Hitchhikers

Griff · 03-08-2007, 10:53 AM

Do you still pick them up? Are they creepier than they used to be? I picked up a guy a couple weeks ago who truly gave me the creeps. I usually enjoy the tale of the road but this last one got me thinking about leaving the crazies to the professionals.

elSicomoro · 03-08-2007, 10:56 AM

I've never done it and never would, though maybe I'd think differently if I lived in a place like Grifftopia. But if you're not comfortable with it, by all means, don't do it anymore.

Flint · 03-08-2007, 10:57 AM

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Sundae · 03-08-2007, 11:17 AM

As I don't have a car at the moment my response isn't strictly true, but I have voted Yes, Still do.

In fact I would evaluate each situation on its own merits. I've picked up hitchikers before and would again if the situation was right. I probably wouldn't after dark, just because the world feels more dangerous then, even if it isn't in fact. And sadly, I'd probably go past a hitchiker when they most need a lift - in the dark, in the rain and on a busy road - just because I wouldn't notice them in time to react safely and pull over.

Shawnee123 · 03-08-2007, 11:51 AM

I thought about this the other day. Guy was walking along a road that was a long way from anything in either direction. I just couldn't bring myself to do it, though I wanted to. A woman alone with no butcher knife, not safe.

Back in HS, my friend and I picked up a guy. He was a serviceman hitching home (to our hometown) to surprise his parents. He was a really nice guy and it felt great to get him home just a bit sooner.

I hate to sound the old fogey, but it does seem that times are different.

Sundae · 03-08-2007, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Back in HS, my friend and I picked up a guy. He was a serviceman hitching home (to our hometown) to surprise his parents. He was a really nice guy and it felt great to get him home just a bit sooner.

According to this it was an exchange

Quote:

Ass, gas, or grass...nobody rides for free!

Fess up - what was it?

Perry Winkle · 03-08-2007, 02:15 PM

If I were driving alone I'd pick up a hitchhiker, depending on their crazy-eyes factor.

Who would pick up someone who's obviously a touring cyclist with a broken bike 20+ miles from the nearest town?

footfootfoot · 03-08-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by grant

If I were driving alone I'd pick up a hitchhiker, depending on their crazy-eyes factor.

Who would pick up someone who's obviously a touring cyclist with a broken bike 20+ miles from the nearest town?

I'd do that. Unless of course he was like 6' 8" tall, then prolly not.:p

Shawnee123 · 03-08-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

According to this it was an exchange

Fess up - what was it?

Ahhh, I was just an innocent young lass back in those days. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, I was young and thin, and my friend had her brother's old AMC Rebel. Those were the beautiful days.

glatt · 03-08-2007, 02:48 PM

When I was a teenager, I picked another teenager up at an airport in Auburn, Maine because taxi service wasn't available there and I could see he was in a tough situation with no ride. His destination was just a couple blocks from mine.

I've been hitchhiking a few times in Europe with a friend. One guy who picked us up was kind of crazy. He claimed he saw a bee flying and drove off the main road and onto some farmer's dirt road to chase it. A minute later, we were parked in front of a bee hive, looking at the bees. After a few moments talking about how great bees are, we piled back into the car and were back on our way.

I'd never pick anyone up now unless it was obvious they were harmless and were in distress.

footfootfoot · 03-08-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

According to this it was an exchange

Fess up - what was it?

It's actually "Gas, Grass, or Ass... Nobody rides free."

Shawnee123 · 03-08-2007, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

It's actually "Gas, Grass, or Ass... Nobody rides free."

Huh?

Did the bumper sticker you saw differ from the one I saw? Nawwww, the Uniformity For Smart Ass Bumper Stickers Coalition (UFSABSC) would never allow that!

elSicomoro · 03-08-2007, 12:00 PM

For the record, I wouldn't pick up any of you fuckers if you were hitching.

Trilby · 03-08-2007, 02:01 PM

I used to hitchhike myself. Always with another person though--still, pretty stupid. I wouldn't pick anyone up now--except a woman with children.

jinx · 03-08-2007, 04:07 PM

I used to (LJ didn't approve) but now I always have the kids with me so I don't.

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03-08-2007, 10:53 AM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Hitchhikers Do you still pick them up? Are they creepier than they used to be? I picked up a guy a couple weeks ago who truly gave me the creeps. I usually enjoy the tale of the road but this last one got me thinking about leaving the crazies to the professionals. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

03-08-2007, 10:57 AM	#3
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03-08-2007, 11:17 AM	#4
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	As I don't have a car at the moment my response isn't strictly true, but I have voted Yes, Still do. In fact I would evaluate each situation on its own merits. I've picked up hitchikers before and would again if the situation was right. I probably wouldn't after dark, just because the world feels more dangerous then, even if it isn't in fact. And sadly, I'd probably go past a hitchiker when they most need a lift - in the dark, in the rain and on a busy road - just because I wouldn't notice them in time to react safely and pull over. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac Last edited by Sundae; 03-08-2007 at 02:18 PM. Reason: Argh - greengrocers' apostrophe!

03-08-2007, 11:51 AM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I thought about this the other day. Guy was walking along a road that was a long way from anything in either direction. I just couldn't bring myself to do it, though I wanted to. A woman alone with no butcher knife, not safe. Back in HS, my friend and I picked up a guy. He was a serviceman hitching home (to our hometown) to surprise his parents. He was a really nice guy and it felt great to get him home just a bit sooner. I hate to sound the old fogey, but it does seem that times are different. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-08-2007, 10:56 AM	#2
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I've never done it and never would, though maybe I'd think differently if I lived in a place like Grifftopia. But if you're not comfortable with it, by all means, don't do it anymore.

03-08-2007, 02:15 PM	#7
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	If I were driving alone I'd pick up a hitchhiker, depending on their crazy-eyes factor. Who would pick up someone who's obviously a touring cyclist with a broken bike 20+ miles from the nearest town?

03-08-2007, 02:48 PM	#10
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	When I was a teenager, I picked another teenager up at an airport in Auburn, Maine because taxi service wasn't available there and I could see he was in a tough situation with no ride. His destination was just a couple blocks from mine. I've been hitchhiking a few times in Europe with a friend. One guy who picked us up was kind of crazy. He claimed he saw a bee flying and drove off the main road and onto some farmer's dirt road to chase it. A minute later, we were parked in front of a bee hive, looking at the bees. After a few moments talking about how great bees are, we piled back into the car and were back on our way. I'd never pick anyone up now unless it was obvious they were harmless and were in distress.

03-08-2007, 12:00 PM	#13
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	For the record, I wouldn't pick up any of you fuckers if you were hitching.

03-08-2007, 02:01 PM	#14
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I used to hitchhike myself. Always with another person though--still, pretty stupid. I wouldn't pick anyone up now--except a woman with children. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-08-2007, 04:07 PM	#15
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I used to (LJ didn't approve) but now I always have the kids with me so I don't. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

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