  Any and all males owning an object that is the color pink is now considered to be "gay."

#4: Shirtless guys in advertisements.  Please inform Menhealth magazine, GQ, Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and any other magazine that portrays a very cut, muscular man that their images of those men make their magazine's subject "gay."

But then again, what do I know?  I wear girl pants, and gym shorts for riding, and have been in a flatlandfuel ad that ran in several Cream magazine issues doing a shirtless, x foot hang ten.  I'm sorry I'm not manly enough for flatland.  After today, I will no longer partake in flatland.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 13, 2009, 08:43:22 AM
I would also like to know your opinion on Chase riding naked and in his underwear. Surely this is "gay" too so I would like you to include a condemnation of Chase in the original post to suit your stance.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 13, 2009, 08:47:25 AM
But then again, what do I know?  I wear girl pants, and gym shorts for riding, and have been in a flatlandfuel ad that ran in several Cream magazine issues doing a shirtless, x foot hang ten.  I'm sorry I'm not manly enough for flatland.  After today, I will no longer partake in flatland.

Tyler you send me messages about busting loads on AIM. You're gay. Your "girlfriend" will back me up on this. :P
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 13, 2009, 08:50:12 AM
we should be more like this

MANtage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvltzwkUEEA#lq-lq2-hq) ;D
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: SurfonFlatland on August 13, 2009, 08:51:18 AM


Tyler you send me messages about busting loads on AIM. You're gay. Your "girlfriend" will back me up on this. :P

 :wub:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: kessel runner on August 13, 2009, 08:56:33 AM
LOL... ;D...i wish i could type something intelligent about this really fooking, ignorant post, but i can't..........what a STOOPID POST!!!  however, riding in your underwear can suck, cuz of all those really HARD, protruding surfaces on the bike.... :wub: 
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Oltorf on August 13, 2009, 09:25:03 AM
Let's look over some of these "gay" accusations and see if at least one of said accusations would not be functional for flatland.

#1: Girl/Tight pants.  With the pant leg wrapped quite closely to the shin and ankle, with the crotch area not baggy at all, failed tricks due to pants rubbing on the tire, or seat and handlebars catching on baggy crotch or baggy pant in general is no longer an issue.

#2: Gym shorts.  Is it "gay" to wear gym shorts to work out? to play or practice basketball/tennis/baseball/football/soccer/running/etc.?  If so, I'll be informing every physically active individual who purchases or wears gym short that they are now the image of a homosexual.

#3: The color pink.  Any and all males owning an object that is the color pink is now considered to be "gay."

#4: Shirtless guys in advertisements.  Please inform Menhealth magazine, GQ, Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and any other magazine that portrays a very cut, muscular man that their images of those men make their magazine's subject "gay."

But then again, what do I know?  I wear girl pants, and gym shorts for riding, and have been in a flatlandfuel ad that ran in several Cream magazine issues doing a shirtless, x foot hang ten.  I'm sorry I'm not manly enough for flatland.  After today, I will no longer partake in flatland.
I agree with Tyler, I enjoy seeing his passion pour out of him like this. you should cum back to Texas as soon as you can. Having you here was amazing, it made us all stiff from practice and exercise... we never wanted to get off so bad, after riding so hard... just thinking about it makes my ass muscles cramp up again. god they were sooooo sore. haha how about yours??
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tafkat on August 13, 2009, 09:36:05 AM
If we had a rep system (http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=1129) here, I'd rep theduke for awesome troll.

/takes seat, gets popcorn for the show
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Oltorf on August 13, 2009, 09:39:12 AM
But seriously, there's nothing better than finding a tight spot to ride and tearing it up with you best friends.  :beer:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: SurfonFlatland on August 13, 2009, 09:56:30 AM
But seriously, there's nothing better than finding a tight spot to ride and tearing it up with you best friends.  :beer:

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ondo on August 13, 2009, 11:02:08 AM
Quote
"Can we take the Gay out of flatland?"

You want to take me out?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Collin T. on August 13, 2009, 01:10:55 PM
agreed with the duke.   I don't care about the clothes, colors, tube shapes, but I can't  stand all the man worship. The gay-mo jokes, the man-fests, bare chested hooliganism. and lack of female participation,
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Prasheel on August 13, 2009, 01:34:08 PM
Tyra Banks was quoted YESTERDAY that "gay" is going to be "in style" again very soon...This could work for us.

P.S.

All my tight pants are girls pants, and let me tell you, girls are not generally to upset about me wearing them, and don't usually think I'm gay (unless they meet Prasheel and I together).

P.P.S.

I influenced Prasheel into wearing tight jeans, lolol.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Gensanity on August 13, 2009, 02:48:26 PM
lol

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: clp on August 13, 2009, 02:49:04 PM
Freestyle init , therefore  all style is down with me , gay style macho style be yourself style , whatever you wanna do . If i wake up with an urge to ride in a rainbow mankini guaranteed im doing that , fortunately its not a common desire of mine .
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Scott O on August 13, 2009, 03:54:57 PM
This is funny. Especially because of that gay picture of you on the unicycle.

What is gay to you may not be to others. Not letting go of the old school, now thats gay!

Hahahaha. Funny post!
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Rad255 on August 13, 2009, 03:55:13 PM
Can we take the straight out of flatland? I think things will just work out better with out it.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: keith on August 13, 2009, 04:38:09 PM
Girl bikes with bent top tubes?


In 20 years flatland bikes will look like this...

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/IT_(South_Park%3B_The_Entity).jpeg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 13, 2009, 04:53:20 PM

All my tight pants are girls pants, and let me tell you, girls are not generally to upset about me wearing them, and don't usually think I'm gay (unless they meet Prasheel and I together).


Need more let me know...I have grey, black, even pink (Diesel jeans, H & M, Parasuco jeans),
most are new since hardly wear them. The girls are coming over to dig through ma clothing I'm getting rid of many things...I'll put these jeans/pants aside for you if you want.

Let me know your size, hopefully they fit...Neela
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: flatargento on August 13, 2009, 05:24:09 PM
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2nl8p51.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jffe on August 13, 2009, 06:06:00 PM
----Reminds me of that joke about seperating the men from the boys in San Fransisco....But really, you've got a better chance with don't ask don't tell, there are more women in the military %-wise than in flatland/street/bmx, how can it not look like a sausagefest to everyone. Meanwhile, the next time I get busted for soliciting sex in an airport bathroom, I'm just gonna plead "bowlegged", it works for senators. *shrug*

jffe
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Erik Otto on August 13, 2009, 07:30:07 PM
So we should all ride all black bikes, while riding in Wrangler Blue Jeans, and plain white t shirts with a pack of cigarettes rolled up the sleeve, sporting a dirty black trucker cap while chewing tobacco listening to AC/DC and doing shots of bourbon?

Every time we mess up a link we drop and do 50 push ups with a half naked chick sitting on our back.

Is that "manly" enough for ya?

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Erik Otto on August 13, 2009, 07:34:18 PM
oh, I forgot, we have to ride in black Texas Steer boots with a steel shank.  Oh and let's do high speed hitchhikers off of ramps across a flaming chasm.  Yeah, that would be manly.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: katobmx on August 13, 2009, 07:51:16 PM
even our most "manly" rider Waldemar was wearing skinny jeans. ^_^
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: the beard on August 13, 2009, 07:52:38 PM
Flatland isn't getting gayer in my opinion-more flatlanders are ditching the track pants or rap shorts look, and dressing like the rest of the current bmx riders. Unity son!

also, criticizing pants/clothes is sort of ...gay?
j/k-fun topic  ;D
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Furball on August 13, 2009, 08:31:49 PM
So we should all ride all black bikes, while riding in Wrangler Blue Jeans, and plain white t shirts with a pack of cigarettes rolled up the sleeve, sporting a dirty black trucker cap while chewing tobacco listening to AC/DC and doing shots of bourbon?

Every time we mess up a link we drop and do 50 push ups with a half naked chick sitting on our back.

Is that "manly" enough for ya?



Sounds about right.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TexasFlat on August 13, 2009, 10:00:40 PM
The girl pant phenomenon has nada to do with flatland or gay.

My 17 year old nephew wears the exact same skinny pants and vintage 80's gear as the riders in question.

That's just youth fashion right now however 'gay' it may appear to the thirty plus crowd..
(hello Gen-X) neon pink anything looks just as bad as it did the first time around in 1985. (unless of course we are talking about the Pro Freestyle Tour then, pink is ok)

Jon's just pissed b/c they don't make white Jordache Jeans in midget sizes.  Like 30/25?
 
This just sounds like a Generation Gap talking. Questionable fashion choices are a right of passage. Lighten up ppl, just ride.

And on the topic of image...I'm happy to leave the faux-image 'toughening' to Rick Thorne.

Flatland really only matters to other flatlanders ultimately, so who cares?  

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/3413544129_d41a88587a_b.jpg)
gt
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tafkat on August 13, 2009, 10:10:24 PM
Flatland is no more gay than it was in the 80s.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: blind on August 13, 2009, 10:54:49 PM
John u will be glad to know I'm about to make the switch from a pink to black frame.lol
But foreal not skin tight but tighter pants are bettert for riding.don't get caught on stuff.

And alex u know how I know your gay? You watch tyra bank's show.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: That Joe Miller on August 13, 2009, 11:03:54 PM
So we should all ride all black bikes, while riding in Wrangler Blue Jeans, and plain white t shirts with a pack of cigarettes rolled up the sleeve, sporting a dirty black trucker cap while chewing tobacco listening to AC/DC and doing shots of bourbon?  Every time we mess up a link we drop and do 50 push ups with a half naked chick sitting on our back.

Is that "manly" enough for ya?


I might show up @ the next jam wearing this very outfit.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: the duke on August 13, 2009, 11:09:03 PM
Wow! People love or hate my post :) At least its popular? LOL

I'm all for freedom to do whatever guys. I know girl pants or tight pants are in now and that I wear goofy sh*t too. Hell I ride a damn unicycle a love it!!!! :)

Just thought this would be a fun post!

I just see a lot of the same sh*t. Lots of trend following. I guess its always been that way? I've been guilty of it too! HAha

The tight pants don't bother me as much as the KHE advertisement though. It's so Gay! Ha ha

Just my opinion i guess. Sorry for being vocal.

Duke

So we should all ride all black bikes, while riding in Wrangler Blue Jeans, and plain white t shirts with a pack of cigarettes rolled up the sleeve, sporting a dirty black trucker cap while chewing tobacco listening to AC/DC and doing shots of bourbon?

Every time we mess up a link we drop and do 50 push ups with a half naked chick sitting on our back.

Is that "manly" enough for ya?



This guy would be my hero! LOL
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 13, 2009, 11:27:09 PM
I know you aren't being serious, but you really should take into consideration the best flatlanders in the world have all done some funny/gay sh*t in the past. I don't think the lack of riders has anything to do with our image especially considering it seems like the style is getting closer and closer to mainstream skate style.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: kabirun on August 14, 2009, 01:40:05 AM
that question bothered me too for a while. There is indeed something a bit gay and flamboyant about flatland--and that is because is a exhibition sport [can somebody post a pic of that crazy Japanese rider who likes to compete semi-naked?] and all the fruty things (for me is the same tight pants than bandanas- actually bandanas are worst) are part of the show. can you imagine 1980s freestyle without all those gay colors on bikes?  and yet again, bmx racers never went that way, just like street bmx is not going that way now. but anyway who cares. flat is meant to be different and flashy forever.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jmctigret on August 14, 2009, 01:41:31 AM
Look at this big water slide jump!!

MEGAWOOSH Bruno Kammerl jumps (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkwh4ZaxHIA#ws-lq-lq2-hq)

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jmctigret on August 14, 2009, 01:46:10 AM
YMCA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k#lq-lq2-hq)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: kabirun on August 14, 2009, 01:50:00 AM

Current gayness is rooted in our past

(http://www.23mag.com/mags/fbuk/fbu8610.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Prasheel on August 14, 2009, 03:45:55 AM
just like street bmx is not going that way now.

Have you seen Garret Reynolds?  He's without a doubt one of the best street riders out there, and his pants are tighter then most flat riders.  Josh Bedford?  Joe Cox?  Mark Webb?  If anything flatland is just behind on the trends. 
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Clash on August 14, 2009, 04:23:06 AM
The Duke?  If you are referring to John Wayne then that is gay!  Everyone knows that Clint Eastwood is the man!  ...and as stated his pants are kinda tight. 

Unicycles are for clowns and well I think you are a clown.  Clowns like attention and are usually weirdos.

So in order to take the gay out of flatland we will need to give you the boot.

 :rolleyes:

Dude stop worrying about other peoples business!  Use that time to learn how to ride a bicycle and recycle that unicycle.

That is just my ("gay") opinion.  ;D

Clash
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tod miller on August 14, 2009, 05:10:02 AM
My friend(a girl) asked me one day if I was going out to do my "bike ballet".   I couldn't argue with her.  

Flatland is pretty gay...no matter how you dress it up.  Tight pink pants, baggy black pants...it's not the style of the riders, it's the act itself that is kind of gay.  I mean, you can put an ice skater in baggy jeans and a hoodie, but it's still pretty gay, no?

At the end of the day...who cares?!
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 06:14:48 AM
this is the internet...
everyone cares
(http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/6700000/intenet-is-serious-buissness-cat-random-6792697-500-375.jpg) (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/random/links/6792697)

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Muse on August 14, 2009, 06:38:37 AM
this is the internet...
everyone cares
([url]http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/6700000/intenet-is-serious-buissness-cat-random-6792697-500-375.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://www.fanpop.com/spots/random/links/6792697[/url])




Hahahahahahahahaha, yes. You win.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: kabirun on August 14, 2009, 06:43:13 AM
no, I know street riders wear tight pants. it just doesn't look as gay as when riding flat. but don't take my comments to seriously please. 
:ph34r:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 14, 2009, 06:58:55 AM
no, I know street riders wear tight pants. it just doesn't look as gay as when riding flat. but don't take my comments to seriously please.  
:ph34r:

Added to "dumbestsh*tiveeverheardongobalflat.doc".

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Jason Rideout on August 14, 2009, 07:47:29 AM
RAD movie - "Break The Ice" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsWuWtUr-ZA#lq-lq2-hq)    this may be gay?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tod miller on August 14, 2009, 07:57:24 AM
Awesome ^^^.

You did see my post above, right?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Jason Rideout on August 14, 2009, 07:59:52 AM
lol , just read the post.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 14, 2009, 08:07:54 AM
My friend(a girl) asked me one day if I was going out to do my "bike ballet".   I couldn't argue with her.  


HAHAHAHA!

N
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 14, 2009, 08:19:00 AM


Added to "dumbestsh*tiveeverheardongobalflat.doc".



welp
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 08:32:25 AM
(http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/4800000/Choose-Safer-Sex-sex-and-sexuality-4850873-400-283.jpg) (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/sex-and-sexuality/links/4850873)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 08:37:35 AM
future flatland ads ^_^ ^_^

(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Rusty-joiner-hunks-83686_350_500.jpg) (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/hunks/links/83686)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 08:45:50 AM
flatlanders only bar  hahahahaha ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^
lololololololololololol
(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Men-of-Days-days-of-our-lives-69703_500_276.jpg) (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/days-of-our-lives/links/69703)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: carbonfreeze on August 14, 2009, 08:47:13 AM
Oh boy...

The answer to your question, Jon, is obvious; not a f*cking chance...

All the best...

~josh~
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 08:49:06 AM
christmas flatland jam  ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^
lololololololololololololololololololololololol

(http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/4000000/xmas-hunks-hunks-4004525-500-440.jpg) (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/hunks/links/4004525)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 08:56:13 AM
flatlander calling in sick hahahahahahahahalololololololololololol :wacko: :wacko: ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/-Queer-Day--lgbt-560353_450_446.jpg) (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/lgbt/links/560353)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 14, 2009, 08:59:14 AM
Oh boy...

The answer to your question, Jon, is obvious; not a f*cking chance...

All the best...

~josh~

Okay how about this, we get rid of the gay in flatland if josh would get himself out of flatland.

countdown to josh telling me he's going to beat my ass in 3...2.... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Paradoxium on August 14, 2009, 09:08:59 AM
Tyra Banks was quoted YESTERDAY that "gay" is going to be "in style" again very soon...This could work for us.
I influenced Prasheel into wearing tight jeans, lolol.

It is a well known fact a high percentage of famous people are gay. Of course they will say that.
Believing celebrities makes you extremely gullible.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: carbonfreeze on August 14, 2009, 09:17:25 AM
Wow...

I'm surprised it took TJ that long to comment on my post. Listen kid, get off my f*cking back. As for telling you I'm going to beat your ass, what's the point? If it's not me who beats the sh*t out of you, it'll be someone else. You're bound to pop off at the mouth to the wrong person, you little prick, and you'll get what seems to be long overdue. Perhaps it'll teach you some f*cking manners and humble your cocky, opinionated ass? One can only hope.

At any rate, I haven't been told how washed up I am lately, so fire away. When you're done you can go pump some steamrollers or half packers and be filled with pride that you're a follower, not a leader. Not to mention one disrespectful motherf*cker.

xoxo

~josh~
  
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 09:21:57 AM
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n65/CanadianPeaceKeeper/Gay-Thread.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 14, 2009, 09:26:44 AM
At any rate, I haven't been told how washed up I am lately, so fire away. When you're done you can go pump some steamrollers or half packers and be filled with pride that you're a follower, not a leader. Not to mention one disrespectful motherf*cker.


  

Says the guy with the diversion video part that has no original tricks. I seem to remember you doing a bunch of really mediocre steamroller links back then too.

FYI, I haven't touched the front wheel in over a year and if you think my riding isn't original I can direct you to some of my videos with tricks that I either came up with on my own, or very few people were actually doing them. When you can do my sh*t, call me and we can compare dick sizes all day long, until then keep talking.

9 years buddy. Nobody has stepped. 9 years.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 09:29:43 AM
(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o6/killinator5/thread.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 09:33:08 AM
(http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g76/matej_photos/gay_thread.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 09:40:57 AM
i wish you guys knew ho hard im laughing, even though noone cares lololololololololol ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^ ^_^

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c133/armandfishman/balls8ax.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 09:42:07 AM
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w4/Shroedinger/Thread%20Pics/die_thread_die.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: carbonfreeze on August 14, 2009, 09:44:33 AM
Hey, John Holmes...

Yes, please direct me to these videos where I can see the sh*t you "came up with on your own"...

As for my spot in Diversion, I agree, it was mediocre. It turned out nice due to Bobby's editing but I was never happy with the tricks, but that's just what I felt like doing on those days. I never intended it to be a chronicle of the full scope of my riding. Not to mention the fact it was filmed 7 years ago. I could rip apart your mailed in section in 3.0 all day long, but why bother? You know the sh*t you did was f*cking weak...

At any rate, please send me the link to this revolutionary flatland you're doing. My fat, lazy, washed up, unknowledgeable, old ass would love to see it. And for the record, I'm not interested in doing your sh*t...and I'm not your buddy, TJ.

Come on, tough guy...Show me what "original" flatland looks like.

eurisko4343@mac.com

Kisses...

~josh~

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 14, 2009, 10:11:19 AM
i await your reply with bated breath  :wub: :wub: :wub:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: scottishflatagain on August 14, 2009, 10:55:35 AM
Lmfao this thread is very stereotypical iv had pink hair, i paint my nails blues and purples i wear eyeliner(cybergoth) but i aint gay at all than u have my next door neighbour built like a fecking tank always works out could get any girl he want but as straight as round about....but how can you make flatland not gay unless we all started riding bikes that weight 30Lb plus and metal pedals ect ect.....At the end of the day should it really matter is not affecting ur ability to ride
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: dr.feelgood on August 14, 2009, 06:59:45 PM
ok, fine, i'm out! :P ;D :wacko: :ph34r:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: the duke on August 14, 2009, 08:02:09 PM
WTF?!!!!!

I know OG isn't gay! I just don't get it? LOL :huh:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 14, 2009, 10:07:57 PM
WTF?!!!!!

I know OG isn't gay! I just don't get it? LOL :huh:

psssst it's a joke.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: SFV_BOY on August 14, 2009, 10:17:00 PM
(http://www.sneeko.net/images/macros/Thread-Gay-1950s.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 14, 2009, 10:56:43 PM
I think the funniest part about this thread is that despite the outward claims that flatland looks gay, if you knew anything about what actually has gone down behind the scenes the tight pants point would be like a drop in the bucket.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: kabirun on August 14, 2009, 11:28:49 PM
I think the funniest part about this thread is that despite the outward claims that flatland looks gay, if you knew anything about what actually has gone down behind the scenes the tight pants point would be like a drop in the bucket.


that said...


(http://www.fatbmx.com/uploads4/2009Q3/wk27/man3.jpg)

(http://www.fatbmx.com/uploads2/user_Bart/2006_1/wk5/Lukas_Jumelin.jpg)

 :ph34r:

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tafkat on August 14, 2009, 11:40:06 PM
Are TJ and josh going to hate f*ck now?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 14, 2009, 11:48:48 PM
([url]http://www.sneeko.net/images/macros/Thread-Gay-1950s.jpg[/url])


yay!! for you i couldnt find that pic hahahaha ^_^ ^_^ ^_^
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Clash on August 15, 2009, 12:28:02 AM
RAD movie - "Break The Ice" ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsWuWtUr-ZA#lq-lq2-hq[/url])    this may be gay?


That video is AWESOME!

Clash
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: AddisonM on August 15, 2009, 12:42:41 AM
I hope your all aware that unless sexual acts between two men occur on bikes.... flatland can't be gay. I think if your going to troll global we should get correct, flatland is effeminite.

Also, I love this thread.. I feel like if TJ and Josh scrapped it would be like a baseball fight.. rarely happens and it's usually just a glove throw and a takedown.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jmctigret on August 15, 2009, 01:29:42 AM
watch both of these crazy videos I life my butt off. whats the world coming to??

Peter Pan at Skyventure (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xVO0j6UvMc#lq-hq)


We Are The Web (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VrCCpaEoxI#lq-lq2-hq)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: EZChris on August 15, 2009, 01:40:50 AM
Nope, nothing gay here.

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t203/photo240/gayflatland.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: AddisonM on August 15, 2009, 01:44:37 AM
hhahahahha that pic is awesome. despite it's overflowing amount of man sex.. it's still not gay.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: havok on August 15, 2009, 01:48:51 AM
Nope, nothing gay here.

([url]http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t203/photo240/gayflatland.jpg[/url])

 ^_^  ^_^ 

 but seriously, folks. if anyone ever sees me
dressed this way ... please put a bullet in me. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Furball on August 15, 2009, 02:31:57 AM
(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5062/legendarye.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: JUGGARNAUT on August 15, 2009, 02:47:34 AM
Hey, John Holmes...

Yes, please direct me to these videos where I can see the sh*t you "came up with on your own"...

As for my spot in Diversion, I agree, it was mediocre. It turned out nice due to Bobby's editing but I was never happy with the tricks, but that's just what I felt like doing on those days. I never intended it to be a chronicle of the full scope of my riding. Not to mention the fact it was filmed 7 years ago. I could rip apart your mailed in section in 3.0 all day long, but why bother? You know the sh*t you did was f*cking weak...

At any rate, please send me the link to this revolutionary flatland you're doing. My fat, lazy, washed up, unknowledgeable, old ass would love to see it. And for the record, I'm not interested in doing your sh*t...and I'm not your buddy, TJ.

Come on, tough guy...Show me what "original" flatland looks like.

eurisko4343@mac.com

Kisses...

~josh~


WELL tj :huh: Lets see it..................................................thought so.See you're just a Dick!
Always Trolling,ALWAYS! Noone EVER started a debate to ask you to come back after you left...NOONE! So with that said,You're Inarguably Laughable ,AT BEST!
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jmctigret on August 15, 2009, 02:52:08 AM
Is it true that T.J Perry once said he likes to sing this song in the shower?

Mandy 1978 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK8-gZVkYsk#lq-lq2-hq)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jmctigret on August 15, 2009, 03:31:48 AM
tell me if you think this is gay at the 22 second mark??...lol

Four Hands Guitar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4BYMvVvMg0#lq-lq2-hq)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Clash on August 15, 2009, 04:03:11 AM
This thread is just full of awesome "gay" videos!  ;D

LOL Them boys do some mighty fine fancy picking if I do say so myself!

 :beer:

Clash
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: thestraw on August 15, 2009, 05:21:08 AM
Are TJ and josh going to hate f*ck now?
did he just say hating f*ck?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 15, 2009, 06:11:50 AM
WELL tj :huh: Lets see it..................................................thought so.See you're just a Dick!
Always Trolling,ALWAYS! Noone EVER started a debate to ask you to come back after you left...NOONE! So with that said,You're Inarguably Laughable ,AT BEST!

I sent him a PM containing videos and tricks that I hadn't seen anyone else do before. I figured that was the mature way of handling being called out about my riding. If you can maybe tell me a better way of handling that situation, please do so.

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jffe on August 15, 2009, 06:41:40 AM
----So not that I care really, since my main era 86'-90' had plenty of neon, mullets, and overall 'gheye'. But why is it like pseudo-cool for flatlanders to dress/look/act/appear sorta femmy or bi or whatever ? I mean, it has nothing to do with the riding obviously, is it just for fun then....Like DeGroot, then Faris, got soooo bored with high level technical flatland riding that they 1) acted weird, and 2) only bothered to try and do insane tricks at comps, by the end ? I guess I simply don't understand the motivation in general.
----And Teej is still a fairly opinionated "dickhead", in gheye-speak, but he's still said more true/accurate things on this forum in the past 2 years than damn near anybody cept maybe Schoolen, or Fenton, they are just more "polite" or technical about it usually ha-ha. I'd certainly rather read 10 posts from Tj than from MUTT, any day, any week, any place. /end

jffe
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 15, 2009, 06:49:48 AM
...Teej...still said more true/accurate things on this forum in the past 2 years than damn near anybody cept maybe Schoolen, or Fenton, they are just more "polite" or technical about it usually ha-ha. I'd certainly rather read 10 posts from Tj  any week, any place. /end
jffe

Yes in deed...N
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: g-man on August 15, 2009, 06:55:03 AM
...Teej...still said more true/accurate things on this forum in the past 2 years than damn near anybody cept maybe Schoolen, or Fenton, they are just more "polite" or technical about it usually ha-ha. I'd certainly rather read 10 posts from Tj  any week, any place. /end
jffe

Yes in deed...N
Nah
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 15, 2009, 07:07:54 AM
G what are you gonna gain by knocking him down. I think all you guys are gonna get liver problems, worst than any of my bike problems.

TJ sometimes silence is gold...its the best defense.

What is awful is both sides keep dragging. The money thing was stupid and so was bringing G's children into all this bickering.

You guys say sorry but none of you are man enough to say it with heart...N

STUPID PRIDE AND EGO = MAN
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: JUGGARNAUT on August 15, 2009, 07:12:19 AM
G what are you gonna gain by knocking him down. I think all you guys are gonna get liver problems, worst than any of my bike problems.

TJ sometimes silence is gold...its the best defense.

What is awful is both sides keep dragging. The money thing was stupid and so was bringing G's children.

You guys say sorry but none of you are man enough to say it with heart...N

When He steps down off the Ivory tower,it'll cease,Neela ,don't know if you noticed but for as long as I have been on here ,he has dogged people.So G has a much right to "knock him down" as you have to hold him up.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 15, 2009, 07:34:05 AM
I don't agree with the way TJ expresses sometimes...He is extremely Able in expressing in a polite manner...BUT who do you want him to be?

You guys take everything he says way to seriously. If you have felt he has been very wrong, don't go in circles about it, say it point blank, hell pull a TJ on him.

Anyone who draws sappy drawings like the the way he does, deep down has a good heart...try to see past the jibber jabber...weren't you guys like him when in your late teens and early 20's...N

AHHH its time to post something gay....well with all that said feels like the police raids in bathrooms in NY during the early 80s.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: JUGGARNAUT on August 15, 2009, 07:41:52 AM
I don't agree with the way TJ expresses sometimes...He is extremely cable in expressing in a polite manner...BUT who do you want him to be?

 hell pull a TJ on him.
...weren't you guys like him when in your late teens and early 20's...N
Just to be sure,are you saying he's a Loud mouth lil scumbag?I just don't want to answer this wrong,ya know,can't commit an answer without all facts.....
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 15, 2009, 08:11:52 AM
I don't agree with the way TJ expresses sometimes...He is extremely Able in expressing in a polite manner...BUT who do you want him to be?

You guys take everything he says way to seriously. If you have felt he has been very wrong, don't go in circles about it, say it point blank, hell pull a TJ on him.

Anyone who draws sappy drawings like the the way he does, deep down has a good heart...try to see past the jibber jabber...weren't you guys like him when in your late teens and early 20's...N

AHHH its time to post something gay....well with all that said feels like the police raids in bathrooms in NY during the early 80s.

To me He is a not "scumbag"(mind you there are some scary scumbags out in the world, who rape, kill, and abuse). Truth is you all enjoy the tango round and round.

If you know him this long then you know he is blunt, Why worry. What comes around goes around, at some point its gonna bite someone in the ass.

Everyone have a cold glass of water and lie down...think gay thoughts...Nite

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tafkat on August 15, 2009, 08:31:12 AM
Are TJ and josh going to hate f*ck now?
did he just say hating f*ck?

berserker?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 15, 2009, 08:33:56 AM
The Duke?  If you are referring to John Wayne then that is gay!  Everyone knows that Clint Eastwood is the man!  ...and as stated his pants are kinda tight.  

Unicycles are for clowns and well I think you are a clown.  Clowns like attention and are usually weirdos.

So in order to take the gay out of flatland we will need to give you the boot.

 :rolleyes:

Dude stop worrying about other peoples business!  Use that time to learn how to ride a bicycle and recycle that unicycle.

That is just my ("gay") opinion.  ;D

Clash


um FYI John Wayne is the original gangster. ^_^ ^_^ ^_^
(http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/6500000/John-Wayne-in-The-High-and-the-Mighty-classic-movies-6566164-500-352.jpg) (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/classic-movies/links/6566164)



i wish i owned this

(http://images1.fanpop.com/images/photos/2300000/John-Wayne-Dome-Lunch-Box-lunch-boxes-2355958-280-280.jpg) (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/lunch-boxes/links/2355958)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: katobmx on August 15, 2009, 08:37:53 AM
I don't agree with the way TJ expresses sometimes...He is extremely Able in expressing in a polite manner...BUT who do you want him to be?

You guys take everything he says way to seriously. If you have felt he has been very wrong, don't go in circles about it, say it point blank, hell pull a TJ on him.

Anyone who draws sappy drawings like the the way he does, deep down has a good heart...try to see past the jibber jabber...weren't you guys like him when in your late teens and early 20's...N

AHHH its time to post something gay....well with all that said feels like the police raids in bathrooms in NY during the early 80s.

To me He is a not "scumbag"(mind you there are some scary scumbags out in the world, who rape, kill, and abuse). Truth is you all enjoy the tango round and round.

If you know him this long then you know he is blunt, Why worry. What comes around goes around, at some point its gonna bite someone in the ass.

Everyone have a cold glass of water and lie down...think gay thoughts...Nite



My favorite is how people bash TJ, TJ says somethin, and then they apologize. WTF lol
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 15, 2009, 09:06:22 AM
([url]http://i25.tinypic.com/2nl8p51.jpg[/url])


 :angry: Hey howd you get that gif of me?




 ^_^
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: EZChris on August 15, 2009, 02:48:57 PM
(http://s7v1.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/230448513?$product$)


I've got somthing to put in you.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Mr.Jowee on August 15, 2009, 05:50:10 PM
Nope, nothing gay here.

([url]http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t203/photo240/gayflatland.jpg[/url])

If you ever met Raphael Chiqeut (who personally made riding in short-shorts cool again) in person, you would know that mother f*cker could get any woman on the planet. Good looking, confident, and in shape, as well as a snappy dresser and a probably a great dancer. The French accent doesn't hurt either. I overheard a conversation he had with some chick. Went like this: "Do you have a light?" She reaches for a lighter, and asks "where are you from?" "France" Just like that, she was ready to f*ck. Seriously.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Tweekend on August 15, 2009, 05:58:36 PM
## I know what boys liiiiiike, I know what guyyyys want....  ##

(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm74/Canaussies/BumBum.jpg)

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: quad_simmons on August 15, 2009, 07:10:39 PM
WTF Meow Song (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80721166#file=http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/video/477884/80721166.flv-thumb=http://media.ebaumsworld.com/2009/08/80721166/meao.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Stereolab on August 15, 2009, 08:00:09 PM
(http://www.vaginalady.com/images/2006/2006-06-25godlovesgay.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: kabirun on August 15, 2009, 11:45:28 PM
If you ever met Raphael Chiqeut (who personally made riding in short-shorts cool again) in person, you would know that mother f*cker could get any woman on the planet. Good looking, confident, and in shape, as well as a snappy dresser and a probably a great dancer. The French accent doesn't hurt either. I overheard a conversation he had with some chick. Went like this: "Do you have a light?" She reaches for a lighter, and asks "where are you from?" "France" Just like that, she was ready to f*ck. Seriously.

this is equal to admitting you would have liked to have sexual intercourse with him, which brings us back to the point of how gay flatland is turning...


               ^_^

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: JUGGARNAUT on August 15, 2009, 11:59:04 PM
LMAO!!! ^_^
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 16, 2009, 02:27:23 AM
At the Voodoo Jam Rap was making pouty sexy, gigolo faces at the camera..it was hilarious. Please post those...lol

From the Pro Riders at Voodoo...I thought York Uno was one one sexy motherf*cker...he is so stylish, even with the plain simple t-shirt and jeans, uber sexy., OOOH SO NINJA...N

(You know ever thought about doing a Sexy Flatlander Calender, like the  Sexy Firemen, the women did one and they raised a huge amount for breast cancer. It could go towards a charity...I am sure many girls and ladies and queer community would buy one). You guys are so international and diverse in age, regional theme, for each month with Bike, people would definitely know about Flatland BMX. Sex sells and promotes and this can be done in good taste/cause). Just a thought.)

YOU KNOW I"M KIDDING  RIGHT? BUT NOT ABOUT UNO> JUST BE YOUR SELVES!
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Jason Rideout on August 16, 2009, 03:23:14 AM
are you a chick?IF so do you want to go out some time?all right  ,taking a brake neeed to get more beer.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: elchapin210 on August 16, 2009, 03:37:35 AM
i wouldnt want to take the gay out of flatland, leave it there, all the girls i talk to here think it looks sexy, and sexy is my middle name baby hhmmmmmhahahaaa :P
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 16, 2009, 03:40:12 AM
are you a chick?

The cats out of the bag... if I was a man then ma name would be Neel/Neil no A at the end...Neela

HA! Yes there are some women on here, and the few who are...just amazing riders and supporters. I wish they would post more...I am happy to remind that they are smart, sexy and beautiful. One of them is a super Flatlander mom...Mrs.R.P. Move over soccer moms...N
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Jason Rideout on August 16, 2009, 03:45:06 AM
chicks that do any action sports . kick a$$
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: throbster on August 16, 2009, 09:24:42 PM
If you ever met Raphael Chiqeut (who personally made riding in short-shorts cool again) in person, you would know that mother f*cker could get any woman on the planet. Good looking, confident, and in shape, as well as a snappy dresser and a probably a great dancer. The French accent doesn't hurt either. I overheard a conversation he had with some chick. Went like this: "Do you have a light?" She reaches for a lighter, and asks "where are you from?" "France" Just like that, she was ready to f*ck. Seriously.

this is equal to admitting you would have liked to have sexual intercourse with him, which brings us back to the point of how gay flatland is turning...


               ^_^



LMAO!
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 16, 2009, 09:25:56 PM
How about this, we get rid of homophobia completely and this isn't an issue.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Paris on August 16, 2009, 09:44:45 PM
How about this, we get rid of homophobia completely and this isn't an issue.

touche
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: SurfonFlatland on August 16, 2009, 10:04:08 PM
Don't be silly, Tj.  Without homophobia, we wouldn't have great topics, like the very one we are responding to, to have intellectual discussion.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bam! on August 16, 2009, 10:19:15 PM
it doesn't matter... alex jumelin is my fav rider ever. XDD

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: EZChris on August 16, 2009, 10:32:36 PM
it doesn't matter... alex jumelin is my fav rider ever. XDD




lol at your user bar signature
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 16, 2009, 11:02:19 PM
Don't be silly, Tj.  Without homophobia, we wouldn't have great topics, like the very one we are responding to, to have intellectual discussion.

Yes intellectual discussion revolving around "Well if we took out all the faggotry in our sport that is more prevalent in more popular forms of BMX then clearly we'd be better off!"

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tafkat on August 17, 2009, 03:15:11 AM
Actually, isn't faggotry different from gay these days? 'Cause I believe I've seen some faggotry that wasn't even close to being gay, and I've seen some gay that wasn't faggotry at all.

Yes, this is truly the pinnacle of intellectualism.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TGK on August 17, 2009, 05:08:50 AM
Jon!

You just need to come back to Michigan, be unemployed, and caught riding in a white belt.

Enough said.   

Hope all is well. =)

-Tim-

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 17, 2009, 06:01:40 AM
Well can you?

Flatland Beach...I saw pic at bottom of site and behold:

http://www.global-flat.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=142&pos=60 (http://www.global-flat.com/photos/displayimage.php?album=142&pos=60)

The Frenchies(always caught in tighty whitey)...this one is for them: No matter how you cut it, slice it, dice it: Its a good thing the riding speaks for itself....hence their ladies, ladies, ladies....not so DONE DONE DONE with this post..HA! 

This vid reminds me of some pro rider antics, drunk lords of Flatland, Skateboard, and BMX


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuDeBg-c5zA[/youtube]
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: mbflatland09 on August 20, 2009, 02:07:51 PM
Let's look over some of these "gay" accusations and see if at least one of said accusations would not be functional for flatland.

#1: Girl/Tight pants.  With the pant leg wrapped quite closely to the shin and ankle, with the crotch area not baggy at all, failed tricks due to pants rubbing on the tire, or seat and handlebars catching on baggy crotch or baggy pant in general is no longer an issue.

#2: Gym shorts.  Is it "gay" to wear gym shorts to work out? to play or practice basketball/tennis/baseball/football/soccer/running/etc.?  If so, I'll be informing every physically active individual who purchases or wears gym short that they are now the image of a homosexual.

#3: The color pink.  Any and all males owning an object that is the color pink is now considered to be "gay."

#4: Shirtless guys in advertisements.  Please inform Menhealth magazine, GQ, Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and any other magazine that portrays a very cut, muscular man that their images of those men make their magazine's subject "gay."

But then again, what do I know?  I wear girl pants, and gym shorts for riding, and have been in a flatlandfuel ad that ran in several Cream magazine issues doing a shirtless, x foot hang ten.  I'm sorry I'm not manly enough for flatland.  After today, I will no longer partake in flatland.

Way to put man. If those people don't like the IMAGE of flatland then they can start rollerblading. This isn't a runway show. And who in the hell cares about what I wear or what you wear. THis is why I don't come on here anymore. Everyone wants to bring politics and bull sh*t here. Not me. I ride my bike 4 to 5 days a week. Thats all that matters. So to you few riders who bitch and complain all the time. Give up flatland. Your a joke
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: the duke on August 21, 2009, 03:28:56 PM
Let's look over some of these "gay" accusations and see if at least one of said accusations would not be functional for flatland.

#1: Girl/Tight pants.  With the pant leg wrapped quite closely to the shin and ankle, with the crotch area not baggy at all, failed tricks due to pants rubbing on the tire, or seat and handlebars catching on baggy crotch or baggy pant in general is no longer an issue.

#2: Gym shorts.  Is it "gay" to wear gym shorts to work out? to play or practice basketball/tennis/baseball/football/soccer/running/etc.?  If so, I'll be informing every physically active individual who purchases or wears gym short that they are now the image of a homosexual.


#3: The color pink.  Any and all males owning an object that is the color pink is now considered to be "gay."

#4: Shirtless guys in advertisements.  Please inform Menhealth magazine, GQ, Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and any other magazine that portrays a very cut, muscular man that their images of those men make their magazine's subject "gay."

But then again, what do I know?  I wear girl pants, and gym shorts for riding, and have been in a flatlandfuel ad that ran in several Cream magazine issues doing a shirtless, x foot hang ten.  I'm sorry I'm not manly enough for flatland.  After today, I will no longer partake in flatland.

Way to put man. If those people don't like the IMAGE of flatland then they can start rollerblading. This isn't a runway show. And who in the hell cares about what I wear or what you wear. THis is why I don't come on here anymore. Everyone wants to bring politics and bull sh*t here. Not me. I ride my bike 4 to 5 days a week. Thats all that matters. So to you few riders who bitch and complain all the time. Give up flatland. Your a joke


Not sure why your only riding 4 to5 days a week? You should be riding everyday! Either way

I think this thread was launched by someone who truly is passionate bmx and flatland. Iv'e been riding for 23 years now. Flatland is now my life and career. I will quit when hell freezes over!

I've been around long enough that I feel I have the right to speak up when the activity I know and love. I also identify with is continually being represented in a sissy like manner.

Not gay but sissy like. I don't think it makes flatland any more appealing or cool. Infact I think it does the exact opposite! I have every right to come on this board and ask why people are doing it?

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Prasheel on August 21, 2009, 03:44:11 PM
Let's look over some of these "gay" accusations and see if at least one of said accusations would not be functional for flatland.

#1: Girl/Tight pants.  With the pant leg wrapped quite closely to the shin and ankle, with the crotch area not baggy at all, failed tricks due to pants rubbing on the tire, or seat and handlebars catching on baggy crotch or baggy pant in general is no longer an issue.

#2: Gym shorts.  Is it "gay" to wear gym shorts to work out? to play or practice basketball/tennis/baseball/football/soccer/running/etc.?  If so, I'll be informing every physically active individual who purchases or wears gym short that they are now the image of a homosexual.


#3: The color pink.  Any and all males owning an object that is the color pink is now considered to be "gay."

#4: Shirtless guys in advertisements.  Please inform Menhealth magazine, GQ, Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and any other magazine that portrays a very cut, muscular man that their images of those men make their magazine's subject "gay."

But then again, what do I know?  I wear girl pants, and gym shorts for riding, and have been in a flatlandfuel ad that ran in several Cream magazine issues doing a shirtless, x foot hang ten.  I'm sorry I'm not manly enough for flatland.  After today, I will no longer partake in flatland.

Way to put man. If those people don't like the IMAGE of flatland then they can start rollerblading. This isn't a runway show. And who in the hell cares about what I wear or what you wear. THis is why I don't come on here anymore. Everyone wants to bring politics and bull sh*t here. Not me. I ride my bike 4 to 5 days a week. Thats all that matters. So to you few riders who bitch and complain all the time. Give up flatland. Your a joke


Not sure why your only riding 4 to5 days a week? You should be riding everyday! Either way

I think this thread was launched by someone who truly is passionate bmx and flatland. Iv'e been riding for 23 years now. Flatland is now my life and career. I will quit when hell freezes over!

I've been around long enough that I feel I have the right to speak up when the activity I know and love. I also identify with is continually being represented in a sissy like manner.

Not gay but sissy like. I don't think it makes flatland any more appealing or cool. Infact I think it does the exact opposite! I have every right to come on this board and ask why people are doing it?



Pralex is not going to apologize for "gaying" up flatland...In fact, because of this, we are going to act more "gay" and more "sissy like"...  Just to spite you.

I can't wait to gay up the Atlanta jam in my tight jeans.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: That Joe Miller on August 21, 2009, 03:52:04 PM
Let's look over some of these "gay" accusations and see if at least one of said accusations would not be functional for flatland.

#1: Girl/Tight pants.  With the pant leg wrapped quite closely to the shin and ankle, with the crotch area not baggy at all, failed tricks due to pants rubbing on the tire, or seat and handlebars catching on baggy crotch or baggy pant in general is no longer an issue.

#2: Gym shorts.  Is it "gay" to wear gym shorts to work out? to play or practice basketball/tennis/baseball/football/soccer/running/etc.?  If so, I'll be informing every physically active individual who purchases or wears gym short that they are now the image of a homosexual.


#3: The color pink.  Any and all males owning an object that is the color pink is now considered to be "gay."

#4: Shirtless guys in advertisements.  Please inform Menhealth magazine, GQ, Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and any other magazine that portrays a very cut, muscular man that their images of those men make their magazine's subject "gay."

But then again, what do I know?  I wear girl pants, and gym shorts for riding, and have been in a flatlandfuel ad that ran in several Cream magazine issues doing a shirtless, x foot hang ten.  I'm sorry I'm not manly enough for flatland.  After today, I will no longer partake in flatland.

Way to put man. If those people don't like the IMAGE of flatland then they can start rollerblading. This isn't a runway show. And who in the hell cares about what I wear or what you wear. THis is why I don't come on here anymore. Everyone wants to bring politics and bull sh*t here. Not me. I ride my bike 4 to 5 days a week. Thats all that matters. So to you few riders who bitch and complain all the time. Give up flatland. Your a joke


Not sure why your only riding 4 to5 days a week? You should be riding everyday! Either way

I think this thread was launched by someone who truly is passionate bmx and flatland. Iv'e been riding for 23 years now. Flatland is now my life and career. I will quit when hell freezes over!

I've been around long enough that I feel I have the right to speak up when the activity I know and love. I also identify with is continually being represented in a sissy like manner.

Not gay but sissy like. I don't think it makes flatland any more appealing or cool. Infact I think it does the exact opposite! I have every right to come on this board and ask why people are doing it?



Pralex is not going to apologize for "gaying" up flatland...In fact, because of this, we are going to act more "gay" and more "sissy like"...  Just to spite you.

I can't wait to gay up the Atlanta jam in my tight jeans.
If Pralex keeps it up they're gonna get the cover of Manhole Monthly sometime soon.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 21, 2009, 05:01:23 PM
Not gay but sissy like. I don't think it makes flatland any more appealing or cool. Infact I think it does the exact opposite! I have every right to come on this board and ask why people are doing it?



And I think everyone has the right to question whether or not the questioning or deliberate singling out of one aspect of style so prevalent is detrimental to flatland.  If you can say this about tight pants or whatever, everyone else can say it about your style and you wouldn't take too kindly to that now would you? If this sport is about individualism, then asking to take the "gay" out of flatland runs contrary to the very foundations of the sport.

Something to think about.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Gensanity on August 21, 2009, 05:29:13 PM
This is a conversation that no one can win because everyone takes everything personaly, instead of logically.


Look, every popular major sport out there has the appearance of tough athletes everywhere you look.   This is what appeals to the majority of young men.  They see someone big, strong and fast, performing well, & not to mention the thousands of fans in the stands screaming their support.  So not only the people interested in becoming the sport, but also the people simply interested in watching the sport, this is what appeals to them.

Now when you take flatland, a sport where 1/2 of the participants give the appearance of the exact opposite of what has succeeded in producing great competition and generating millions of dollars in revenue, well, flatland just donesn't stand a chance.

You don't have to dress and act all manly with a cigarette pack rolled up your sleve, etc, as many people have over-exaggerated.   :rolleyes:  And yes you have the right to express yourself in this freestyle sport.  But realize & accept the fact that you're not helping it's popularity at all.  In fact you're probably hurting it, unless you're goal is to bring in more female participants.

Be yourself and have fun.  But don't start flame wars just because the truth is offensive.

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: katobmx on August 21, 2009, 05:36:56 PM
Don't we kinda need skinny jeans. all those switches etc just arent possible with out them. ^_^

Can we take the Hate out of Flatland.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 21, 2009, 05:48:13 PM
I guess Skateboarding is the biggest 'gay' since this thread is only based on clothing....and has more female participants than ever...haha.

Skateboarding is most popular around the world now and growing in various parts of the world where one would never consider knowing there is lack of concrete, war, strife.

By the way I never saw Flatland as 'gay', until a few Flatlanders mentioned this, even with their viewing as such, still don't see anything gay, nor would anyone in the actual queer community think it to be looks gay...

The worst thing out of this post...if a rider is in the closet he/she is forever to be locked, since the viewing and thinking is being repped by some as being locked...Neela
 
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 21, 2009, 05:52:42 PM
This is a conversation that no one can win because everyone takes everything personaly, instead of logically.


Look, every popular major sport out there has the appearance of tough athletes everywhere you look.   This is what appeals to the majority of young men.  They see someone big, strong and fast, performing well, & not to mention the thousands of fans in the stands screaming their support.  So not only the people interested in becoming the sport, but also the people simply interested in watching the sport, this is what appeals to them.

Now when you take flatland, a sport where 1/2 of the participants give the appearance of the exact opposite of what has succeeded in producing great competition and generating millions of dollars in revenue, well, flatland just donesn't stand a chance.

You don't have to dress and act all manly with a cigarette pack rolled up your sleve, etc, as many people have over-exaggerated.   :rolleyes:  And yes you have the right to express yourself in this freestyle sport.  But realize & accept the fact that you're not helping it's popularity at all.  In fact you're probably hurting it, unless you're goal is to bring in more female participants.

Be yourself and have fun.  But don't start flame wars just because the truth is offensive.



Truth, really? Could you please explain the current state of skateboarding and street riding then? Both of these are IMMENSELY popular. You can't even like.. find skateboarding brand jeans without a skinny or slim fit.

I would like people to also NAME NAMES of riders who give off this "gay" vibe and explain how they are unpopular because of that choice of style. If your assessment of gayness is correct, these would be the least popular flatlanders for shows, for magazines, and for general riding.

Get to it. I want to know who is fagging up our sport most of all.

You couldn't be more wrong.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 21, 2009, 05:54:25 PM
Sam the Eagle "You Are All Weirdos!" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB-wmOYelnM#normal)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: the beard on August 21, 2009, 06:04:06 PM
Current fashion is what's being called "gay"; and like all things, it will change.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Gensanity on August 21, 2009, 06:23:28 PM
Bah it's not all about the tight pants.  I mean some people can wear tight pants and actualy pull it off, errr Travis & Tyler, but then others just look like faries.  TJ is somewhere in the middle.  Sometimes they look ok on him and other times it just looks fuking stoopid.  Look how matthias dressed on one of his first vids to ever hit the net.  I think he was just shirtless and in shorts.  Now he looks like damn tinkerbell.   Luckily his riding helps make up for it.  But still, I think he could make flatland a lot more appealing to the gen pub by simply dressing like he used to, instead of following trends.  I don't know maybe he has always worn tight pants but it really loosk to me like once he got popular he kind of switched the dresscode.
Same goes for prasheel.  Didn't alex say he had to talk him into it?

  meh.. There's a few names for ya, lol
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Prasheel on August 21, 2009, 06:41:51 PM
So Gesanity, lets say one day it turns out how you dress is "detrimental" to flatland.  Would you change your entire wardrobe?  This is so f*cking stupid it is hilarious to me.

Also, it makes sense for a wardrobe to change over time.  Matthias started wearing skinny jeans, you know why?  Because that's current fashion.  Being interested in fashion doesn't acutally mean a person is gay.  I know its hard for a lot of you to wrap your minds around this idea, especially the older guys, but believe it or not, you can dress up-to-date and not be homosexual.  Its possible, I promise you.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 21, 2009, 06:51:07 PM
Bah it's not all about the tight pants.  I mean some people can wear tight pants and actualy pull it off, errr Travis & Tyler, but then others just look like faries.  TJ is somewhere in the middle.  Sometimes they look ok on him and other times it just looks fuking stoopid.  Look how matthias dressed on one of his first vids to ever hit the net.  I think he was just shirtless and in shorts.  Now he looks like damn tinkerbell.   Luckily his riding helps make up for it.  But still, I think he could make flatland a lot more appealing to the gen pub by simply dressing like he used to, instead of following trends.  I don't know maybe he has always worn tight pants but it really loosk to me like once he got popular he kind of switched the dresscode.
Same goes for prasheel.  Didn't alex say he had to talk him into it?

  meh.. There's a few names for ya, lol

So the current problem with flatlands image resides with Tyler, me, Alex, and Prasheel?

Good to know I'm one of the four horseman of the apocalypse that is "TEH GAY" in flatland.

As for Matthias, he changed his style, and now hes arguably one of the best in the world, and has more people trying to look like him than anyone else in the sport. not only that, but he has numerous sponsors, Redbull pays ALL of his travel expenses, and he's on the way to making a career out of his riding.

Yep, the gay sure made that turn out bad.

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Rad255 on August 21, 2009, 07:04:26 PM
Bah it's not all about the tight pants.  I mean some people can wear tight pants and actualy pull it off, errr Travis & Tyler, but then others just look like faries.  TJ is somewhere in the middle.  Sometimes they look ok on him and other times it just looks fuking stoopid.  Look how matthias dressed on one of his first vids to ever hit the net.  I think he was just shirtless and in shorts.  Now he looks like damn tinkerbell.   Luckily his riding helps make up for it.  But still, I think he could make flatland a lot more appealing to the gen pub by simply dressing like he used to, instead of following trends.  I don't know maybe he has always worn tight pants but it really loosk to me like once he got popular he kind of switched the dresscode.
Same goes for prasheel.  Didn't alex say he had to talk him into it?

  meh.. There's a few names for ya, lol

Wow.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Gensanity on August 21, 2009, 07:32:57 PM
So Gesanity, lets say one day it turns out how you dress is "detrimental" to flatland.  Would you change your entire wardrobe?  This is so f*cking stupid it is hilarious to me.
good point!

So the current problem with flatlands image resides with Tyler, me, Alex, and Prasheel?

No, Like Travis, I said Tyler pulls it off ok, you you do to... sometimes... so moreso It is just with Matthias the most, then alex and prasheel ok?

Look, Alex has a point.  I am a slob.  I really don't care about how I dress most of the time.  Maybe if I did, I would present a better image of flatland too, lol.  I'm really just trying to generate some responses.  Unfortunately TJ is usually the only one willing to keep me entertained.  Sorry, It gets very boring up here at work.  Just trying to stir things up.



Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: wookie on August 21, 2009, 08:13:37 PM
I have not read but the last page of this post so forgive me if this point has already been addressed.

When Baco Pride came out and Faris had his gayish image, flatland was at all the major US comps and X games and quite a few guys were getting PAID!
Doesn't seem like the psuedo/mock gay thing really hurt there does it?

As far as the skinny jeans and colorful outfits.  Well that seems quite a bit more macho than what was going on in the late 90's.  Like it or not.  Don't think it's hurting anything and doesn't strike me as being GAY either.

 The church I ride at has a Gay Mens AA meeting a couple times a month,  these guys DO not rock the skinny jean colorful shirt look.  They are much more stylish and well groomed than that.  lol

Brian
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: kabirun on August 21, 2009, 09:02:56 PM
OK people I think enough has been said about this, and it is time to end it.  Some users who have felt themselves personally attacked by this questions have misled the discussion to a more personal/micro level (sexual preference, dressing style), but the reality is that this is a philosophical question.

the way I see it, the "GAY" in the original question is more like a "collective gay" thing as opposed to a personal thing. the question is also rhetorical, because we already know the answer: 

No, we cannot take the Gay out of flatland.

Why, simply because flatland has always being a bit gay no matter what. it doesn't matter if your bike is pink or black or if you wear short shorts, slim fit or baggy jeans to ride, or even if you are really macho. and there's nothing we can do about it.

how is flatland gay? I don't have a simple answer, and would not like to start comparisons with other sports. but as much as I'm crazy about this sport, I can recognize there's something gay about it that you don't feel with other sports. but don't worry too much cause "gay" not always mean homosexual.

(http://www.23mag.com/mags/american/amf8710.jpg)


 :beer: :beer: :beer:




Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Paved Paradise on August 21, 2009, 09:20:33 PM
JUST RIDE guys ^_^

wear what you want, ride how you want.

Ive worn skinny jeans for almost 3 years now, I get it all from ccs haha which is all skating stuff, pants last years for me and I wear them riding too because there out of the way, and its just how I dress. thats all I care

Ride hard guys, keep the sport alive and just have fun. Remember Fun?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 21, 2009, 09:28:31 PM
I refuse to believe Duke that you have been riding for this long without wearing a set of leathers.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: MIKE EVANS on August 21, 2009, 09:32:51 PM
I refuse to believe Duke that you have been riding for this long without wearing a set of leathers.
OK This made me laugh. "Leathers" The ultimate skinny pants.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 21, 2009, 09:42:14 PM
I refuse to believe Duke that you have been riding for this long without wearing a set of leathers.
OK This made me laugh. "Leathers" The ultimate skinny pants.

Seriously, lets be real about this. Old school riding with the leathers, neon colors, showmanship. It was gayer then than now.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Evil_Lincoln on August 21, 2009, 09:55:45 PM
I've learned a lot reading posts here.  A lot of you guys are bad ass in this sport and I'm glad to be here.  Now I've learned that the sport I want to be part of is "gay" (maybe not homosexual, or whatever).  It doesn't deter me, though...I'll ride anyway.

Most of what I'm seeing is a clothing issue it looks like.  Tight pants seem to be brought up a lot.  Honestly, I think a kilt would be the best thing to wear.  It's totally non-restrictive and you can get them in cool patterns and colors, and your nads get a little ventilation to boot.  Nobody ever called Braveheart gay and he even wore makeup with his kilt, so I think it's a good solution. 
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: MIKE EVANS on August 21, 2009, 10:16:10 PM
There has always been characters in flatland. People that will do things for a laugh/reaction. Im not going to lie, I have often enjoyed their antics and it never once made me want to quit riding or change anything about it. I enjoy laughing at the things they do.
BUT I want you to ask yourself this one simple question.
If you woke up one day and found out that the best flatland rider in the world, quite possbly the rider who made you want to ride flatland, was gay, and the whole media viewing world found out at the same time as you and it became a known fact that the best flatlander in the world was gay, would you quit riding flatland?
If you would, then its not as much your passion as you claim it to be.
So at that point, "Taking the gay out of flatland" would mean what, arranging a hit on the number one rider ever?????
Just go out, ride, get better, progress and quit worrying about what everyone else is doing. It has ZERO affect on your personal progression.
I was actually gonna type a reply toward the whole skinny jean debate, but decided why? If you wear them, wear them. If you dont, then dont. Go enjoy riding your bike. If a badass rider came to your spot, maybe even better than you, and you didnt ride with him solely because he was wearing skinny jeans and you dont, then YOU are ultimately the loser.
Just my opinion, bash me if you like!!!!!
-MIKE
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 21, 2009, 10:21:55 PM
There has always been characters in flatland. People that will do things for a laugh/reaction. Im not going to lie, I have often enjoyed their antics and it never once made me want to quit riding or change anything about it. I enjoy laughing at the things they do.
BUT I want you to ask yourself this one simple question.
If you woke up one day and found out that the best flatland rider in the world, quite possbly the rider who made you want to ride flatland, was gay, and the whole media viewing world found out at the same time as you and it became a known fact that the best flatlander in the world was gay, would you quit riding flatland?
If you would, then its not as much your passion as you claim it to be.
So at that point, "Taking the gay out of flatland" would mean what, arranging a hit on the number one rider ever?????
Just go out, ride, get better, progress and quit worrying about what everyone else is doing. It has ZERO affect on your personal progression.
I was actually gonna type a reply toward the whole skinny jean debate, but decided why? If you wear them, wear them. If you dont, then dont. Go enjoy riding your bike. If a badass rider came to your spot, maybe even better than you, and you didnt ride with him solely because he was wearing skinny jeans and you dont, then YOU are ultimately the loser.
Just my opinion, bash me if you like!!!!!
-MIKE

What's really funny, is arguably some of the best flatlanders in the world who would be the last people you would suspect of being gay, have done more gay sh*t than you would want to imagine.

And no, I'm not talking about the french guys.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: kabirun on August 21, 2009, 10:25:29 PM
Seriously, lets be real about this. Old school riding with the leathers, neon colors, showmanship. It was gayer then than now.


Really?

(http://www.global-flat.com/photos/albums/Voodoo%20Jam%202007/friday_resize/normal_am-contest_063.jpg)

(http://www.global-flat.com/photos/albums/Voodoo%20Jam%202007/friday_resize/normal_am-contest_096.jpg)

It is all fun to me anyway...
 :beer:


Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: MIKE EVANS on August 22, 2009, 12:29:26 AM
Seriously, lets be real about this. Old school riding with the leathers, neon colors, showmanship. It was gayer then than now.


Really?

([url]http://www.global-flat.com/photos/albums/Voodoo%20Jam%202007/friday_resize/normal_am-contest_063.jpg[/url])

([url]http://www.global-flat.com/photos/albums/Voodoo%20Jam%202007/friday_resize/normal_am-contest_096.jpg[/url])

It is all fun to me anyway...
 :beer:



These guys do this to give people crap to talk about on the forum boards. You know why they dont care what you think????? Because every single one of these pictures was very possibly taken by some fine ass girl that the guys in the pictures are going home with.
GAY PEOPLE DONT GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO ACT GAY.... THEY ARE JUST GAY!!!!!
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: MIKE EVANS on August 22, 2009, 12:41:46 AM
There has always been characters in flatland. People that will do things for a laugh/reaction. Im not going to lie, I have often enjoyed their antics and it never once made me want to quit riding or change anything about it. I enjoy laughing at the things they do.
BUT I want you to ask yourself this one simple question.
If you woke up one day and found out that the best flatland rider in the world, quite possbly the rider who made you want to ride flatland, was gay, and the whole media viewing world found out at the same time as you and it became a known fact that the best flatlander in the world was gay, would you quit riding flatland?
If you would, then its not as much your passion as you claim it to be.
So at that point, "Taking the gay out of flatland" would mean what, arranging a hit on the number one rider ever?????
Just go out, ride, get better, progress and quit worrying about what everyone else is doing. It has ZERO affect on your personal progression.
I was actually gonna type a reply toward the whole skinny jean debate, but decided why? If you wear them, wear them. If you dont, then dont. Go enjoy riding your bike. If a badass rider came to your spot, maybe even better than you, and you didnt ride with him solely because he was wearing skinny jeans and you dont, then YOU are ultimately the loser.
Just my opinion, bash me if you like!!!!!
-MIKE

What's really funny, is arguably some of the best flatlanders in the world who would be the last people you would suspect of being gay, have done more gay sh*t than you would want to imagine.

And no, I'm not talking about the french guys.
Exactly. And just about everyone of them has a really hot girlfriend. My friends and I are far from gay, but used to love making overly homophobic people think we were just for our own amusement. One time a friend and I left Jacksonville to drive down south to do shows. Before we left, my older brother thought it would be funny to put the two male symbols interlinked together on the back of my car with "Just married" We were half-way to Miami before we realized what he did and put it together why all those uber-manly truckers were trying to run us off the road. Hell, we left it on there. Once we figured out WHY they were trying to kill us, it was actually really funny to us and we actually started giving them more to talk about as they drove past us giving the finger, shouting "Fu@#ing Faggots.".
The thing is, none of it had to do with the fact that we rode bikes. My brother would have done that to me if we were heading to a concert or anywhere else. What about the two guys that did that thing from the Warped Tour? They weren't flatlanders. Why has this been pinned to flatlanders like we are the only ones who do this kind of crap to get a laugh?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jmctigret on August 22, 2009, 12:42:04 AM
on fashion and how people look at you the Brady Bunch movie makes a great point about this topic.
enjoy
Jan Brady Bunch Tribulations 3G2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jGjXByp1gc#normal)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Wouter van der Linde on August 22, 2009, 12:57:06 AM
I think that any rider who disrespect a other rider by clothes or looks is not gay but FAKE!
so f*ck you guys that are disrespecting or calling a rider gay that wears tight pants..
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Pralex on August 22, 2009, 01:34:22 AM
I guess I feel honoured that my name was brought up in this thread and related to the downfall and immense unpopularity of our sport.

PS: It wasn't that Alex talked me in to slimmer pants, but just that he was trying to talk me out of the pants I was wearing previous. ;)

PPS: I've been traveling all summer putting on shows because I'm deemed entertaining.  Getting paid money to ride = being unsuccessful I guess? 

PPPS: I probably ride better than you, lol.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: MIKE EVANS on August 22, 2009, 01:54:03 AM
I refuse to believe Duke that you have been riding for this long without wearing a set of leathers.
OK This made me laugh. "Leathers" The ultimate skinny pants.

Seriously, lets be real about this. Old school riding with the leathers, neon colors, showmanship. It was gayer then than now.
I just realized you put "Showmanship" in there. Now that was indeed one gay part of flatland. Do you know how many times I came in 2cd or 3rd because I had low showmanship scores? LOL I was told I looked way too serious when I rode. HAHAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jmctigret on August 22, 2009, 02:01:51 AM
what both of these to learn what you do when someone picks on you

My Bodyguard - " I Thought You Said This Guy Was Tough" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucOGo5D8u7g#normal)

My Bodyguard - "Without The Bike, It's Moody's Now" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mzfFZQOgpg#normal)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Gensanity on August 22, 2009, 02:07:17 AM


PPPS: I ride better than you, lol.

fixed

it doesn't take much!

Like I said I was just trying to get a reaction.
I have no problem with the "people" that wear tight pants.  I just think the "image" might deter others that may be interested.  But I guess most who are at the stage of being "interested" Are actualy pretty young, and walking around with tighty panties on anyways.

I wish people would be willing to share their point of view as much on other topics too, that may not be so controversal, and are actualy positive.  

So many pages on this and how many pages are on the thread(s) combined about Trevlon's new place in trinidad?

The only time people post here is to either attack, defend, buy, or sell.

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: flatlandpercy on August 22, 2009, 03:53:03 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v410/flatlandpercy/6169_119836814646_505764646_2226681.jpg)

hahaha her's a picture of me molesting Cory Fester.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 22, 2009, 04:09:16 AM
Sam the Eagle "You Are All Weirdos!" ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB-wmOYelnM#normal[/url])


im sorry but the conservation was won the second this was posted
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Stereolab on August 22, 2009, 04:35:29 AM
(http://www.appletreeblog.com/wp-content/2007/10/gay-athletes.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Paradoxium on August 22, 2009, 10:53:50 AM
(http://www.global-flat.com/upload/media/2009-05-15-20-29-50Szombathely-flyer-V1.jpg)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tod miller on August 22, 2009, 06:37:26 PM
Does anyone remember FREEstyle?  I think the "FREE" part of style includes how you dress aswell.  

Imagine if we all acted the same, rode the same, dressed the same, had the same interests...we would be a pretty boring sport.  Or we might call ourselves BMX racers.  Ha, ha!

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: the duke on August 22, 2009, 11:31:18 PM
I refuse to believe Duke that you have been riding for this long without wearing a set of leathers.
OK This made me laugh. "Leathers" The ultimate skinny pants.

Ok, you got me :)

I had some Haro mode 3's bitches!

They were a little small too! Probably looked like Alex P or TJ in there girl pant! LOL

I also rocked some pink and white checkered vans! Sooo Gaaaaayyyy!!!! LOL
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 23, 2009, 06:17:24 AM
You know what's even more confusing, is that it was more popular (by number of riders anyway) in the US when the leathers were around than when we went to slammed seats and baggy pants.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 23, 2009, 06:33:18 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk2wViKSh_M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk2wViKSh_M)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Clash on August 23, 2009, 09:10:57 AM
Back to the tight pants thing......

I don't know if I can roll in tight pants..... so I switched from boxers to briefs.

Does that count?  :mellow:

 ;D

Clash

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Aeons of Flat on August 23, 2009, 01:32:17 PM
I laughed so hard at the video TJ, best part is when he puts on the nos by giving the guy a yank.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: JoeKickass on August 23, 2009, 02:29:25 PM
Great thread. :lol:

Nevermind the fact that 'gay' is more popular than ever these days --

if there's a genuine concern about refining the image of the riders -- that's easy to remedy.

Uniforms.

Good luck.   :beer:

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Paradoxium on August 23, 2009, 03:20:30 PM
Nevermind the fact that 'gay' is more popular than ever these days --   


Thats merely an illusion as a result of the gay community taking a large percentage of media/celebrity type of jobs.

Examples are singing/dancing, modeling/fashion/hairdressing, acting/movie related jobs, radio dj's, etc.  They focus heavily in these fields to give the illusion there are more gays than there really are.

Thats why you rarely see them go for jobs like mechanics, fitter/machinst/welders, factory jobs, the construction/building industry, etc. They go for jobs in the spotlight, or media, office, hairdressing type of work. The only gays I've ever seen in all my years in the trades and construction industries were sales reps or guys selling/fitting curtains. My observations of 24 years in the workforce.



Is flatland turning gay? Not really. There may be some gays, but we can accept them for who they are. We ride flatland and have a common bond.  Tight pants doesn't look gay at all. I saw tight pants on all the street riders before it became the trend everywhere. Usually trends come from outside BMX, but I believe street BMX riders started it this time.

There may be a few gays in flat, but most gay looking poses are done for laughs.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 23, 2009, 09:24:55 PM

Is flatland turning gay? Not really. There may be some gays, but we can accept them for who they are. We ride flatland and have a common bond.  Tight pants doesn't look gay at all. I saw tight pants on all the street riders before it became the trend everywhere. Usually trends come from outside BMX, but I believe street BMX riders started it this time.

There may be a few gays in flat, but most gay looking poses are done for laughs.

Have you actually met a gay flatlander? I never have met a full on "i only enjoy the company of men" flatlander. Now I've met flatlanders that have done some pretty weird sh*t that could be marked down as "really f*cking gay" but nobody that ever exclusively only slept with other men.

The last part is dead on.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Stereolab on August 23, 2009, 10:08:16 PM
Was Rick Allison gay? 
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Stereolab on August 23, 2009, 10:15:05 PM
Just did a bit of research and it turns out that he was.  So it's good to know there's been at least one gay, popular flatlander.  RIP.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Paradoxium on August 24, 2009, 01:43:59 AM

Is flatland turning gay? Not really. There may be some gays, but we can accept them for who they are. We ride flatland and have a common bond.  Tight pants doesn't look gay at all. I saw tight pants on all the street riders before it became the trend everywhere. Usually trends come from outside BMX, but I believe street BMX riders started it this time.

There may be a few gays in flat, but most gay looking poses are done for laughs.

Have you actually met a gay flatlander? I never have met a full on "i only enjoy the company of men" flatlander. Now I've met flatlanders that have done some pretty weird sh*t that could be marked down as "really f*cking gay" but nobody that ever exclusively only slept with other men.

The last part is dead on.

Bi, I believe.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Paradoxium on August 24, 2009, 02:00:13 AM
Was Rick Allison gay?  
Just did a bit of research and it turns out that he was.  So it's good to know there's been at least one gay, popular flatlander.  RIP.

Years before I read of his death, a friend of mine was riding flat here in Australia near some US Navy guys and they asked him if he knew of Rick Allison. What a small world. They said sadly he had problems with his girlfriend and had depression. Then a few years later I read he died. RIP Rick.  Said to be the first paid flatlander in the world.
The first magazine I bought had a pic of him doing a high speed windsurfer very low. I thought wow, and immediately tried to learn them. I got alright at doing them too, but later found backsweep on bars is essential for this trick.  :P
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tod miller on August 24, 2009, 03:25:51 AM
Rick Allison died?  When, how?  Man, that sucks.  I met him a few times and he was a really cool cat.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: ASC on August 24, 2009, 03:52:36 AM
Was Rick Allison gay?  
Just did a bit of research and it turns out that he was.  So it's good to know there's been at least one gay, popular flatlander.  RIP.

Years before I read of his death, a friend of mine was riding flat here in Australia near some US Navy guys and they asked him if he knew of Rick Allison. What a small world. They said sadly he had problems with his girlfriend and had depression. Then a few years later I read he died. RIP Rick.  Said to be the first paid flatlander in the world.

The first magazine I bought had a pic of him doing a high speed windsurfer very low. I thought wow, and immediately tried to learn them. I got alright at doing them too, but later found backsweep on bars is essential for this trick.  :P

Now, This is interesting.... hope it was a natural, peaceful death, and not something self afflicted...N

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: JFos on August 24, 2009, 04:49:10 PM
he always had sun glasses on. :mellow:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Prasheel on August 24, 2009, 05:03:05 PM
Was Rick Allison gay?  
Just did a bit of research and it turns out that he was.  So it's good to know there's been at least one gay, popular flatlander.  RIP.

Years before I read of his death, a friend of mine was riding flat here in Australia near some US Navy guys and they asked him if he knew of Rick Allison. What a small world. They said sadly he had problems with his girlfriend and had depression. Then a few years later I read he died. RIP Rick.  Said to be the first paid flatlander in the world.

The first magazine I bought had a pic of him doing a high speed windsurfer very low. I thought wow, and immediately tried to learn them. I got alright at doing them too, but later found backsweep on bars is essential for this trick.  :P

Now, This is interesting.... hope it was a natural, peaceful death, and not something self afflicted...N




Or brought about by judgmental views...

By f*cking idiots...
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Stereolab on August 24, 2009, 05:38:39 PM
I believe he died of AIDS.  Be careful out there.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: dr.feelgood on August 24, 2009, 06:09:37 PM
Was Rick Allison gay?  
Just did a bit of research and it turns out that he was.  So it's good to know there's been at least one gay, popular flatlander.  RIP.

Years before I read of his death, a friend of mine was riding flat here in Australia near some US Navy guys and they asked him if he knew of Rick Allison. What a small world. They said sadly he had problems with his girlfriend and had depression. Then a few years later I read he died. RIP Rick.  Said to be the first paid flatlander in the world.

The first magazine I bought had a pic of him doing a high speed windsurfer very low. I thought wow, and immediately tried to learn them. I got alright at doing them too, but later found backsweep on bars is essential for this trick.  :P

Now, This is interesting.... hope it was a natural, peaceful death, and not something self afflicted...N




Or brought about by judgmental views...

By f*cking idiots...


Who can't see what they say or do affects people...
i'm just quoting for gayness ;D
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: tod miller on August 24, 2009, 06:34:00 PM
Was Rick Allison gay?  
Just did a bit of research and it turns out that he was.  So it's good to know there's been at least one gay, popular flatlander.  RIP.

Years before I read of his death, a friend of mine was riding flat here in Australia near some US Navy guys and they asked him if he knew of Rick Allison. What a small world. They said sadly he had problems with his girlfriend and had depression. Then a few years later I read he died. RIP Rick.  Said to be the first paid flatlander in the world.

The first magazine I bought had a pic of him doing a high speed windsurfer very low. I thought wow, and immediately tried to learn them. I got alright at doing them too, but later found backsweep on bars is essential for this trick.  :P

Now, This is interesting.... hope it was a natural, peaceful death, and not something self afflicted...N




Or brought about by judgmental views...

By f*cking idiots...


Who can't see what they say or do affects people...

One of my best friends in high school was gay, and he was also "outed" and teased by some very immature assholes.  My friend ultimately went home one day and killed himself by a self-inflicted gun shot to the head because he couldn't deal with the tormenting from other students.  It really shook up the high school.

Homophobia does, and will continue to kill people.   It's disgusting, but then there are those who LIKE to see this sh*t. 
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: JFos on August 24, 2009, 06:48:28 PM
Was Rick Allison gay?  
Just did a bit of research and it turns out that he was.  So it's good to know there's been at least one gay, popular flatlander.  RIP.

Years before I read of his death, a friend of mine was riding flat here in Australia near some US Navy guys and they asked him if he knew of Rick Allison. What a small world. They said sadly he had problems with his girlfriend and had depression. Then a few years later I read he died. RIP Rick.  Said to be the first paid flatlander in the world.

The first magazine I bought had a pic of him doing a high speed windsurfer very low. I thought wow, and immediately tried to learn them. I got alright at doing them too, but later found backsweep on bars is essential for this trick.  :P

Now, This is interesting.... hope it was a natural, peaceful death, and not something self afflicted...N




Or brought about by judgmental views...

By f*cking idiots...


Who can't see what they say or do affects people...

in negative unhelpful ways..leading to a dip in consumer spending and the confidense index in the following areas....
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 25, 2009, 06:47:53 AM
"Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy" - Queen [High Definition] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfQ8_i7vaC4&feature=related#ws-normal)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: dogzilla on August 25, 2009, 07:18:05 AM
This thread.

I personally wear tight pants so the cuffs don't get caught in my crank and wheels. everytime i wear slightly baggy pants something gets caught.
last time I wore a pair of shorts, they got caught on my seat.  That was bad, almost ate dirt.  
I have a pair of tight pants and a pair of cut offs.  There the only thing I ride in.

I've done some pretty weird sh*t too.

Oh and I have bright red shoes and I never wear a shirt.
pretty gay.

TJ, what was with that vid a page ago.  wtf man, what are you searching for on youtube, I don't even want to know.

I thought the pink was a nice touch, cant really see it though.  oh well.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 27, 2009, 02:00:18 AM
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk2wViKSh_M[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk2wViKSh_M[/url])


WTF?
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: GRFN.FLAT. on August 27, 2009, 07:07:39 PM
I've done some pretty weird sh*t too.
:huh:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Pralex on August 27, 2009, 07:38:01 PM
Quote from: the duke
Can we take the Gay out of flatland?

No.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: TJ Perry on August 27, 2009, 11:29:27 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZZo50VA7Eg&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZZo50VA7Eg&feature=related)

Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Bring The Lulz on August 27, 2009, 11:35:59 PM
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZZo50VA7Eg&feature=related[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZZo50VA7Eg&feature=related[/url])




lol caramelldansen  ^_^
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: g-man on August 28, 2009, 03:48:19 AM
Quote from: the duke
Can we take the Gay out of flatland?

No.
I hate to be a +1 guy,,, but +1
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: rickallison on March 23, 2013, 03:35:57 AM
Hey guys ..i read some of the stories on gay in bmx. I Also heard some guys say i was gay and im dead. We i came out of the closet in about 1988. I am gay and no im not dead. I was a pro flatlander in the 80s. And i still ride today. Gay is just a part of who i am..but if it helps others to know ..yep im gay.To me its 100% ok. Hope you all are ok with that. i am. see ya. Rick Allison. ps .im on you-tube...my account is rickallison100 i have some bike videos and stuff of me riding on that acount..im today 48 yrs old and still enjoy riding as much today as i did back when i was 19 and sponcered. Im just ok at riding ..but i just do the best i can today ...its all about the fun for me and love of riding. Thanks.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Keneken on March 23, 2013, 09:28:18 AM
If you search around on the Internet for long enough your bound to find a story about somebody being dead, it's kinda like the new fb trend; create a group for somebody saying they died when they didn't just to watch the likes n comments roll in. . . Now that's gay!
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: rickallison on March 23, 2013, 06:04:31 PM
When guys say ..''That's so Gay'' it ,to me, means stupid. or a negative way to be down on a group of people...like me .Being straight if i saw a guy riding and he sucked and i said..thats so straight? its just stupid. I just wish guys would stop thinking its cool to put being gay down. Its not cool its not cool. Thanks again for not being that stupid idiot .
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: JUGGARNAUT on March 23, 2013, 07:20:16 PM
Good for you Rick!!
Meth addiction Pro bmx freestyler Rick Allison webcam June 6, 2011 05:55 PM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27O-t-GGJOg#ws)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: JUGGARNAUT on March 23, 2013, 07:23:23 PM
for those who weren't born yet, Meet Rick Allison:
Rick Allison flatland run 1986 AFA,Columbus, Ohio. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMeU7YWbYW0#noexternalembed)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: letsgo on March 23, 2013, 07:29:21 PM
You should have seen all the carrying on at the Anarchy in Anderson after party.  The poor gangster-billy locals were taken by surprise.   And didn't look at all amused when Monis and Team Pralex got in the dancer cage and put on a show...
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Paradoxium on March 24, 2013, 06:32:20 AM
@Rick, this thread is years old and somehow it ended up in print/magazines. Thats probably why the rumours started. Of couse we are all glad you are alive and well. If you would like some posts deleted let me know and I will remove them immediately. All the best.  :beer:   B)
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: rickallison on March 25, 2013, 07:09:05 AM
You know ,just you few guys replys that this was old sh*t ,its all good to me today. I 've actually learned alot about me and my close friends thru dieing and then seeing how i was missed. Im sorta defencive still about being so open for fear of guys slaming my name. I just wanta ride my bike and have friends who ride..You guys made my night. If in woodward this yr.say hi. im going..or if in los angeles. im a local now. look me up on face book and lets go ride. Rick.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: back2flat35 on March 25, 2013, 04:32:41 PM
rick,just enjoy life,bmx and blur out the negativity. ride on
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: Flatland318 on March 25, 2013, 05:41:22 PM
when I ride I have a 9MM behind my belt buckle and a m16 straped to my back. I wear kik wear jeans because they are so far from tight and It's so hardcore when the get tangled in my sprocket. I have a murdered out bike because that makes me hard core and I beat gay people up while i'm riding...oh wait...I do all this because I'm secertly gay and love men....Thanks for this post I learned so much from it.
 
Ok back to reality....Who cares what you look like,what your wear when you ride,sh*t I wear nothing but dickies shorts but I don't care if a dudes wearing a size 00 chick pants and is as queer as it gets if hes dedicated to riding and is having fun I give prop's And for the record my next bike will be completely pink and I cant wait :) :beer: :beer:
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: jm on March 25, 2013, 09:05:31 PM
strangest thread ever. also, clothes don't make a person gay. it's narrow-minded to equate tight pants with homosexuality. in summary, keep riding! lol
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: rickallison on March 26, 2013, 06:31:47 AM
Its a strange post. i found it when i googled the word gay and my name came up under this site. I just felt it was worth checking into. i wanted to judge guys for saying ,oh my god ,the gay word.but as it turns out ,your just a bunch of nuts like me . Thanks for keeping it non judgemental. you guys really surprised the hell outa me. I See now i need to grow a bit in my own opionions of others . Bmx for life works for me..one common thread is enough for me. thx again for just being bikers 1st. Friends 2nd. Open minded 3rd.
Title: Re: Can we take the Gay out of flatland?
Post by: DBZ on March 27, 2013, 06:47:14 AM
Hey Rick. Yeah, it's not cool and it's demeaning, but pejoratives tend to work that way in the language of our culture. LGBT activism of reclaiming such language hasn't made any real inroads towards altering perceptions any more than the African-American reclamation of the word nigger.

Having said that, I think the root of the problem is more to do with the religious conservatism at the base of much of our country's attitudes. *opens can of worms* I'll leave that one there, but scolding kids for saying something is 'gay' is starting at the wrong end of the problem, at the symptom and not the cause.

Glad to hear you're not sucking the glass dick, though: nobody wins in that scene. Ever encounter the shadow people?

One of the greatest strengths of the English language, much like the human race in general, is its ability to assimilate and adapt. It just needs a little conscious direction sometimes.

Faggot. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcja4WFFzDw#ws)