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Howie (Brokerofexotics)
Junior Member Username: Brokerofexotics
Post Number: 236 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 11:47 am: | |
http://www.joel.net/EBONICS/ebonics.asp |
William Huber (Solipsist)
Member Username: Solipsist
Post Number: 486 Registered: 9-2001
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 10:28 am: | |
Yep. Happy Turkey Day & have safe weekend all.
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Andrew (Mrrou)
Member Username: Mrrou
Post Number: 392 Registered: 3-2002
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 9:50 am: | |
I hope everyone had a good thanksgiving..enjoy the leftovers and those turkey sandwiches! cheers andrew |
Martin (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts
Post Number: 3334 Registered: 5-2001
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 9:38 am: | |
Bruce, Vegas was great. Wife was happy, one show per day and we did see all the casinos. That town has changed in those 10 years quite a lot. The Bellagio fountain is the most incredible thing you can see for free. Utterly impressive. We were lucky and had a room with a view and could see and hear them throughout the day and night. SPECTACULAR! |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 1186 Registered: 4-2002
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 9:14 am: | |
MARTIN STILL RECOVERING FROM TURKEY DAY... HOW WAS LAS VEGAS..?? HAPPY HOLIDAYS.. BRUCE |
Martin (Miami348ts)
Advanced Member Username: Miami348ts
Post Number: 3330 Registered: 5-2001
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 9:08 am: | |
I was wondering where you were Bruce!
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bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 1183 Registered: 4-2002
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 8:37 am: | |
I WONT EVEN COMMENT ON THIS THREAD, RIGHT PAUL HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL... BRUCE |
Anthony_Ferrari (Anthony_ferrari)
New member Username: Anthony_ferrari
Post Number: 17 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 3:44 am: | |
Oh I see! When I saw the title of the thread I thought it was about BROS, the British boy band who had hits in the eighties such as 'When Will I Be Famous?'. My mistake!
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Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member Username: Benjet
Post Number: 912 Registered: 1-2001
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 1:00 am: | |
Funny I look at this thread, and anywhere Ferraristi gather, and all I ever see is RED. Maybe I'm missing something. -Ben |
Ron Dallas (328infoseeker)
Junior Member Username: 328infoseeker
Post Number: 119 Registered: 5-2001
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 12:43 am: | |
are we talkin Frat bros? Move on we are all the same.. |
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Junior Member Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 71 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Friday, November 29, 2002 - 12:29 am: | |
"But why should it only be black rappers and athletes to own a Ferrari." Jay, it isn't just the music artists and the athletes who have the Ferraris in the black community. I think it's a matter of interests. Some get the cars to cruise around and show off. Some get them to collect them and admire in privacy. Others get them as purpose built machines meant to race about. Others for daily utilitarian use. The one common thread no matter what the like is the admiration of a well built machine with provenance to back it's illustrious status. Arguments like these are moot. It leads to generalizations and reliance on stereotypical behavior. It's like arguing why there aren't more black athletes playing hockey, or race car driving, etc. Maybe the interest just isn't there. It's not coincidence or racism that draws children into basketball, football, golf, or whatever. If you grow up and your idol is Michael Jordan, you'll try to pick up a basketball and give it a go. If your idol is Alain Prost you'll be sitting on your father's car making car noises. |
J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay
Post Number: 822 Registered: 10-2001
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 10:34 pm: | |
Rob you make a good point. But why should it only be black rappers and athletes to own a Ferrari. When was the last time you saw Puff Daddy at a local Ferrari event? I don't want to "force" people to accept others, but I believe that through similar interests, people shed their preconcieved notions about others, especially when it comes to race. What I'm trying to say is that I notice when there are no "ethnic" people in a crowd. I think it is because I grew up in such a multicultural area of Toronto. I live where the West Indies, China, Italy and the middle east collide to give you a rich fabric to learn from. It is even more evident to me since I've been married to a beautiful black woman for over 8 years. You get to see the little things that people do when they are uncomfortable, and I notice when my wife is uncomfortable also. |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts
Post Number: 2845 Registered: 12-2000
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 9:58 pm: | |
Good point Steve. I always wonder in private if I'm doing anything wrong on my part by not having a more diverse online community. For one, no one really talks about it and you can't necessarily tell unless you meet them in person. I also think this board represents a more diverse group than other Ferrari clubs. Mainly because this board doesn't have geographical borders. To be honest, I haven't seen many "bros" at FCA type events, but I know the hip hop crowd is into Ferraris. Dr. Dre had his Testarossa in a video and P Diddy has a 360 spyder and just watch hip hop videos for an hour and you'll see a Ferrari. The other crowd that has quite a few Ferraris is the pro athletes. More power to them, but I think most just have more cars than they know what to do with and any collection like that will include a Ferrari. I would like to see more diverse die hard Ferrari enthusiasts. Besides just racial and gender diversity, how about sexual orientation? No one is into Italian clothes more than homosexual males. Don't you think that would also carry over to Italian cars? I was into Italian cars first and that initiated my interest into Italian clothes. Luckily I had some gay friends to help me pick outfits. My idea of a good outfit was jeans and a racing t-shirt. I believe I'm a better person and that I enjoy life more with diverse surroundings. However, I don't like it thrown on me artificially. I treat everyone the same from the start (even the French), but I find the most interest in those I can learn and grow from regardless.
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Steve Anderson (Sranderson)
New member Username: Sranderson
Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 9:04 pm: | |
OK Guys, here is a new twist. Ask Enzo, Sir William Lyons and Dr. Porsche, and I am sure they will agree that "It's all about the Race". The first one to the checkered flag. (the only kind of race that really matters) |
Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Junior Member Username: Stickanddice
Post Number: 70 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 8:40 pm: | |
I'm with you Paul. Who cares, it's about cars. We don't need to go on a crusade for Ferrari awareness. The brand recognition is strong enough to reach all races. Being a "yellow" man myself I don't need Ferrari force fed to me to know that I want one. There are plenty of other races who drive Ferraris. One of the most respected car collectors (not just Ferraris) is Japanese. There are also plenty of Ferrari owners who are black. Look no further than the high profile celebrities; I mention them because it is obvious they can afford to have and they indeed have these vehicles. I have acquaintances of all different races who drive Ferraris. One of my groomsmen was from the Middle East and his family has more than I can count. The other was French and his family could care less for them. They're into real estate and a comfortable luxury sedan is all they care for (father and sons). It has nothing to do with race. It has to do with a passion for the cars. I'm sure there are plenty of other people who could afford these cars but opt for something else. My father comes to mind. He has owned some Ferraris and has not gone back to them (sold them before I was born, I'm afraid). |
Paul Newman (Newman)
Member Username: Newman
Post Number: 718 Registered: 12-2001
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 8:24 pm: | |
Honestly Jay, I never gave it any thought. I dont worry about people thinking Im a racist because I drive a ferrari. I dont see the connection. I see where people can assume a ferrari owner is rich but didnt think it had anything to do with color. People of all races own ferraris, thats a fact. Ignorance might be the problem if people think otherwise. Not much one person can do to change that kind of thinking if thats the case. What is the thinking here? Is it a case of only white looking people can afford them or is it a preference thing that black people dont like ferraris? This is the first Ive heard of this, really. |
J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay
Post Number: 820 Registered: 10-2001
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 7:48 pm: | |
Paul it matters because there are racist people in the world. I don't care what color you are either, but how do we as Ferrari owners look to those on the outside? Do we look like racists because the majority of owners are white or because at all of our events there is only a sea of white faces? It is something I noticed a long time ago, and it is something that I want to change. I invite all of my friends (the majority of which are black) to see the cars and come out to the events. It is important to expose others to different cultures, and Ferrari is a culture. |
Paul Newman (Newman)
Member Username: Newman
Post Number: 716 Registered: 12-2001
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 7:34 pm: | |
Im just curious why it even matters, I dont care what color or religion someone is, its about f cars. |
James Dixon (Omnadren250)
Member Username: Omnadren250
Post Number: 375 Registered: 7-2001
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 7:03 pm: | |
"No, just crackers." LMAO |
J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay
Post Number: 816 Registered: 10-2001
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 5:24 pm: | |
Hey Jaybobby and Richblackguy, I'm from southern Italy, does that count?(you know what they say about Italians from the south) Actually my wife is black and she made an interesting statement. Seems that there are very few black persons at all of the events and into Ferraris in general. Yes there are ethnic people, Asians, Italians, Jews, Arabs, but the black representation seems to be very low. |
mMillionaire7fig (Therichblackguy)
New member Username: Therichblackguy
Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 3:40 pm: | |
yeah but not into posting much right now. just lurking & seeing whos legit & whos git. |
David J. Smith (Darkhorse512)
Junior Member Username: Darkhorse512
Post Number: 60 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 2:21 pm: | |
passion knows no color |
Paul Newman (Newman)
Member Username: Newman
Post Number: 703 Registered: 12-2001
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 1:10 pm: | |
No, just crackers. |
Matt (Matt_lamotte)
Junior Member Username: Matt_lamotte
Post Number: 71 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 1:07 pm: | |
Ignore it guys and it will go away |
rapmasterjayqueens (Jaybobby)
New member Username: Jaybobby
Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2002 - 12:47 pm: | |
lets here it from da rich bros |