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Post by strumntheguitar on Jul 2, 2008 9:14:40 GMT -5
*bump*
This conversation grinded my gears:
D-tard: "Oh, so you're going on a bit of a road trip next week I hear? West Virginia? That sounds fun" Me: "Yeah, I'm really excited." D-tard: "What's gas cost in that area?" Me: "Not sure, probably about the same as here" D-tard: "Oh yeah, probably. Too bad you don't have a hybrid" Me: "....what?" D-tard: "Yeah, I have a hybrid.
*long pause of mutual silence with a growing smile on his face*
D-tard: "You know the other week I visited my mom in Illinois.
*another pause of awkward silence while I think of a way to get out of this conversation*
D-tard: I got there in just one tank of gas! I never had to fill up once. These gas prices really aren't any different for me. I was driving a big SUV back when gas was cheap, but now I know better and I bought my hybrid. I might even be paying less for gas now because I get close to 50 mpg when I drive. It's really allowed me to get past this gas crisis and still travel the country when I want! It's a shame more people haven't jumped on the opportunity."
Watchin' a stretch of road, miles of light explode. Driftin' off a thing I'd never done before. Watchin' a crowd roll in. Out go the lights it begins. A feelin' in my bones I've never felt before...
strumntheguitar
Bleary-Eyed Bonnawook Sir Strum, Master of Rum
As a hybrid owner, I try not to be smug like I'm in an episode of South Park. Its stupid to think that people are going to plunk down money on a new car just because it gets better mpg. What about the cost of buying a new car in the first place?
That having been said, it really grinds my gears when people post disinformation just because it goes along with their point of view. At no point in the "Prius outdoes Hummer in Environmental Damage" article does it mention any source of information other than a marketing firm's study (which does not account for the cost of fuel). All it does, is speak in a matter-of-fact manner, which makes people think the information is true. While I don't doubt that mining for nickel can be hazardous to the environment, all the article puts forth is that it is more damaging to make ANY BATTERY than a Hummer.
That article reminds me of the emails I get saying that Barack Obama is a muslim.
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strumntheguitar
Bleary-Eyed Bonnawook Sir Strum, Master of Rum
Post by strumntheguitar on Jul 2, 2008 12:45:11 GMT -5
^^I get what you're saying. I didn't intend to portray that all, nor even most hybrid owners are like that. This actually was my first ever encounter with one other than on south park.
And yeah, I could see several flaws in that article... and I really only send articles like that to people who deserve the bullshittin' ;D
That article reminds me of the emails I get saying that Barack Obama is a muslim.
these really, really, REALLY grind my gears. who the fuck cares if he's muslim? in fact, who the fuck cares if he's a satanist who practices ritualistic platypus sacrifice? what the FUCK does your religion have to do with your ability to govern? shite.
Post by Fishing Maniac on Jul 7, 2008 9:40:36 GMT -5
If you don't like hearing it then too bad. Suck it up!
Sorry I couldn't resist.
"It is what it is" comes up a lot at my job. When people complain about tiny artifacts in compressed video shot with a $3000 dollar lens and can't understand why it's not as crisp as uncompressed HD shot with a $35,000 lens you just have to tell them "Look. It is what it is. Why do think there's a $32K difference in price?". Come to think of it those idiots kind of grind my gears.
Ok, if you want me to help you move furniture... tell me that. We'll set a date, I'll wear proper footwear and might even bring my moving-stuff-belt.
Do not offer to take me out to dinner and then afterwards say oh we're right by my house can you move stuff for me. 1) I'll be full, and not in the mood to move sh!t. 2) I probably won't be wearing proper moving-sh!t attire
Post by NothingButFlowers on Jul 16, 2008 13:16:03 GMT -5
Lazy freakin' lawyers!!! How did you make it through three years of law school without figuring out that you should proofread things before you turn them in?
Post by lordrockinhood on Jul 16, 2008 20:59:48 GMT -5
The radio comercial that was just on... Coors Light ... they just chaged the disclaimer from "Drink Resposibly" to "Relax Resposibly" ... you know, there's plenty of peeps who like to relax, but don't need any reason to be confused into drinking... yeah, I LOVE beer, so it's a little hypocritical... but I've ALWAYS hated Coors Light ...
sorry if you like it, but... WORST... BEER... EVER... imo,
Post by strumntheguitar on Jul 16, 2008 22:14:36 GMT -5
^^^dude. yes. Coor's lite is farkin shitbeer at it's worst. Between that and PBR, I really don't know why anyone drinks them. I'll take my $13-30 pack of Beast Light any day over that crap
;D
