a stranger just gave me a ride home

brianbj46 · #1 02-10-2007, 02:19 AM

so i was walking home....about 4 miles when a stranger stopped and offered me a ride home. I 've often consdered doing the same thing while driving, but you could not imagine the amount i appreciated this ride home, especiallly in -10 degree weather. I know you aren't supposed to take rides from strangers, but in this scenario, i thought it was ok.

Steve · #2 02-10-2007, 05:19 AM

It wasn't O.K. and that is a sad commentary on the state of society these days.

It should have been.

trog · #3 02-10-2007, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bikertrash82

It wasn't O.K. and that is a sad commentary on the state of society these days.

It should have been.

A hearty +1 to that. I hate the idea that you must assume every stranger is a murdering kidnapper with an extensive collection of torture devices and a soundproofed basement.

bassist 4 life · #4 02-10-2007, 06:56 AM

Unless i have a gun or a blackbelt in martial arts id do it.

vindy500 · #5 02-10-2007, 06:59 AM

When driving round with my buddies back home we used to pick up drunk people when they were walking home, we had nothing else to do, and drunk people can be funny

RWP · #6 02-10-2007, 07:09 AM

I picked up a hitch-hiker once that really freaked me out. He started demanding that I take him where he wanted to go, not where I wanted to let him off. That was the last time for me.

Lazylion · #7 02-10-2007, 09:43 AM

I would think that in -10 degree weather, the murdering kidnappers would be less plentiful. Only the poor schmucks with no choice would be walking! Thank goodness it almost never gets that cold around here. Glad you didn't freeze to death, brianbj46.

Demon · #8 02-10-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by trog

A hearty +1 to that. I hate the idea that you must assume every stranger is a murdering kidnapper with an extensive collection of torture devices and a soundproofed basement.

I bet youd regret saying that when you find yourself in that basement

lawsonman · #9 02-10-2007, 10:35 AM

I don't think there are a lot of murdering kidnappers in Madison. Probaly the nicest big city in the country.

beyondhairy · #10 02-10-2007, 11:06 AM

i gave $18 to a stranger the other day, he came upto me while i was unloading my grocerys from the car and said his wife was in the hospital in jersey and was giving birth and was new to the area, even pulled out his north carolina ID to show me

it was late and he said the banks were closed, i dont know how banks work and ATMs work for new people to the state, but i believed him that he needed gas money and toll money. my dad was there and he got pissed off at me for giving away money. the guy offered to pay me back at a later date but i declined, in hopes he would pay it forwerd later down the line

4-string Steve · #11 02-10-2007, 11:23 AM

I agree with the guy that said he'd need a gun. People in my city are a little crazy.

Fo' Shizzle · #12 02-10-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon

I bet youd regret saying that when you find yourself in that basement

It does what it's told!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It puts the lotion on the skin!!!!!!!!!!!!!

brianbj46 · #13 02-10-2007, 11:26 AM

wow, i'm proud of myself. I was pretty drunk last night, and upon waking up this morning i remembered posting on here. I was afraid that i had made an ass out of myself, but that's a pretty coherent post to start this thread.

Also, about a year ago, i was driving home at about 1 am in rural minnesota. I stopped when i saw a guy pulled over on the side of the road and asked if he needed help with something. He wound up needing a ride into town to get some gas for his truck and i was really nervous to let him in my car. I got my pocket knife out and put it by my side in case he tried to do something crazy (even though it had like a 2 inch blade

), but it was the most tense ride for those few miles into and out of town.

905 · #14 02-10-2007, 11:33 AM

2nd & 3rd post - what are you talking about?!

I don't mean no disrespect, but I just don't understand your posts; it seems like the 2nd is a "that was wrong of you" post and the 3rd is an "I agree, not all people are crazy" post :?

BetterBottomEnd · #15 02-10-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 905

2nd & 3rd post - what are you talking about?!

I don't mean no disrespect, but I just don't understand your posts; it seems like the 2nd is a "that was wrong of you" post and the 3rd is an "I agree, not all people are crazy" post :?

What they mean is that getting a ride from a stranger is a bad idea. It's just sad that you have to be afraid to do so.

LzeroKI · #16 02-14-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lawsonman

I don't think there are a lot of murdering kidnappers in Madison. Probaly the nicest big city in the country.

I definatly agree, when I was up there auditioning for the music school at UW I had never felt more at home and welcome in a city full of strangers. And thats coming from someone who grew up in the land of southern hospitality.

buzzbass · #17 02-14-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by beyondhairy

i gave $18 to a stranger the other day, he came upto me while i was unloading my grocerys from the car and said his wife was in the hospital in jersey and was giving birth and was new to the area, even pulled out his north carolina ID to show me

it was late and he said the banks were closed, i dont know how banks work and ATMs work for new people to the state, but i believed him that he needed gas money and toll money. my dad was there and he got pissed off at me for giving away money. the guy offered to pay me back at a later date but i declined, in hopes he would pay it forwerd later down the line

that was really nice of you, but you got scammed. sorry 'bout that

beyondhairy · #18 02-14-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzbass

that was really nice of you, but you got scammed. sorry 'bout that

haha probably. but it makes me feel better thinking he was telling the truth

MakiSupaStar · #19 02-14-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by beyondhairy

i gave $18 to a stranger the other day, he came upto me while i was unloading my grocerys from the car and said his wife was in the hospital in jersey and was giving birth and was new to the area, even pulled out his north carolina ID to show me

it was late and he said the banks were closed, i dont know how banks work and ATMs work for new people to the state, but i believed him that he needed gas money and toll money. my dad was there and he got pissed off at me for giving away money. the guy offered to pay me back at a later date but i declined, in hopes he would pay it forwerd later down the line

[nelson voice] ha- haaaaa!

KeithBMI · #20 02-14-2007, 01:41 PM

What does this have to do with music?