Phat vs. Fat Cars
I am not a car person. I don't know any numerical classification a la XJ15 or 6.00 XS. Recently, I struck up a conversation with a car aficionado and my argument was the following: "Why is it called horse power? Horses don't have the same running power so to speak, so why use that as a measurement? If they're going to use horse power, they should say 'It's about 6 horses.' That would make more sense because the unit i.e. the number of horses, simply cannot pertain to a specific number." The conversation wasn't long because the other party sensed that I didn't have a clue about the topic's history (although I'm sticking to my guns here; I think my point does make sense theoretically speaking!).
Anyhow, but that's not the issue I want to tackle here. I do know miscellaneous facts about cars. I know most of the brands. But the thing that I really love about them is their beauty. That's why I was offended when I saw Toyota's new Land Cruiser and Jaguar. Both have become obese, bloated and disgusting versions of their previous self. Personally, I love Land Cruisers. Whenever I'm behind the wheel of one, I feel like I'm riding a large, safe cow (don't ask why, it just feels nice and secure). And the best part is that it does not lose it's market value. Jaguars, well, that's more of a fetish than a personal admiration. And don't get me started on old muscle cars.
Why? They remind me "Fast Food Nation." Why is everything getting bigger, bulkier and no where near being refined and classy? What is this? Is this what they call innovation? They're ruining the design! I heard about car purists. Are there any car curists? I'm mad.
This is how Land Cruiser looked like.
This is what it looks like now. Can you say ick?
This is a beautiful 1996 jag.
This is what it looks like today. A piece of junk with hormone growth.
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4 Comments
I like older models better, the new ones confuse me.
tis Fee!
Yeah, they are getting fatter aren't they? Just like me... :P
But on a more serious note..i'd rather drive this:
http://zelter.lunarpages.com/~leiske2/arccars/69mustang_johnson.jpg
then this..
http://www.muscularmustangs.com/images5/2009fordmustang004.jpg
ewww!
purgatory: well, they're not really confusing...just ugly :P
feeness! first of all, sharrap! my beautiful poopette :* and i LURVE the first one! 1969 big yay! the second one is a bit...yes, today's fatty cars, big no-no!
My sentiments exactly.
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