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How much of a poseur are you?

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by VisualHomage, Jan 12, 2014.

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  1. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

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    I lost my subscription so cannot post a poll. But the categories would be:

    1. I am mostly a poseur and prefer automatic transmissions, paddles, and soft suspension. The gratuitous attention from peers is my main reason for having a Ferrari. I have low self-esteem generally and need external validation nearly constantly. I am arrogant, shallow, and insecure. My material possessions stand in place of my personality.

    2. I am somewhat of a poseur. I like a variety of transmission types and enjoy the attention but do not need it. I will flip my Ferrari at the end of the lease and buy something else. My self-esteem varies. I am not a boring person but not always very interesting once my car is taken out of the equation. I don't really need the car anyway and can get along well with a variety of types.

    3. I am mostly an enthusiast but will enjoy paddle shifting but really prefer stick shifting manual transmissions and drive for my own pleasure nearly 100% of the time. I do like the attention but could also care less about the attention. I am more realistic and centrist about my life and car. I can hold my own in conversations and can be very engaging, at the center.

    4. I am a "pure enthusiast." I am hardcore and like stick shift manual transmissions only. I am very edgy and a snob. I am very arrogant and know everything. I drive for my own pleasure 100% of the time and couldn't care less about the attention. In fact I actually resent the attention. I am borderline anti-social with a chip on my shoulder. Get out of my way.

    You can answer with a simple "3" or "1" and/or explain yourself. If you don't fit the categories then you can say why.
     
  2. tatcat

    tatcat F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    probably a 3.25
     
  3. Nativetroy

    Nativetroy F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    I'd say 3... But I don't know if I can vote. I have my Fcar on a shelf:D
     
  4. Smiles

    Smiles F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    I'm such a poser that I lost my subscription status but am still pretending to post a poll!

    :)
     
  5. UpNorth

    UpNorth Formula 3 Owner

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    3...and f*** off! ;)
     
  6. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

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    lol...that is where I would rate myself on most days. there is that occasional day I would hit a 3.5:)
     
  7. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    I would probably swing between this and oh say 4.5!!!! LOL
     
  8. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I think I'm a "3" and everyone who knows me thinks I'm a "1"!
     
  9. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

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    Sounds more like 3.75 :)
     
  10. BSU

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    1 and 4 are both close. Maybe 1.4? Or 4.1?
     
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  11. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

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    Very keen psychological observation :) Call it "one four reversible"
     
  12. JJ

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    0. I have no Ferrari but a Rossa subscription. My Facebook status is the VIN of the Fiero that I originally used for my 308 "continuation", which I later modified to look like a 288 GTO. That makes me a full on raging poseur. Well, that, and the fact that I'm from America yet still spell 'poseur' with a 'u'.
     
  13. V-TWELVE

    V-TWELVE Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    I don't own a Ferrari but I have shields on my Audi. I don't know where I rate.
     
  14. V-TWELVE

    V-TWELVE Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    I would like to add a class for boxerman, it would be as follows:

    5. You pry all the horses and emblems off your car with a screwdriver, even on the inside and apply prototype like camouflage to the exterior of your car to disguise it from being recognized as a Ferrari because it's always been just about the drive.
     
  15. Jedi

    Jedi Moderator Moderator Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    What's a "paddle"?? ;) and "I'm not a snob"

    Not a poll for me... but let's go for a drive anyway!

    :)

    Jedi
     
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  17. VisualHomage

    VisualHomage F1 Veteran

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    like this:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zypabrDBICI
     
  18. DesertDawg

    DesertDawg Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I'm either a "0" or a "5", as I could give a flying crap what anyone thought of me based on the cars I drive. I drive what I want, based on what I can justify spending my money on & what suits my fancy at the time.

    Ergo: I couldn't vote, even if there was a poll posted.
     
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  19. Kevin Rev'n

    Kevin Rev'n Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    "Egg-zactly" :)
     
  20. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    5. Exhibiting all of the positive attributes, and none of the negative attributes, of 1 through 4.

    :)
     
  21. Carbonero

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    I'm liking the paddles far more that I thought I would.

    Attention is a non-issue.
     
  22. hardtop

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    Hard core 4 and proud of it!

    Dave
     
  23. simsko

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    Don't understand why manuals are so revered still. Plus I did the whole stripped out interior daily driver thing so I guess I am #1 these days.
     
  24. h2oskier

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    5. I'm on Fchat and don't own a Ferrari.

    Aren't you missing one?
     
  25. Mozella

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    People who judge someone based on the car they drive are silly.

    I evaluate everyone strictly by the size of their watch.
     

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