Fishy-symbols on cars...
I was going to grumble, but then realised that these symbols act as a warning symbol.

Fishy-Sign = "look out, I'm a shit driver"
Fishy-sign on Volvo = "Look out, I'm a dangerously ignorant driver"

EDIT: PJM-inspired caveat: this does not apply to Bikers....
( Humpty Dumpty was Pushed Is unaware of having any limits., Thu 8 May 2008, 9:38, 9 replies)

Fish symbols
My mate's parents are members of the Christian Motorcycle Union and all wear the fish proudly. They don't fuck about either, given that they run around on some pretty big bikes, there's nothing more disconcerting than having a load of bikes whizz past at warp speed all ridden by big christian blokes in leather.
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Thu 8 May 2008, 9:42, closed)

the christian motorbikers union?
wtf??

i loathe bikes, as pjm knows all too well, but when i was sports car shopping at the weekend, i did see a reeeeeally cool looking bmw mountain bike, all blue and sparkly he was.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Thu 8 May 2008, 9:47, closed)

*Slaps Rachelswipe*
Sorry my dear.. but that's for your own good.

Never mention BMW and "Mountainbike" again in the same scentence... *stern look*
( Humpty Dumpty was Pushed Is unaware of having any limits., Thu 8 May 2008, 9:52, closed)

Unless it's the darwin fish of course..
..but I've not seen that outside the states, which is a shame.
(loutre I've said too much, been too unkind, Thu 8 May 2008, 10:02, closed)

@loutre
I'm in the UK and am a Darwin Fish wearer.
(Big Smurf Brush me daddy-O, Thu 8 May 2008, 10:05, closed)

I had a Darwin fish on my old car.
My sister smashed it up and I forgot to take the emblem off.
( girlinthehole, Thu 8 May 2008, 10:05, closed)

See
Now my faith (aha, what a poor choice of word) in the country is slighty restored.

Good work people.
(loutre I've said too much, been too unkind, Thu 8 May 2008, 10:13, closed)

BMW Mountainbike
Is actually reasonable, however the design is partially nicked from Specialized, (bearing an uncanny resemblence to a 2004 Enduro and featuring Horst link rear suspension) with a £350 price premium over an equivalent bike from a different manufacturer.

I'd buy a Specialized instead, it's cheaper, better equipped and isn't a cynically contrived lifestyle marketing exercise by BMW execs.

[edit] Mercedes Benz are at it too:

www.emercedesbenz.com/Images/Apr08/09_Mercedes_Benz_Bike_Collection/638295_1142836_5344_4008_08C313_04.jpg

This bike bears a strong resemblence to the Specialized Pitch (with a Horst link on the seatstay, a patentend Specialized trademark), abeit with cheaper suspension components and a slightly inflated premuim price for that Benz badge - roughly £1950 if I calculate the price correctly. The Specialized Pitch retails for £1400.

*looks around, thinks "bugger I've killed the thread"*
(Bicycle Repairman "you're also a bit of a wanker", Thu 8 May 2008, 10:19, closed)

If Only..
... honda still made that lovely DH bike.. *drools*
( Humpty Dumpty was Pushed Is unaware of having any limits., Thu 8 May 2008, 11:22, closed)