Fashion Board--Penske . . . forever! - Page 248

sebastian_dangerfield · 08-25-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
So I am at the gym this morning and running on a treadmill. It is not the treadmill that I usually use, but there was no one else on any of the treadmills, I came up some different stairs, and hell, all the treadmills are the same.

I put in all my stats, get the program started, fire up the iPod, and start my run.

After about 15 minutes, a guy comes and stands right in front of my treadmill. I do not know him. After a couple of seconds of him looking at me, I reach up and take the earbuds out of my ears. And he says "That's my usual treadmill."

"Oh," I say. I look down at the display and say "I'll be finished in about 15 minutes."

He repeats that it is his usual treadmill. I look around, note at least a dozen unused treadmill, and shrug my shoulders. I then replace my earbuds.

Did this asshole really think I was going to just stop in the middle of my workout so that he could have "his usual treadmill"?

I've experienced this also. The other move I love is when the guy stands behind the weight machine you're using and paces and sulks at you in the mirror. I pull my hat down real low and stare at the floor, so he can't make eye contact. I imagine that, were I not wearing my Ipod, I'd have to listen to the prick disgustedly sigh.

I hate getting caught staring at chicks asses at the gym. I do it as slyly as I can. but I ain't that sly. I'm always getting busted by MILFs, who probably think its flattering, and college girls, who probably think its gross. I assume women at gyms know men are doing this and don't care all that much. Do you take it as a compliment when you catch a guy sneaking a peak, or unwanted attention?

sebastian_dangerfield · 08-25-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Oh the stories I could tell you about spats over spin bikes!!!

Don't you really mean "frolicking in the steam room just before closing."

patentparanyc · 08-25-2006, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I've experienced this also. The other move I love is when the guy stands behind the weight machine you're using and paces and sulks at you in the mirror. I pull my hat down real low and stare at the floor, so he can't make eye contact. I imagine that, were I not wearing my Ipod, I'd have to listen to the prick disgustedly sigh.

I hate getting caught staring at chicks asses at the gym. I do it as slyly as I can. but I ain't that sly. I'm always getting busted by MILFs, who probably think its flattering, and college girls, who probably think its gross. I assume women at gyms know men are doing this and don't care all that much. Do you take it as a compliment when you catch a guy sneaking a peak, or unwanted attention?

Men wave at me when they drive by when I am out running and one guy gave me the thumbs up. Is that the same thing?

patentparanyc · 08-25-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Sidd Finch
Somehow, I knew this was going to come up in this endless discussion.

Let me go on record as saying that I, for one, like only weak, demure, boring, shy, introverted, and helpless women. With little to no personalities.

If those inflatable porn dolls could cook and clean, I'd be all over that shit.

I've gotta say--it is no coincidence I married hubby. he has a very strong personality and can deal with me. I'd steamroll anyone else. flat like pancake.

Just had a convo with my office mate about this....guys are usually either doormats or players and jerks. nothing really in between.....so when you do strike that balance...it is a good thing. Some dude hanging on your leg is most lame.

dtb · 08-25-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield

I hate getting caught staring at chicks asses at the gym. I do it as slyly as I can. but I ain't that sly. I'm always getting busted by MILFs, who probably think its flattering, and college girls, who probably think its gross. I assume women at gyms know men are doing this and don't care all that much. Do you take it as a compliment when you catch a guy sneaking a peak, or unwanted attention?

Looking is one thing, but making any sort of recognizable assessment (whether of appreciation or disgust) is uncool. Unless you are hot. Then appreciation is cool.

bold_n_brazen · 08-25-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by patentparanyc
...guys are usually either doormats or players and jerks. nothing really in between.....

You live in a fucked up little world.

Pretty Little Flower · 08-25-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Be sure to correct "hairbrained" when you do it.

Thank you. It is good to know I am making a difference. In a positive way.

patentparanyc · 08-25-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
You live in a fucked up little world.

NY is a rough place babydoll.

Sidd Finch · 08-25-2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by patentparanyc
I've gotta say--it is no coincidence I married hubby. he has a very strong personality and can deal with me. I'd steamroll anyone else. flat like pancake.

Just had a convo with my office mate about this....guys are usually either doormats or players and jerks. nothing really in between.....so when you do strike that balance...it is a good thing. Some dude hanging on your leg is most lame.

From everything you've said about your husband, I would guess "pistol-whipped" rather than "strong personality," but whatever.

Your office mate, however, sounds utterly brilliant. Truly insightful. Is he one of the people who kisses your ass at work? And did he offer you a straw?

bold_n_brazen · 08-25-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I've experienced this also. The other move I love is when the guy stands behind the weight machine you're using and paces and sulks at you in the mirror. I pull my hat down real low and stare at the floor, so he can't make eye contact. I imagine that, were I not wearing my Ipod, I'd have to listen to the prick disgustedly sigh.

I hate getting caught staring at chicks asses at the gym. I do it as slyly as I can. but I ain't that sly. I'm always getting busted by MILFs, who probably think its flattering, and college girls, who probably think its gross. I assume women at gyms know men are doing this and don't care all that much. Do you take it as a compliment when you catch a guy sneaking a peak, or unwanted attention?

Honey, women expect you to look. We'd be offended if you didn't.

Sidd Finch · 08-25-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
You live in a fucked up little world.

Are you kidding? She lives in a world where even stubby chunkadoos can get "thumbs up" from strangers while running. What could be fucked up about that?

Sometimes, we all need lower standards.

ltl/fb · 08-25-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by patentparanyc
I've gotta say--it is no coincidence I married hubby. he has a very strong personality and can deal with me. I'd steamroll anyone else. flat like pancake.

Just had a convo with my office mate about this....guys are usually either doormats or players and jerks. nothing really in between.....so when you do strike that balance...it is a good thing. Some dude hanging on your leg is most lame.

What is an "officemate"? And no; people give thumbs up etc. to encourage lardasses to exercise. It's kind of like the "good for you!" for the mentally disabled epileptic paraplegic who makes the basket at the special olympics.

ltl/fb · 08-25-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
Honey, women expect you to look. We'd be offended if you didn't.

The we that is me doesn't care either way, though blatant extended staring can be a little weird.

sebastian_dangerfield · 08-25-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Sign up sheets are one of the many reasons I will never go to a corporate, specifically Ballys, gym again.

Fuuuuuuuck. Add that to the list causes of my first heart attack. I never sign that shit because I believe in the concept that a gym is first come/first serve.

The tyranny of the sign up sheet is unreal. A month ago I was running on some starimaster type thing and this skinny little fucking twit comes strutting over and starts pointing at his ears. I ignored the fucker and kept reading. Fucker gets right in front of my book and makes the motion for me to remove my headphones. I obliged and he got fucking snippy. "I signed up for this." I loked at the wall and confirmed he was right. I bit my lip, leaving my sole revenge not wiping the machine down. The guy stood there for a sec expecting me to wipe it down, giving me a look. Unreal. There were open machines everywhere, he clearly fucked with me, and was waay fucking smaller than me (and I'm not a big guy). I'm still baffled. I think the guy thought the sign up sheet conferred some entitlement to treat me like a bitch.

I hate people.

sebastian_dangerfield · 08-25-2006, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by dtb
Looking is one thing, but making any sort of recognizable assessment (whether of appreciation or disgust) is uncool. Unless you are hot. Then appreciation is cool.

Would it be polite to thank a woman? There's this Russian chick who I feel the need to thank. I just want to walk up and shake her hand and say "Just, good show. I mean, really. You've turned chest flies into an art."