What do strangers shout at people on unicycles?
Sex, aggression, and humour: responses to unicycling
A doctor rode a unicycle around town for years and noted how people reacted. Men made jokes; women complimented him.
Over several years of unicycle commuting, the author kept a log of what strangers shouted at him. Most male comments were along the lines of “lost your wheel?”, often delivered with a hint of competitiveness.
Women were far more likely to just say something nice. He interprets the male responses as status-signalling. We think it’s the most charming bit of field research a hobby has ever produced.
Yes, he has heard “where’s your other wheel?” before.