I made the mistake of thinking they were gay as all heck. I went up to one guy in the parking lot( a set of red ones hanging off his truck) and happen to mention to him that he was my Uncles type (gay uncle) and that maybe they'd like to go out for a brew or two. The look of horror on this man's face and the words that came out of his mouth...well, told me I was barking up the wrong tree.

What would posses a very straight man to hang a set of "balls" off the trailer hitch of his car? I took it to mean he was gay and it was a sign of some sort.

Does this mean the guy is extra macho? Or does it mean he is compensating for a lack of something?

Guys, your thoughts please. Oh and BTW they come in red leather and silver(at least that's what I have seen them in).

Hmmm, what would possess someone to go up to a total stranger and say something so unkind and snide?

Retract your claws please. My comments were neither unkind nor snide(I do have a gay uncle) and the only men I know that advertise parts of their sexual organs in such a obvious manner(T-shirts etc.) are gay men. So if anything it was an honest mistake. As for going up to strangers...I'll think twice before I ask a stranger anything...it might be you and Lord knows what reception I might get.

I'll rephrase my question for those who didn't get it the first time(part of my initial post was the story)...why would a guy(any guy) hang "balls" off his car?

It does seem rather rude and presumptuous to go up to a total stranger and try to set him up. If he were straight would you try to set him up with your aunt?

Back on topic, I have no idea what balls hanging off a trailer hitch mean.I think you should count your blessings that your face is still in the same shape as it was before your ill advised conversation

I am guessing the general consensus so far is that I was inappropriate for even asking. Oh well I guess I can attribute my forwardness to not being raised in the US. Sorry if I offended anyone here and I did apologize to the poor gent. Where I am from...it would not have been such an issue.

As for worrying about my face still being in the same place...he had more to worry about than I ...very few men expect a well trained lady.

It's a redneck thang, you wouldn't understand.

Honestly, who cares what it means? If I were you I'd worry more about finding a good dentist....you're gonna need one if you keep asking questions like that to total strangers...

Seriously, Its just a show of macho, thats all.

You know I really am flattered at the concern over my face and now my dental work. If a man is going to end up in hospital and then jail for retaliating that strongly to that question when he's the one with the silly "balls" hanging off his truck, then so be it.

I have already conceded that my level of forwardness does not go down well here. Duly noted but what comes across to me loud and clear is the possible threat of violence intimated by not one but two people for asking the question. What does that say?


Jeez people, it wasn't like I had said I had just emptied out his beer fridge.

And if you think that's bad..try going out on a Friday night and listen to some of the dumbass(include rude and snide and anything else you want to add) questions guys ask. Not to mention the rude, inappropriate and disgusting comments/questions some men make in emails/phone. It takes very little energy to hit the delete button or hang up the phone than to threaten violence because of someone else's curiosity or request.

Look, honest mistake and now realize that some men are way too sensitive...especially ones with "balls" on their vehicles. Maybe they need to get some real ones and play less with the car accessories.

OH and BTW I get everyones drift...

That was laugh out loud funny, man. I'm shocked he didn't punch you.

I'm laughing again just picturing that conversation & the follow up one he had in his truck while driving away....

It started with guys hanging them off the hitch of their Dodge Ram trucks.  Get it now?

He was probably driving a Dodge Ram.  Of course, since it's funny, some other guys are doing it as well, but it's a truck thang and not a gay thang.

I saw one of those red ones for the first time just the other day and I was wondering what it meant as well. I didn't think the person was gay as it was a macho truck with serious meathooks, but it just seemed odd. Glad I wasn't hallucinating. -e

Thst's why God made the little head.

I have seen and loathed those things for a couple of years.  I never made an association between them and the sexual orientation of the driver.

But I have always associated:
1.  Serious insecurity issues
2.  Measurably low IQ
3.  Probably high correlation to NRA membership and confederate flag stickers.

I pity them while I am trying to negotiate around their jacked-up trucks that get 8 miles to the gallon.

at least in Virginia. (See link.)

"A lawmaker from Virginia who became famous two years ago for proposing a ban on baggy pants has shocked constituents again with a bill that would outlaw rubber testicles from being placed on the back of trucks. Delegate Lionel Spruill (D-Chesapeake) admits his new proposal is a bit comical, but he insists the bill comes from complaints made by those in his district. "


Personally I have never noticed them, but then I'm not really interested in testicles.

You're kidding, right? Some people might stereotype the guy as being a redneck, or possibly is pompous and getting a lot (since they're not blue balls).  Why would you ask someone that or assume?  Silly boy. Actually, I find the whole "ball-hanging thing" repulsive. It reminds me of that movie where Chevy Chase had eaten bulls balls and found out afterward.


Hugs,
Ciara



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