Why scooters are gay
The claim that “scooters are gay” is an example of how stereotypes and prejudices can be applied to almost anything, from hobbies to personal choices. It’s essential to notice that such statements are rooted in harmful assumptions and outdated attitudes, rather than facts or meaningful insights. In this article, we’ll examine why the idea that scooters “look gay” is not only unhelpful but also a distraction from the authentic issues around freedom of expression, personal preference, and inclusivity in society.
Understanding the Source of the Stereotype
The idea that something “looks gay” is often a way to marginalize or trivialize certain activities, behaviors, or people. The word “gay” has historically been misused as a negative descriptor for things or people that don’t fit traditional gender roles or stereotypes. This mindset persists in certain circles, particularly when people see things like scooters as “non-masculine” or “childish.”
This line of thinking stems from a narrow and outdated view of masculinity, where only certain behaviors or interests are considered appropriate. The issue with using “gay” in this context is that i
yes its a scooter, no im not gay.
Scooter Stereotyping and Assumptions
stringbean said:
scooters - for people to unco-ordinated to commute a skateboard and cant afford a bmx
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Pretty much sums it up
I rode a scooter once (yeh I am a little ashamed) but I learnt 3whips, 3bars, a million variants of whip + spins/fakies Manuels, nose manuals, tucks and a whole lot of other tricks, all pretty easy
Admitadly there are a few guys who do flairs, Fronty whips ect or just spring big as stuff.
I loathe scooter kids because A; there's so many of them B; they include no respect for there own safety and don't mind cutting people off
even me with my 26" wheels and no brakes, I wouldn't mind mowing them down but i usually get hurt too.
Last time I was at the skate park I was carving around the corner bowl and this kid just looked at me and dropped in on me, took me out, went over the bars and bruised and bloodied my hands. Was so pissed off and all he said was "fuck you idiot" Gah.
Another time we were at the trails and four of them turned up, watched for abit and then decided it would be fun to slouch in the middle of the last jump, which I didn't know and stuffed
Here's a 2-minute movie about a gay scooter gang that'll rev up your heart.
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