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love this
Dave
Dave
Is This the Best Harley Advert Ever?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around perceptions of Harley Davidson advertisements and the broader cultural implications of motorcycle riders in American society. Participants share personal experiences and opinions regarding the image of Harley riders, influenced by media portrayals and real-life encounters.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express enjoyment of the Harley advertisement, noting its effectiveness.
- One participant mentions a local event, Harley Fest, and expresses relief at the departure of loud motorcycles.
- Another participant shares a negative stereotype of American motorcycle riders, associating them with gangs or criminal behavior, influenced by movies.
- In contrast, a different viewpoint suggests that many Harley riders are respectable individuals, including elderly pensioners, challenging the negative stereotype.
- Participants discuss the actual statistics of motorcycle registrations in the US, emphasizing that the majority of riders do not fit the criminal stereotype.
- There is a recognition that individuals who may appear intimidating, such as tattooed bikers, can often be friendly and approachable, while the most dangerous individuals may be those who appear "normal."
- A participant shares a link to a tribute video related to the 2011 tsunami, connecting it to the Harley theme.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the portrayal of Harley riders, with multiple competing views regarding their image and societal roles remaining present throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Some statements rely on personal experiences and cultural perceptions, which may not reflect broader realities. The discussion includes assumptions about the motivations and behaviors of motorcycle riders based on stereotypes and media influence.
Who May Find This Useful
Readers interested in cultural perceptions of motorcycle riders, advertising effectiveness, or societal stereotypes may find this discussion relevant.
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Very effective! Harley Fest just ended in my town. Won't be sad to see the hordes of loud Harley's leave 
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Most American people riding such motorbikes to me personally are gang or highway robbers. (I am affected by movies)
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sophiecentaur
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Or elderly, extra respectable pensioners, livin' the dream.
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Mark44
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Obviously.Pepper Mint said:
As of 2012, there were almost 9.5 million motorcycles registered in the US, of which only a fraction were Harleys like in the ad video. The vast majority of Harley riders (myself included) neither belong to a gang nor commit highway robbery.
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Mark44 said:
Exactly. I noticed that people who look scary such as motorbike drivers, tatooed people with blue hair and piercings nor heavy metal fans are mostly nice people and there's usually no reason to be afraid of them (unless they are drunk or high :p)
The most dangerous guys are those who look normal.
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and whilst on the Harley theme ...
this is awesome, a tribute to the 2011 tsunami ...
Dave
this is awesome, a tribute to the 2011 tsunami ...
Dave
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