Posted by Matches (66.219.150.26) on November 29, 2002 at 02:42:34:
In Reply to: Re: SUV Haters posted by diarm (194.125.220.224) on November 28, 2002 at 11:18:24:
By this rationale it's virtually impossible to enjoy luxury.. Why do people by a big screen tv when smaller one is just fine? Because they's insecure and want their friends to come over to their house to watch the big game.. Why do people plant flowers in their garden? Because they're insecure and not happy enough with their life as it is that they need see pretty flowers and get validation from their growth in order to feel like they "are" something...
It's all bullshit. Why does someone buy a fancy car? Because they CAN. It makes them feel good. But it's mob rule nowadays and if enough angry people bitch and moan about something then suddenly it's evil. It's the great satan.
These haters and their tone seriously sound like they might as well be saying "Destroy the infidel. You shall know them, for they drive sport utility vehicles."
> Far as I can tell, people buy SUVs for the same reason they buy handguns and gobble steroids: to enjoy the illusion of power.
> It's almost always the case that the person is covering up for a major weakness.
> SUVs are designed to be intimidating to other drivers.
> Buying an SUV is saying to the world "I'm so insecure I'm willing to pay $20,000 more than I need to for the benefit of intimidating nervous motorists." Another, better way is "I'm an asshole."
> If a guy came into work every day carrying a spear, because he likes intimidating those around him, would YOU like him? It's the same principle: be a pushy jerk, be hated. There's no mystery.