Half naked drunken women in costume and the Fonz on roid rage.

It would be nice to go to more shows that were free of half naked drunken women in costume, and dudes that act like the fonz on roid rage.


This year, I have come to the conclusion that shows with 800+ cars, out of control crowds, fights, flying beer bottles and such are not for me..... and I'm sure I'm not in the minority on that one.

People attending these shows that arent involved in hot rodding will take that experience and generalize all of us as dirt bags.


Shows like the Road Zombies BBQ, The Asphalt Invitational and the Hot Rod Revolution are where its at for me.

Quality over Quantity.


just my 2 cents.

 

Booze fuel's the fool's.

 

ive pretty much stopped going to shows..some too borring others too hot. no shade. too buisy in the garage

 

most of the huge shows pull a bunch of transformer kids who love rat rodz and drive there in a civic

 

Around here we call the booze "Liquid Stupid" since it seems to take all intelligence away from some people. That said, we as a group need to corral individuals who reach that stage and "help" them to a remote place to rest and recuperate for a while.

As for the Fonzie/half naked problem, I don't see a cure because most people see "Happy Days" on the tube or vaguely remember a "tough guy" from their youth and try to copy it thinking they are being cool. Only time and exposure cures this for some and the rest... well sometimes the gene pool gets stirred up and muddy resulting in strange individuals.

 

You wouldnt be talking bout Hootnanny at all would ya??!!! Hahahaha.

 

What shows do you guys go to?
I have been to some pretty big shows, and I have seen a few guys with a few too many beers in them, but I have seen very few problems.

 

I'm too busy looking at the CARS to pay attention to what others are wearing/doing...........

 

im not sure i agree with the half naked women part, but other than that im right with you

 

Hey, there are always two sides to an issue, and places to compromise...
in that spirit, let's keep the half-naked drunken women and lose the Fonz... the****orted car-goths and drunks will wander back to their main scenes eventually and leave rodders to our normal levels of amateur rowdiness.
Just hope we don't turn into streetrodders with lawnchairs as we age.

I must be going to the wrong damn shows. I only ever see old fat guys trying to beat me to the deuce parts or the ice cream line. The serious old car, old speed scene is a social desert...

 

yup

 

if you work on a car while drunk, show up drunk.
you dont work on cars while drunk... probably a smart idea not to show up drunk. because evidentally you cant handle it well..

 

Scotty-

Thanks for mentioning the Asphalt in your favorites. The "Quality over Quantity" idea is what we started with, and the only way to achieve that was to make the cars pre-register, and invite only. We also don't advertise to the general public at all, hence, we don't charge admission to walk in. Basically, only people that "get it" show up to our show, and we like it that way! No mouth breathers, fonzies, or**********ers!

Its working out well so far... See you next year!

 

so how come i am missing the half naked women?? guess the stuff i attend doesnt qualify!

 

Oh darn....we miss all the drama here in the Midwest at our "normal" events.

Just ONCE I'd like to see a drunk, naked GUY at a car event

 

work drunk?

that lets me in...

 

You forgot the exception of Billetproof that show was amazing this year and it was 1000+ cars strong and a very good vibe as well as a matter of fact!

Your right though, the smaller shows are fun and casual, but i say the B.P. still works for me and it's a huge event.

It may have to do something with the area that we live in? or maybe i'm just biased because i live here, but then again... just ask Piero

The Hot Roddin car scene here rocks ...all year round!

 

yeah, im bugged by those pbr fueled, fonzerelli, trying-to-be-tough-guy guys that are famous at viva las vegas and hootenanny.... really makes the show go downhill quick.

however, what what about those crazy, tattooed straight edge goons? now those guys are trouble...

im always a bit more patient towards the half naked women, for some mysterious reason. my wife replaces my patience with her annoyance though, so i guess it evens out.

that said, i think some big shows are still good: billetproof, the lonestar (i've heard,) etc.

and,,,,, yeah,,,,,, the bay area scene here is better than other places, in my biased opinion (and, if you just got annoyed by my use of the word "scene"-- go take your medication and keep it to yourself.)

-scott noteboom

 

I don't like going to all-weekend events because it just gives the drunks more hours in a row to get and stay drunk.

Is this old TV show anything like or got anything to do with what's called Hootenanny now?
And if not, why not?
http://www.tvparty.com/rechootenany.html
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0352063/

 

I should have listed BP too.....it was, and has been a cool show.


....and noteboom....I hear those crazy straightedge tattoo'd guys like to raid apple fields and eat really disgusting mystery fruit.

 

for the most part my friends would qualify as drunken fonzi idiots, but we keep to ourselves and I've never once seen anything happen outside of our little group. Sure, we'll slap each other, and there might be a nut check or two in there, but again, keep to ourselves and generally have a raucous good time.

 

Don't blame the booze for stupid people. I'd be willing to bet that most of those people were stupid before they had thir first drink...

 

Lonestar Roundup is great. We did get drunk later on Congress St., after the show, but no fights, no thrown beer bottles, no handcuffs, and the hotel is within walking distance.

 

Once you learn the proven fact that focusing fonzi slaps on the jukebox will absolutely result in free music, then the people slapping will surely stop and peace within your group will prevail.

or, maybe im just jealous because i cant grow a fonzi hair do

ok... i officially need to get to work or something...

-scott noteboom

 

Billetproof for sure is an exception. A huge show that still has a nice vibe like when it was smaller.

The thing that really struck me about this year's BP show was that if you looked around you saw pretty much ALL the kinds of cars and people that Paso Robles just recently ran out of town - supposedly - because we were too much trouble for them, AND YET here we all are at Billetproof with only a small contingent of Security Officer types around and not a hint of trouble as far as I could see.

Go figure....

 

There are still a few shows not mentioned, Rhythm Bound, Suede Place at GNRS, Alxe's monthly shows. And of course Midnite Mass for one . Was also was a good 600 cars and and no attitude or fights there. Also there was booze being served, it was how it was approached by the promoters, security and the show participants. . That keep the show good , people happy having a good time . Its seems I lot of southern California shows are having the issues . But a lot of its a under 21 crowd drinking, and getting tough guy complex. Promoters not wanting to be to hard as it might scare customers away.

 

Does anyone know if the Poor Boys ever heard back from the Radission regarding next year?

 

I am in the process of developing a semi-nuclear device that will focus the fonzi slap's energy into a powerful beam of coolness.

It will be like a remote control for jukeboxes and pretty ladies. Also, the fonzi hairdo will be a snap....just point it at your hair....and BAM! Instant cool. Heeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyy!

Getting sponsorship for development and permits has been proving difficult though.

 

Billet proof was the way it should be all the time, They need to enforce their "no billet wheels" policy a little better. Lots of Howdy Doody lookin', Brian Setzer wanna be's, but they're harmless. [SIZE=-1]James Hetfield was stitting there eating a hamburger and not one kid bothered him! [/SIZE]

 

Cool...

A "Heeeeeyyyyy-ray"

now if we could just work on getting the half naked women to convert to FULL naked women...and, get them to stay off the cars, too while we're at it.