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Discussion in 'Other Off Topic Forum' started by UroTrash, Aug 19, 2004.

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  1. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 UroTrash, Aug 19, 2004
    I think most popular trends start slowly, build linearly, then explode exponentially and then crash suddenly and seemingly unexpectedly. The excesses get progressively more flamboyant and silly as they reach the third stage.

    Take bellbottoms and afros from the 1970’s (please!)

    Take the tech bubble.

    Tulips.

    How bout this:

    My hope is an onerous trend has now reached this comical and penultimate stage: The insanely large vehicle.

    The Hummers.

    The Triumph Rocket III.

    Those ridiculously large Dodge trucks.

    Maybe in 4 or 5 years people will actually be interested in sports cars again.
     
  2. jonesn

    jonesn Formula Junior

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    #2 jonesn, Aug 19, 2004
    Given that oil hit a record $48/barrel today, the demand for urban tanks should drop off like you said.
     
  3. pdiack

    pdiack Karting

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    #3 pdiack, Aug 19, 2004
    Supersized fries lead to supersized waist-lines and supersized SUV's.

    The end is definitely near... :)
     
  4. triXXXter

    triXXXter Formula Junior

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    #4 triXXXter, Aug 19, 2004
    HEY!! I resent that! I try to squeeze my fat as s into an S2000 and any other sports car whenever I can!
     
  5. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 UroTrash, Aug 19, 2004
    Do you mean the rear is definitely here?
     
  6. infraredline

    infraredline Formula 3

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    #6 infraredline, Aug 19, 2004
    One can only hope it ends soon -

    Did you see the commercial where there is a whole family going about daily life in their house but from the windows you can see the background rushing by? It's all accompanied by soothing jazz and kids smiling. When they pan out, the viewer is supposed to become aware that it's not a house, but really an Infinity QX56 (all 3 tons, 17 ft of length and 6 1/2 ft height).

    Does anyone else have the distinct lack of desire to drive their HOUSE down the freeway at 85 mph?
     
  7. coolestkidever

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    #7 coolestkidever, Aug 19, 2004
    I dont want to drive a huge Infiniti or Suburban but something smaller like a Acura MDX is ok
     

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