Years ago, during a Dames group ride around San Francisco1, we came upon a uniquely incompetent driver. I don’t recall the exact details of what they were(n’t) doing, but I do remember Emily crystallizing the moment when she yelled “GET YOUR FUCKING SHIT TOGETHER” through their open window as we passed.

It’s objectively the funniest thing I’ve seen on a motorcycle, but it also cuts deep—helping people with their problems is important, but it’s impossible to help someone who isn’t ready to receive it.

So if you ever hear me say someone needs to be given “the full Wakeman”, that’s what I mean.

  1. Sadie Hawkins, of course ↩