tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post704790982136871286..comments2024-03-05T10:58:13.425-05:00Comments on New Around Town: Do you honk and yell at other drivers?Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10916922360940636719noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-15784500005534532802011-06-14T16:52:12.191-05:002011-06-14T16:52:12.191-05:00Us "yankees" blow our horns at times, wh...Us "yankees" blow our horns at times, when the speed limit says 50mph and you're doing 25 when I have some where to be course I'm gonna blow the horn. I think it's more rude to go 20mph under the limit and hold people up than blow a horn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-78938084143327015372007-11-05T17:25:00.000-05:002007-11-05T17:25:00.000-05:00I think what some of it comes down to is that Nort...I think what some of it comes down to is that Northerners get frustrated by how slow Southerners seem to do things. (Including driving, changing lanes, etc)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-6900823380059516172007-10-31T09:05:00.000-05:002007-10-31T09:05:00.000-05:00^ If you are gesturing, then you probably weren't ...^ If you are gesturing, then you probably weren't "almost killed" by the incident. Accidents are usually shocking and cause disbelief. <BR/><BR/>If you are flipping the bird and cursing, it's because your primary emotion is anger, not concern for safety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-91540852146590604382007-10-30T17:01:00.000-05:002007-10-30T17:01:00.000-05:00Honking takes a second. Gesturing comes after the ...Honking takes a second. Gesturing comes after the fact someone almost killed you or can't drive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-30699095850987873372007-10-30T10:03:00.000-05:002007-10-30T10:03:00.000-05:00If you have time to honk and gesture, then you are...If you have time to honk and gesture, then you are not in any real danger. Be an adult about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-35007363721415892142007-10-29T20:30:00.000-05:002007-10-29T20:30:00.000-05:00I'm a native New Yorker who has lived in Charlotte...I'm a native New Yorker who has lived in Charlotte for 10 years now.<BR/>I've never used the horn on my car other than to beep and wave at someone. <BR/>I think the issue regarding driving here -- other than the fact there's too many darn cars on the road -- is that you have a fair number of retirees mixed with NASCAR fans. It's sort of a humorous mix, but can be not-so-good on the roads.<BR/><BR/>And Leigh, you need to learn how to word things different. Almost everything you write supposes that people in the south are so nice and people in the north or northeast are so rude. It's horrible stereotyping and not necessarily accurate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-43752356261182657792007-10-29T18:04:00.000-05:002007-10-29T18:04:00.000-05:00I only honk at people with NC tags who are driving...I only honk at people with NC tags who are driving badly or putting myself in danger on the road, everyone else is an assumed visitor, and I know not everyone is from Charlotte with NC tags, but its a safe assumption where I drive that you are indeed a resident or familiar with the area if you have NC tags. And I never honk at seniors, just not right to me and it only causes more problems for both of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-56096732928172548872007-10-29T16:27:00.000-05:002007-10-29T16:27:00.000-05:00I honk and "gesture" at people like you all the ti...I honk and "gesture" at people like you all the time. Its a safety issue most times, don't drastically slow down in traffic because you don't know where you are going. Turn somewhere and figure it out, then re-join traffic. You are putting others at risk with your bad driving and I am gonna honk to let you know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-64517722972993469942007-10-26T10:04:00.000-05:002007-10-26T10:04:00.000-05:00I like to drive me piece of crap Ford pick up truc...I like to drive me piece of crap Ford pick up truck in the mud and jack the wheels up real high so I need a ladder to get in it and I love to drive it like I have an expensive sports car because I think I am so "cool" when really I look like a complete redneck idiot with my camo hat.<BR/><BR/>North Carolina NativeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-29228735047255700562007-10-26T10:03:00.000-05:002007-10-26T10:03:00.000-05:00But wait, we ask that Hispanics who come to this c...But wait, we ask that Hispanics who come to this country assimilate into our culture. If someone were to move to LA, Texas, or any other area they would be expected to assimilate into that new lifestyle. Why is it any different if people are moving into the southeast? A person should embrace the positive aspects of his/her new environment, rather than complain about how it is different than where he/she came from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-7368928579035684002007-10-26T10:01:00.000-05:002007-10-26T10:01:00.000-05:00I like 'ta roll in 'da mud within' me hogs. Then I...I like 'ta roll in 'da mud within' me hogs. Then I 'ins get fresh wit' 'em. I likes 'ta mak'em sqeeeeeeeeal.<BR/><BR/>North Carolina NativeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-85222369948021438082007-10-26T09:58:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:58:00.000-05:00Redneck to the MAX.Redneck to the MAX.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-40805487185731085632007-10-26T09:57:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:57:00.000-05:00North Carolina Native is definately a redneck.North Carolina Native is definately a redneck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-80384149186022524862007-10-26T09:55:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:55:00.000-05:00I guess it's only okay to crap on the Northerners ...I guess it's only okay to crap on the Northerners when you are paid by the Observer. Otherwise, keep your comments off my blog?<BR/><BR/>Nice attitude. <BR/><BR/>You got honked at because you weren't showing consideration for other drivers. Most of us go on with our day and try to avoid future incidents. You chose to complain about it in a public forum and whine when others call you on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-74385922726005771252007-10-26T09:53:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:53:00.000-05:00I just honked at some stupid soccer mom today in h...I just honked at some stupid soccer mom today in her ugly Honda Odyssey mini-van because she doesn't know what to do at a four way stop and thinks that it is ok to just blow past the stop sign when it isn't even her turn yet. Stop driving your mini-van like a sports car. It is a big hunk of waster metal. Get a real car!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-29536954508521861472007-10-26T09:49:00.001-05:002007-10-26T09:49:00.001-05:00Leigh, what are you talking about? You specificall...Leigh, what are you talking about? You specifically stated in your article that the "honk is a Northeast driving ritual" and you do not expect this to turn into a North vs. South thread? You out of all people should know since half the natives living here are still living in the Civil War era...<BR/><BR/>And to the previous commenter, a lot of jobs are transferring people here. It isn't so easy to just get a new job depending on certain situations such as position, time you have been with the company, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-24813267169606770072007-10-26T09:49:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:49:00.000-05:00Exactly ! Ignorant, Southern, Redneck, they are al...Exactly ! Ignorant, Southern, Redneck, they are all stereotypes used to describe a type of person. It isn't a bash on all people down South. Thankfully these types are a much smaller percentage of our population.<BR/><BR/>By the way, Rednecks are also up North. If someone calls you a Redneck it doesn't mean they are bashing your Southern heritage. It just means you are an igorant fool. You could live North, South, East or West.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-78052298683874672782007-10-26T09:48:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:48:00.000-05:00This blog is such a bad idea. It just serves as a ...This blog is such a bad idea. It just serves as a forum to perpetutate the North vs.South argument. Every single time, it turns into the same argument. Can we get over it already?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-92083494451716430712007-10-26T09:45:00.001-05:002007-10-26T09:45:00.001-05:00What happened to all the jobs elsewhere?What happened to all the jobs elsewhere?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-83331835477007315702007-10-26T09:45:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:45:00.000-05:00OK guys, this wasn't meant to be a North vs. South...OK guys, this wasn't meant to be a North vs. South issue - it's about driving styles. With all this immature name-calling, I'm thisclose to shutting off comments on this post. Dial it back. --Blog administrator.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10916922360940636719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-83231310667190768172007-10-26T09:44:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:44:00.000-05:00I don't think anyone is bashing the South. However...I don't think anyone is bashing the South. However, Southerners love to bash everyone else because they think they are born with halo's around their heads. If you want to be taken seriously, stop posting ignorant crap about "Yankees" and other people and then you will find that you will not be stereotyped as stupid rednecks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-29759795774740513242007-10-26T09:43:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:43:00.000-05:00It's NY law as well. My bet is that it's likely th...It's NY law as well. My bet is that it's likely the Southerners with the lights out.<BR/><BR/>And we are here for jobs and weather and because it is OUR country. Not your own little world. Frigin' Morons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-37703040040513106522007-10-26T09:41:00.001-05:002007-10-26T09:41:00.001-05:00HEY LITTLE BABIES !Who started berating who first ...HEY LITTLE BABIES !<BR/>Who started berating who first ?<BR/>I believe the Yankee comments started first as they always do. Southern hospitality my ass. It's an old war - you lost - you would lose again - get over it - move on.<BR/><BR/>What a joke you are to our entire nation. But then again, you give Jerry Springer fresh material all the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-58072978881421675202007-10-26T09:41:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:41:00.000-05:00Love how people bash the South and then come here ...Love how people bash the South and then come here in droves. Yet, you wonder why others are resistant to the changes you all bring with you. <BR/><BR/>New pet peeve I've noticed over the past few days with all the rain- when people don't turn their headlights on in the rain. It's NC law to have your headlights on if you're operating your windshield wipers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29766289.post-19608839489011365782007-10-26T09:37:00.000-05:002007-10-26T09:37:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com