I was thinking about Jeep drivers and the whole duck thing. But what about you Kia Sportage drivers? You got a club? Is there a Secret Brotherhood of Chevy Traxers?

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    Even though motorcycle “subculture” is no where near as popular as it once was, there is still this weird thing where two people passing each other on their bikes will often wave at one another. It doesn’t seem to matter what model you’re riding. I’ve never really understood it but then I don’t see riding a motorcycle as part of my personal identity. It’s just a mode of transportation that’s cheaper and a bit more more fun than a car.

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      Buddy of mine is a biker and he hates this. He’s complained about it to me on more than one occasion. “Man, I don’t wanna be in your fucking club. I just wanna ride my bike.”

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      I think the fact that it’s not as popular as it once was, makes it make more sense for riders to go “oh hey, one of us” and wave