282 posted 2 years ago by DupeYeetman 2 years ago by DupeYeetman +284 / -2 74 comments share 74 comments share save hide report block hide replies
It's a biker term. It stems from a story in Time Magazine after the motorcycle club 'riot' in Hollister, California in 1947. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollister_riot
The story said something like "99% of motorcycle enthusiasts are law abiding citizens, it's the 1% that cause problems...."
1%'ers would be those in 3-patch motorcycle clubs; i.e., Hells Angels, Bandidos, Gypsy Jokers, Mongols, etc.
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