Bubba is really fast..... But.............

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That's freestyle, though, Nik! That's to be expected!

And Travis can't dance. He got no rhythm.
 

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Personally I admire Bubba, all that skill and a pretty level head. I spend all day around 14-18 year olds and I can tell you that he is extreemly well spoken for his age. I don't particularly care for the dancin' (I must be jealus, can't dance worth a hoot) or the beggin' for applause, but I believe that's a generational thing, younger people (everyone is younger than I am) weened on the NBA WWF and even the NFL expect that sort of stuff from their athletes. If I were Fox or Kawasaki or whoever else is giving him $$ I would be so happy I dang near wet myself! (I also would be saving my pennies to keep him away from team Honda ( 2005; RC, Bubba, Reed, and Preston my psychic prediction) :flame:
 

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Actually Nikki I'm glad you got a good laugh and maybe this will give you something else to chuckle about but, no American football does not get watched a Ranch del Patman, neither does baseball, basketball and very little hockey. None are "my" sports so I don't waste the time on them. I ride so I enjoy watching SX/MX and MotoGP/Superbike coverage as well as the occasonal F1. My wife enjoys figure skating so that is on as well but at least she doesn't expect me to watch it. My son enjoys the SX/MX coverage and sometimes he and I get the chance to enjoy coverage of a soccer game (i.e. real football) or marital arts competition. Other than that maybe local & national news, some Cirque du Soleil or The Shield. Different interests and priorities I guess. Since I don't have the inside scoop of what happens at LL's it would seem it doesn't bother me because I didn't see it, my comment is in reguards to what I saw and what MY opinion of it was. Don't like my opinion? Oh well.

Perhaps if Suzuki could get Bubba on their team they could use this as thier mascot? :yeehaw:
 

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soccer! ACK! :scream:

Sorry man, that's a whole 'nother can o' worms in Casa del Predatoro ;)
 

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Bob Hannah - was a seriously fast racer and acted like horses butt.

Bubba - is a seriously fast racer and sometimes acts like a fool.

I don't have any personal anamosity against either of them but I am do have an opinion. I'm sure somebody thinks the Hurrincan is a darn nice guy, they have a different impression.
 

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Don't mince words, Pat. Bob acted (and still acts) like a horses ass.

But Bob didn't dance . . . :confused:
 

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Originally posted by nikki

My opinion - Bubba is a sponsor's dream. I bet Kawasaki won't let go of him for anything. They already lost one big fish. They won't let this one go.

Nikki,

I agree with you and want to say that I saw a lot of fun stuff in what you posted. I bet it was a great time to be at LL's and just enjoy the week.

Ivan
 

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Originally posted by Patman
Bubba - is a seriously fast racer and sometimes acts like a fool.

Part of that foolishness is what is endearing (sp?).

I can handle anyone acting the fool, cutting up, dancin, kissing the ground, riding a bike in a skirt and foo foo hat or just about anything. As long as that person does not show any animosity or go out of their way to harm or belittle someone else then I have no reason to dislike them.

No. I won't dance for you but I am sure if I was at LL's I'd be right beside Nikki clapping and laughing like a dern fool :)

Besides I like the :yeehaw: Wait, I am not sure if that came out right :)

Ivan
 

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Originally posted by nikki



On motonews - I saw a cool special on Bubba teaching a local Phoenix women newscaster how to ride. It was really cool. I don't think you'll see guys like MC giving their time like that.

Patman good thing you were never at Loretta Lynns to see Bubba's "antics" in the Fox fashion shows :confused:
:thumb:

The two guys that give the most back to Loretta Lynns and the sport are RC & Bubba. Both are on the top of there sport and as usual the haters come out.

I like Bubba on & off the track!! :thumb:
 

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Originally posted by Truespode
I can handle anyone acting the fool, cutting up, dancin, kissing the ground, riding a bike in a skirt and foo foo hat or just about anything. As long as that person does not show any animosity or go out of their way to harm or belittle someone else then I have no reason to dislike them.

I hold "professionals" to a higher standard than my friends (both real and imaginary) Ivan, besides I never said I didn't like him, just took issues with his actions. If the crowd liked it great, I'm sure we'll be having joint events with Grave Digger and the Hulkster if THQ/CC sees a way to make even more money out of it because it's all about making a buck not about the sport anyway.

Let the bannanamen be free! :yeehaw: :yeehaw: :yeehaw: :yeehaw:
 

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Originally posted by Patman
I hold "professionals" to a higher standard than my friends (both real and imaginary)

I *try* to hold everyone to the same standard. Bubba is no different as a person than I should be. As a rider of course he is so much superior it isn't even funny.

Sorry if I implied you didn't like him. I know where you are coming from and just miscommunicated.

Ivan
 

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Originally posted by Patman
it's all about making a buck not about the sport anyway.

:(

For CCE that is absolutely true and completely sad.

For me it isn't that way. That is why I hate the term "mainstream" b/c what the "mainstream" wants (or appears to want) is completely different than what you or I would want. I do not consider you or I to be part of the mainstream and therefore I think it is hard for us to really discuss Stewart or any other athletes acceptance into the "mainstream" effectively.

I do like what I have seen and my perception of Stewart has been positive. I see his actions as youthful exuberance and am very excited that he has the potential to be around competing for a long time.

I opine that you enjoy watching Stewart ride as much as the rest of us but would rather see him more in the mold of other past champions (like David Bailey perhaps).

Ivan
 

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Originally posted by Truespode
I opine that you enjoy watching Stewart ride as much as the rest of us but would rather see him more in the mold of other past champions (like David Bailey perhaps).

That's pretty much it. He's got a very "McGrath" riding style that is shared by Reed in that they both almost look like they are going slow because of the smoothness.

BTW folks the dance routine was not a spur of the moment thing, it had been planned for over a week, not that it matters but it's not the spur of the moment celebration that it may have been thought to have been.
 

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For all you Bubba fans out there i'am a boy who has the exact b-day as Bubba and i race aswell, but even thought i don't compete in the same level as he does i do still win and i don't act like he does win i do win!!!!!!
 

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Originally posted by XRpredator
Don't mince words, Pat. Bob acted (and still acts) like a horses ass.

You mean you can tell the difference between Bob & a horses ass?

I think Bubba's actions are okay. I actually think he will mellow a bit over the next 2 to 3 series. I'm kinda with Okie in that I think Kawi let RC go because they were aware of what was/is coming. I also think Bubba will be a better marketing tool for his sponsors than RC ever will.
 

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I think we are making a huge thread over nothing-now if he called the euro riders w........ that should be reason to have a rant.
 

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I'm sorry the terminator wasn't programmed to race MX Patman, because it sounds like that would be your kinda guy. But it isn't like Bubba will wreck and titanium will show under his ripped skin. He bleeds like you and me both. HE IS HUMAN. I am absolutely positive that you know that everyone makes mistakes. So do not judge someone because of one mistake.
 

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Is the member with the name 'wanker' really a wanker?? and how come he was allowed to keep the name?surely it should be reserved for certain other members;)
 

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Originally posted by Patman
BTW folks the dance routine was not a spur of the moment thing, it had been planned for over a week, not that it matters but it's not the spur of the moment celebration that it may have been thought to have been.

You are correct. David Bailey mentioned it in one of his columns. He is like you and didn't share appreciation for the dance. However, he talked to Stewart later about it. Not sure if he changed his mind but I got the impression he was going to chalk one up to youth.

In David's column he mentioned how Stewart and his friends were talking about Stewart doing something when he got on the podium. I think he actually equated it to doing something like the guys in the end-zone.

Ivan
 

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Originally posted by marcusgunby
I think we are making a huge thread over nothing-now if he called the euro riders w........ that should be reason to have a rant.

I'm not ranting. But this is one of my favorite topics. The idea that we hold some people to higher standards bothers me almost as much as allowing others to achieve lower standards for whatever reason.

Nothing emberassed me more growing up than being able to get away with stuff b/c I "was from a broken home." That phrase to this day royally pisses me off. I may have grew up poor white trash but my parents were good parents and taught me well enough to be a solid citizen and a contributor to the community. My background did not hold me back or push me forward... my laziness at times held me back and my parents kicked me in the but to move forward!

Sorry, but THAT was a rant ;)

I am blessed to this day that my divorced parents still get along well enough that they offer the invitation of a room when one is visiting the area of the other. My father's family still considers my mother part of the family as does her family him. Both are re-married but that does not stop them from acting like humans around one another. My step-father and father have shared a beer and talked about what is the best way to handle my poor grades.

I owe a lot to them. To say I should not be held to as high a standard as the President or an athlete is to belittle and disrespect me. When I don't live up to that standard that is my fault and I deserve to be held accountable. I don't have high standards but I do have fair standards that I believe all should be held accountable to.

Ok, so that was another rant :)

Ivan
 

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326mx I didn't say I was judging Bubba the bleeding human by Bubba the dancing bear's actions did I? Bubba the person could square dance in his Fruit of the Looms while playing Chineese Checkers and eating brussel sprouts for all I care provided he does it outside of Bubba the racers relm. As it appears I'm not in bad company with MY opinion though. I guess it's just a tighty wearin' homo thing :)
 

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I'm not meaning to step on anyone's toes or make anyone mad its just I don't see what is wrong with what he said or has done.
 

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There is a difference in holding somebody that is supposed to be a "professional" at whatever their job is to a higher standard of performance in all that they do for their profession and having a standard of personal performance for friends, or the general public. Look at it this way. Engineers take responsibility for plans that they seal and sign that the designed product is within accepted engineering principles. Lawyers are held to a legal standard when they perform their duties. In both of the previous instances people can go to prison if they are found guilty of neglecting their duties. I'm sure you as an employee are held to a higher standard of performance for your job duties than an entry level person of the same position. It's why you are paid more. When a person is compensated more for their activites they are expected to produce and act in a different manner than somebody that just graduated from Subway U. Heck would you pay $40 a seat to watch an bunch of novice racers run the track?
 
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