When scooterists get bored...

Knox · Post by **Knox** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:10 am

We play with photoshop.
After playing with ideas to personalize the RoughHouse with the stock image I came up with something silly.

Now I can't look at the scooter and NOT picture this.

Before:

After:

Post by **Lostmycage** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:16 am

Brilliant. You have to do it. It's so subtle, it took me a second to see the "teeth" I want to see non-Photoshopped pics when you're done.

Knox · Post by **Knox** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:17 am

Thanks - but if I do it I don't know if I could ride with a straight face. I could just wiggle the handlebars at people in crosswalks:)

Post by **Lostmycage** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:37 am

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to give the impression that I thought it would be a good idea to do it or express any openings for thoughts of remorse or self contemplation. By submitting that post, you fully committed yourself to changing your roughouse to a pedestrian offending hound dawg.

There's just no getting around it. You have my deepest sympathies if this is something you're having second thoughts about, but once you hit that "Post" button, that was it. You're done. You have an obligation to the internet to follow through. Think of all the let down cheeky scooterists that'd be completely disappointed in you, were you not to go through at this point. Showing what could be and then never following though is NOT how dreams are accomplished! You must do this; not for you or your family; but for the betterment of scooter-kind and cheeky bastards everywhere.

There is a fine line to obtaining awesomeness and mirthdom, if you walk up to that line and never cross it, would you truly be able to live with that kind of regret? Would you!?!

Knox · Post by **Knox** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:46 am

If I get slapped it's your fault

Post by **Lostmycage** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:59 am

I fully accept that responsibility. Go forth and create awesomeness!

Knox · Post by **Knox** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:03 am

Lostmycage, you're killin' me

Elm Creek Smith · Post by **Elm Creek Smith** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:06 am

We expect a non-photoshopped image when your task is completed.

ECS

Knox · Post by **Knox** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:10 am

I'm weary of paining, maybe a sticker of some kind... I dunno how I'd accomplish it. Man, the peer pressure here

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:29 am

At least use it as your new avatar.

Post by **jmazza** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:35 am

Knox wrote:I'm weary of paining, maybe a sticker of some kind... I dunno how I'd accomplish it. Man, the peer pressure here

Buy a nice wide strip of vinyl decal at a sign shop and then just draw/cut the teeth out and stick them on. That would probably be much easier than painting.

But, I agree, you must do this now. The future is in your hands. Won't someone please think of the children?

twoscoots · Post by **twoscoots** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:44 am

Another vote here for "you have to." What a great idea!

Corsair · Post by **Corsair** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:02 pm

too funny

KRUSTYburger · Post by **KRUSTYburger** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:01 pm

SWEET!!! also maybe a removeable bozo nose.

UrbanBuddy82 · Post by **UrbanBuddy82** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:11 pm

Mabye some running lights that make the headlights glow red, thus making it look like a rabid hound....
makes good for chasing pedestrians down the sidewalk..

Post by **Lostmycage** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:41 pm

So, you done yet? I need to see the pictures to restore my faith in humanity. Also, you should consider googly-eyes for when it's parked, and maybe an overly huge spiked collar, though I'm not certain of the placement on that one.

babblefish · Post by **babblefish** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:53 pm

That looks too cool to not do. Hey, I'm a poet and didn't even know it!

Two little black nostrals would be great, too.

ferfdom · Post by **ferfdom** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:11 pm

Oh! This is too AWESOME! You are dont for now! I would also suggest some "eyelashes" over the headlights!

Scro · Post by **Scro** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:51 pm

+1 on the that's-to-cool-to-post-and-not-follow-through-on.

I'm wondering if a cable could be attached below the tongue to make it move up and down.

Artisan · Post by **Artisan** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:19 am

Another vote for you have to do it. Look at it this way...instead of cagers "Looking" at you on the road they might do a double take and actually "SEE" you. Anything for safety. Besides it's such a great look.

weaseltamer · Post by **weaseltamer** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:56 am

it does look really cool, but the OP is the only person who can decide if its right for them.

Christy · Post by **Christy** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:57 am

DUDE!!! You just gotta do it! i love it.

show us pics!!!

Post by **Lostmycage** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:55 am

I still haven't seen confirmation or denial of this being done. It's really not up for discussion. If you're not sure about techniques to do it, ask away. If you're worried about upsetting the resale value, use vinyl adhesive-backed sheets. Make it temporary if you must; but it has to been done.

There comes a certain amount of responsibility to posting on the internet, and many people revel in the anonymous status that their post grant. This is one of those cases that crosses that line. You, sir have stepped too far. You've gone far past the rankings of "that'd be neat" to "THIS MUST BE DONE!"

I'm sorry that you're still regretting your original posting with only a tongue-in-cheek idea; only to be burdened with the solemn resolution that you literally have no choice at this point.

If you want to redeem yourself and all of scooterdom for that matter, you *must* follow-through and make the googly-eyed-pedestrian-eater. There's materials out that that can make this just a temporary modification, but once you do it, you'll want to make it permanent. If nothing else than for the "no one would steal a bike that stands out that much!) mentality".

The ball's in your court, don't let your inter-family down

Knox · Post by **Knox** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 6:26 am

Oh boy, I've created a monster, now it looks like must do it again. I'll hit the hobby shop this week and see I f can redeem myself.

Post by **jmazza** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:06 am

Lostmycage has invoked the word "scooterdom."

This is serious.

bfreed · Post by **bfreed** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:37 am

I love MB. lol.

Apiarist · Post by **Apiarist** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:28 pm

i think before you actually do it, you need to figure out how to make the animal breathe fire. now how's that for an excuse to delay?

Kurzer · Post by **Kurzer** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:53 pm

After you've finished... loosen the bolts a bit so the tounge wags...

Post by **Lostmycage** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:36 am

I hope you're ok! I know you've been really busy working on this, but the suspense is kinda killing me. Take a break, relax. I'm sure you're getting way too far into this. You've got to pace yourself. About how much longer till it's done?

You didn't really think I'd let that go, did you? I mean...c'mon! You can't just show us a picture of greatness then leave us to wither away in bewilderment, can you!? That's just not right!

Seriously for a moment here. If you need help/advice, please feel free to ask. I'm sure many of us here are willing to help you out, give pointers, etc. If for some reason you can't monsterize your scoot, you should at least find another scooterist to carry on with the righteous shenanigans you've started (I'd kinda be ashamed to let someone else ride "the greatness" but that's just me).

RAWRS! (and yes, you should take that as your vanity plate, should you bring us "the greatness")

Post by **Lostmycage** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:33 am

Bump Bump
Pictures? Seriously this is like the Flying Spaghetti Monster's wingman or something! Screw golden chariots of ancient Greece. I wanna see a tongue waggin' scoot of the apocalypse.

Elm Creek Smith · Post by **Elm Creek Smith** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:37 am

I'm thinking ears, now...

ECS

Post by **Lostmycage** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:39 am

I hear ya on that one Elm!

(the sad part is I didn't realize the pun at first, the sadder part is I'm still gonna hit "submit")

bunny · Post by **bunny** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:34 pm

Well?

greencountry · Post by **greencountry** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:49 pm

Can't believe this is the first time I'm seeing this thread after all my surfing on here...

Well...?