"The Wave"

gsd0519 · 06-27-2006, 04:53 PM

I have a Prius, my wife drives it to work. I like the car, but after my Audi TT, it's been a tough transition. I love the concept, and actually love driving it... hard to explain.

Anyway, i took the car for a long trip with my buddy to help save on the gas mileage... little did I know how gay we looked.

We even got "the wave" from another couple on the road in a Prius.

Is there some secret handshake that i'm missing?

I really am not looking to upset anyone, even less catagorize anyone....

but we kinda waved back, then looked at each other while still half waving, and had one of those uncomfortable moments.

Just thought it was a little funny....

thanks for all the info on the site. very helpful.

**efusco** · 06-27-2006, 04:57 PM

Sounds like you've got some insecurity about your masculinity--maybe that's why you have a TT, to help you compensate.

The Prius used to be pretty unique...nowadays even in the Ozarks I see one or more daily.

The wave isn't 'gay', it's just an acknowlegement of someone elses intelligent car decision....much like the Harley crowd does.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 06-27-2006, 10:52 PM

My wife and I were in driving along one day and I waved to an oncoming Prius. The other driver waved back. My wife rolled her eyes and was giving me a joking hard time about "damned Prius drivers" and our "secret society" and the "Prius wave" and all that.

In mid rant, the Harley Davidson rider in front of us dropped his left hand and signalled to an oncoming Harley, who dropped his hand in turn.

I asked her if she wanted me to pull alongside the Harley rider so she could tell him how gay he is for waving. She declined.

Three60guy · 06-27-2006, 11:34 PM

I usually honk first then wave.

Few days ago I was at a stop sign and honked. Driver rolled down the window and with a thumbs up he said "nice color". I replied with my own thumbs up for his.

Hey, when you have something a lot of people wait months for it is a nice club to be in.

But as that South Park episode stated........."he has this smug cloud following him" :P

(hope you dont mind user "AnOldHouse")

gschoen · 06-28-2006, 06:00 PM

I see many Prius every day in Chicago.. one day, on a 20 minute walk, I saw 7 unique Priii! I used to wave, but everyone looks at me funny. The car has become so common here, it's not even special anymore. I guess that's a good thing?!?!

Jeannie · 06-28-2006, 06:09 PM

A month ago I replied to a similar post that I'd only actually seen three other Prii in the month I owned the car. But for the last two weeks they're EVERYWHERE! Counted 6 of 'em on my 2 mile trip to the center of town, and of course we waved.

galaxee · 06-28-2006, 06:10 PM

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My wife and I were in driving along one day and I waved to an oncoming Prius. The other driver waved back. My wife rolled her eyes and was giving me a joking hard time about "damned Prius drivers" and our "secret society" and the "Prius wave" and all that.

In mid rant, the Harley Davidson rider in front of us dropped his left hand and signalled to an oncoming Harley, who dropped his hand in turn.

I asked her if she wanted me to pull alongside the Harley rider so she could tell him how gay he is for waving. She declined.

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that's great, tony!

around here people rarely wave anymore. but when they do, it's pretty damn enthusiastic.

momfortheenvironment · 06-28-2006, 08:29 PM

Great Tony, can't wait for my first wave!!!!!!!

Alnilam · 07-09-2006, 01:52 AM

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Great Tony, can't wait for my first wave!!!!!!!
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Not that there is anything wrong with that..........

Presto · 07-09-2006, 03:40 AM

VW drivers did the wave all the time back in the Scirroco days of prime. It's like being a member of a cult.

06-27-2006, 10:52 PM	#3
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 7,980 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 14	My wife and I were in driving along one day and I waved to an oncoming Prius. The other driver waved back. My wife rolled her eyes and was giving me a joking hard time about "damned Prius drivers" and our "secret society" and the "Prius wave" and all that. In mid rant, the Harley Davidson rider in front of us dropped his left hand and signalled to an oncoming Harley, who dropped his hand in turn. I asked her if she wanted me to pull alongside the Harley rider so she could tell him how gay he is for waving. She declined. __________________ Proud father of Priapus: the '04 Tideland BC9 with an OEM EV button and sense of self-righteousness >>Current Mileage<< Spreading information and passing gas in the Greater Chicagoland area

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06-27-2006, 04:53 PM	#1
gsd0519 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have a Prius, my wife drives it to work. I like the car, but after my Audi TT, it's been a tough transition. I love the concept, and actually love driving it... hard to explain. Anyway, i took the car for a long trip with my buddy to help save on the gas mileage... little did I know how gay we looked. We even got "the wave" from another couple on the road in a Prius. Is there some secret handshake that i'm missing? I really am not looking to upset anyone, even less catagorize anyone.... but we kinda waved back, then looked at each other while still half waving, and had one of those uncomfortable moments. Just thought it was a little funny.... thanks for all the info on the site. very helpful.

06-27-2006, 04:57 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 13,359 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	Sounds like you've got some insecurity about your masculinity--maybe that's why you have a TT, to help you compensate. The Prius used to be pretty unique...nowadays even in the Ozarks I see one or more daily. The wave isn't 'gay', it's just an acknowlegement of someone elses intelligent car decision....much like the Harley crowd does.

06-27-2006, 11:34 PM	#4
Three60guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Racine, Wisconsin Posts: 765 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	I usually honk first then wave. Few days ago I was at a stop sign and honked. Driver rolled down the window and with a thumbs up he said "nice color". I replied with my own thumbs up for his. Hey, when you have something a lot of people wait months for it is a nice club to be in. But as that South Park episode stated........."he has this smug cloud following him" :P (hope you dont mind user "AnOldHouse")

06-28-2006, 06:00 PM	#5
gschoen Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicago/Wrigleyville Posts: 339 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I see many Prius every day in Chicago.. one day, on a 20 minute walk, I saw 7 unique Priii! I used to wave, but everyone looks at me funny. The car has become so common here, it's not even special anymore. I guess that's a good thing?!?!

06-28-2006, 06:09 PM	#6
Jeannie Proud Prius Granny Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 1,376 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	A month ago I replied to a similar post that I'd only actually seen three other Prii in the month I owned the car. But for the last two weeks they're EVERYWHERE! Counted 6 of 'em on my 2 mile trip to the center of town, and of course we waved.

06-28-2006, 08:29 PM	#8
momfortheenvironment Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 146 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Great Tony, can't wait for my first wave!!!!!!!

07-09-2006, 03:40 AM	#10
Presto Has his homepage set to PC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,149 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	VW drivers did the wave all the time back in the Scirroco days of prime. It's like being a member of a cult.