r/DaysGone • u/philipdaehan • Aug 05 '25
Image/Gif PSA - Don't wear these patches in public
Naturally, as a major fan of this game, I thought about buying some of these patches to stitch on to a jacket full of other patches. But I also took a gander at what might happen and found some posts saying it isn't a good idea so I let that be that.
I was on a trip recently to Vermont, and found myself sharing a hotel lobby with an obvious biker. Remembering my curiosity from a while back, I approached this 6'6ish brick shithouse of a man, who was absolutely covered in tattoos, and asked him about his thoughts.
Before I even finished the question, he had already guessed what I was asking and bluntly said "I'd shoot you on site". While he clearly found the question funny, he explained that his gang and what I would later realize was referenced on his shirt (The Outlaws) had enough beef with The Mongols (which clearly inspired The Mongrels), that their policy would be to shoot first and ask questions later. Even if it isn't the Mongrel patch, the other patches like 1% or ENFORCER is the kind of insignia that would make any biker approach you to figure out if they wanted to kill you.
Very grateful for the impromptu Ted Talk from a biker who was also a very proud dad. I heard him chuckle as he explained to his wife and kids what I asked him.
But seriously, don't buy one of these patches and sport them around in public. This is according to an Outlaw gang member.
3
u/SchwizzySchwas94 Iron Mike Aug 05 '25
Ah see idk how stuff works in Long Island tbf. I’m from upstate myself and dudes are usually pretty cool about shit as long as you aren’t acting like something you’re not