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Monday, May 19, 2008

News Ninja Biker On The Loose

Posted by Matt Davis on Mon, May 19 at 1:22 PM

The following was submitted to the mayor’s online “contact the mayor” system on Saturday just after 10pm:

Comment: Hi,

I saw a samurai on a motorcycle with a big sword. Is this something to be concerned about? I found a picture of him on the internet. Here is a link:

http://www.cpluv.com/www/item/squidy/20344

Charles Wood

Sure enough, the link goes here:ninjabiker.jpg
Don’t say you haven’t been warned.

Comments

He lives in lovely Mt. Scott-Arleta. Also featuring medieval jousting ensemble on off days.

C'mon, it's not like samurai can ride around on horses in the big city.

I've been running into this guy off and on for at least 4 or 5 years now...

Back when he was on a blue bike with a medieval helmet.

I actually saw him in Yakima one weekend too. How weird is that? I was coming out of a thrift shop and poof, there he was.

I also love that people feel concerned about this. My gut tells me that if there's ever a report of someone being attacked by a samurai on a motorcycle, his door will be knocked on first.

This guy, makes living in Portland worth it. The person that reported it, makes living in Portland occasionally make me cringe.

Oh, come on. The report has to be an attempt at off-beat comedy, Right?

I find it almost as funny as the biker himself.

He's just doing his part to Keep Portland Weird.

Here comes Hiro Protagonist, riding up the loglo strip to meet the Kowloon.

I see this dude on NW 23rd all the time, maybe he hangs with the Starbucks motorcycle gang, who knows. But seriously Matt.. WHO IS THIS GUY, can you find out?

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