"smidsy"

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skitta

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This may seem silly, but lately when riding, I find myself repeating over and over (in my head) "smidsy". It's difficult to put into words. But, I find it helps me to focus on the traffic around me. Look ahead for potential danger, etc.
 
lol? well to add to the pointless threat.... My cbr125r was cruising 135km/h gps speed ! (no winds)
 
Recently I went through a phase where I wanted to eat nothing but gummy worms, and when I didn't have any, I just repeated the words gummy worms over and over again in my head, made it all better :laughing8:
 
Any of you responders even know what 'smidsy' is the acronym for? Didn't think so. No need to reply. The question is rhetorical :) Carry on.
 
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ninjakitty said:
Recently I went through a phase where I wanted to eat nothing but gummy worms, and when I didn't have any, I just repeated the words gummy worms over and over again in my head, made it all better :laughing8:
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Popsicle's will melt if its hot outside.
 
I use a tactic to avoid the SMIDSY on a regular basis, more of a UK thing than a North American thing. My M2 exit course didn't cover the SMIDSY.
 
JillsSabre said:
I use a tactic to avoid the SMIDSY on a regular basis, more of a UK thing than a North American thing. My M2 exit course didn't cover the SMIDSY.
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Awww! Finally. An intelligent response from someone who knows. Thank you! :)
 
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Definitly a UK thing since few people around here call eachother "Mate".

The Smidsy accronym would change depending on where yo uare in the GTA. The "mate" in the acronym would be changed to "boss" or "guy" or "dude".

Most likely the acronym is absolete here as no one admits fault and the rest drive away without stopping.
 
skitta said:
Any of you responders even know what 'smidsy' is the acronym for? Didn't think so. No need to reply. The question is rhetorical :) Carry on.
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Yes but since this is Canada and not many people refer to each other as mate, I didn't take is serious.

Assumptions make an *** of people.
 
ninjakitty said:
Yes but since this is Canada and not many people refer to each other as mate, I didn't take is serious.

Assumptions make an *** of people.
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Given the number of "fallen riders", whether we refer to each other as "mate" doesn't seem to matter, imho. The "assumption" was based on some of the responses, not all :)
 
"Sorry Mate, I Didn't See You..." This is your mantra? You need to put some tunes on Mate!
 
If repeating "Smidsy" gets you to red alert, then go for it. It is certainly better than repeating "inattentional blindness". One rider on here, V-tom, is big on smidsy. Search for his posts. I am still trying to figure out how to prevent inattentional blindness in other drivers. In their eyes you are literally filtered out of their conscious vision by their brain, so what do you do to "reappear" in their brain?

There is also the theory of motion camouflage. Smidsy is a lot easier to say.

Just for fun check out this video on inattentional blindness. It is famous.
 
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if you think its silly, you shouldnt be so defensive when you get silly replies
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On reflection, I suppose it's not so silly if it helps me to stay alert as a rider. As for the "silly replies", given the mentality of some people on this forum, you can always expect those. It is what it is.
 
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TorontoBoy said:
If repeating "Smidsy" gets you to red alert, then go for it... so what do you do to "reappear" in their brain?

Thanks for the links. It's not so much what I "do". When riding, I just try to be more aware of potential situations where a driver could claim they didn't see me.
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TorontoBoy. Watched the video. Got the answer right. But, failed on the other. Won't give away the "other" in case others want to check it out too ;)
 
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skitta said:
Given the number of "fallen riders", whether we refer to each other as "mate" doesn't seem to matter, imho. The "assumption" was based on some of the responses, not all :)
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You're right on that, if that's why keeps you alive when riding, then "smidsy" it is mate. Lol

Quite Frankley, you could be repeating bible verses backwards in Spanish for all I care, what ever helps right.
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