[angelmb]

"I have a problem with Porsches. They're wonderful cars, but I know I could never live with one. Somehow, the typical Porsche people — and I wish them no ill — are not, I feel, my kind of people. I don't go around saying that Porsches are a pile of dung, but I do know that psychologically I couldn't handle owning one."
- Rowan Atkinson.

[Peter]

my parents bought my a Range Rover for my 20th birthday ... its all about relativity.

[MacosNerd]

Originally Posted by Peter 

my parents bought my a Range Rover for my 20th birthday ... its all about relativity.

But the question is did you whine when someone else got a car whom you didn't think deserved such a gift

[Shaddim]

Originally Posted by analogika 

One can only assume that you consider South Carolina a country unto itself.

Ever been there? It's quite a unique place.

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by olePigeon 

It's pronounced "PORSH-uh."

Yes. I hate it when people say "Porsh."

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by MacosNerd 

But the question is did you whine when someone else got a car whom you didn't think deserved such a gift?

There you go. This is a lot better than repeating myself. May I point out that in the original post, my quarrel wasn't with the kid, but with the parents? Really, even if he had the best grades ever, how many kids should have a car that can go 160 mph easy? Can you imagine insuring him and how much that would be? It's $130 a month for me in my Accord? And yes, I know that everyone will say it's all relative. 160 mph isn't fast for everyone.

[Doofy]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

Really, even if he had the best grades ever, how many kids should have a car that can go 160 mph easy?

*cough*

You have to thrape the knackers off an early Boxster (downhill with a tailwind and drafting a Lambo) to get 'em to go that fast.

[Shaddim]

Agreed. If that can do 140, I'd be impressed. It's barely more than a souped up Miata.

[Tyre MacAdmin]

It's the entry level Porsche and the Porsche for women. (Never the less it's still a Porsche and thus attracts attention - like this thread for instance)

Idiot + Porsche (it's really not that difficult an equation)

Of course I'm a Corvette fan.

[Faust]

Originally Posted by Tyler McAdams 

It's the entry level Porsche and the Porsche for women. (Never the less it's still a Porsche and thus attracts attention - like this thread for instance)

Idiot + Porsche (it's really not that difficult an equation)

Of course I'm a Corvette fan.

How is this a car for women? I'm a woman and think the car is ugly. In fact, I do not know of any women who'd like this car. I know of no one regardless of gender who likes this car. A 944 or 911 is much more attractive.

[Tyre MacAdmin]

Originally Posted by Faust 

How is this a car for women? I'm a woman and think the car is ugly. In fact, I do not know of any women who'd like this car. I know of no one regardless of gender who likes this car. A 944 or 911 is much more attractive.

Well to quote Shaddim: "It's barely more than a souped up Miata" I've seen many a woman driving Boxsters in the US. Usually given to them by their husbands. I assure you it's a reliable stat. I can count about 3 on my block alone. Now weather they'd rather have a 911 or if they even like the car I don't know. I know I'd rather have a 911 Turbo... but it's 126K and I'm just not that rich sadly.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by analogika 

You nincompoop. You complete and utter fool.

"Xenophobia" stems from Greek roots literally meaning "fear of the OUTSIDE" and denotes irrational fear of FOREIGNERS.
One can only assume that you consider South Carolina a country unto itself.

You didn't even bother to look it up AFTER I prodded you, and instead launched into a ridiculous and inane string of worthless blather.

That's amazing.

You totally ignored my post, and posted yet another baseless character assassination.

Is that all you have analog? It seems all you ever do anymore. Do I have to post the definition of verge again?

I have a history here of admitting when I was wrong. I can point to multiple sources of such instances. You however have a history of not doing so. But launching defensive character assassinations instead.

Still the same old school Spheric.

BTW to post the definition

xen·o·pho·bi·a [zen-uh-foh-bee-uh, zee-nuh-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
an unreasonable fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers or of that which is foreign or strange.

So no, it doesn't just mean people in a foreign land. Not that it has anything to do with my post. I never said what he said was xenophobic. I said it VERGED on it.

The fact you are even ATTACKING anyone over something so inane says more about you than I Analog. These little outbursts of yours does more harm to your rep than mine.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Tyler McAdams 

No it's Americans with lots of money who think they're clever that cause my fear. Like ones who use big words they don't quite understand...

I understood it. Some people didn't understand what verge means. Or didn't see it in my post and knee-jerked, then spazzed out when it was explained.

Being on the VERGE of something means not quite being that. But close to it. I specifically used the word VERGE as I did not think it entirely fit said definition.

And if you guys are done knee-jerking we can go back to our regularly scheduled programming.

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by Faust 

How is this a car for women? I'm a woman and think the car is ugly. In fact, I do not know of any women who'd like this car. I know of no one regardless of gender who likes this car. A 944 or 911 is much more attractive.

I also know (or rather my mom knows) women who think Hummers are ugly, but they drive one anyway as a status symbol.

IMO, it's a bad status symbol that just shows that you can afford to fill up the beast with gas.

[Tyre MacAdmin]

Originally Posted by Kevin 

I understood it. Some people didn't understand what verge means. Or didn't see it in my post and knee-jerked, then spazzed out when it was explained.

Being on the VERGE of something means not quite being that. But close to it. I specifically used the word VERGE as I did not think it entirely fit said definition.

And if you guys are done knee-jerking we can go back to our regularly scheduled programming.

It's ok... you make sense... In a South Carolina, Myrtle beach, Biker Week sort of way.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Tyler McAdams 

It's ok... you make sense... In a South Carolina, Myrtle beach, Biker Week sort of way.

That made no sense. Unless it was a condescending remark against those that go to Myrtle Beach, and or biker week. And if that was the case, then your first comment makes even more sense.

Never been to Biker week, but I've been to M.B. It's not the most classy resort. But it's full of Nostalgic memories of time past. Too bad about the Pavilion.

[imitchellg5]

Like you're not being condescending either, Kevin. Even though that is too.

[brassplayersrock²]

don't say i didn't warn ya

[imitchellg5]

Don't worry, I won't. After this thread, I'm ready for anything.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

Like you're not being condescending either, Kevin. Even though that is too.

Was I being condescending in my reply to analog? Sure. It just gets annoying after awhile. I wish he'd actually take the time to read my posts before knee-jerking and going for the jugular. Why he even does that in the first place is beyond me. Well not really. But it has nothing to do with this thread.

But then again attacks like those above come out from nowhere. Just like the attacks on you in this thread.

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

Don't worry, I won't. After this thread, I'm ready for anything.

Oh, be ready for the people you argued against in here to follow you around and attack you for the most inane things then.

[Faust]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

I also know (or rather my mom knows) women who think Hummers are ugly, but they drive one anyway as a status symbol.

IMO, it's a bad status symbol that just shows that you can afford to fill up the beast with gas.

True. I'll never understand it.

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by Kevin 

Was I being condescending in my reply to analog? Sure. It just gets annoying after awhile. I wish he'd actually take the time to read my posts before knee-jerking and going for the jugular. Why he even does that in the first place is beyond me. Well not really. But it has nothing to do with this thread.

But then again attacks like those above come out from nowhere. Just like the attacks on you in this thread.

Oh, be ready for the people you argued against in here to follow you around and attack you for the most inane things then.

It does seem like most "contributors" in this thread aren't reading anything. Or all of the threads in the Lounge.

[Tyre MacAdmin]

Originally Posted by Kevin 

That made no sense. Unless it was a condescending remark against those that go to Myrtle Beach, and or biker week. And if that was the case, then your first comment makes even more sense.

Never been to Biker week, but I've been to M.B. It's not the most classy resort. But it's full of Nostalgic memories of time past. Too bad about the Pavilion.

To clear thing's up I feel not on the verge of xenophobia... rather that other countries that I have little or less knowledge about, like Germany, have given me no room for perspective or to be more careful, no right to comment. I wouldn't want to start an international incident right here on MacNN after all.

As for Myrtle Beach I stick to the golf. Can't go wrong there.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

It does seem like most "contributors" in this thread aren't reading anything. Or all of the threads in the Lounge.

Those that are miserable often aren't happy unless those around them are as miserable as they are. You'll often seen these people attack those that seem happy with their life, or content.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Tyler McAdams 

As for Myrtle Beach I stick to the golf. Can't go wrong there.

Don't Golf. I just enjoy the nostalgia. I'll probably head down there this summer with Bekah. I haven't been since 1993?

I actually cried when the tore down the old Dracula's castle because of the fires.

Most of the good old "dark rides" or "haunted houses" in the US have gone.

I heard Niagra Falls was trying to capitalize on that nostalgic 70s/80s boardwalk look now. I might head up there again one of these days.

I made a thread about M.B. not too long ago actually.

[imitchellg5]

That's one nice thing here in the Springs or Denver. They have a ton of great haunted houses and mines.

[skacoreimplore]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

There you go. This is a lot better than repeating myself. May I point out that in the original post, my quarrel wasn't with the kid, but with the parents? Really, even if he had the best grades ever, how many kids should have a car that can go 160 mph easy? Can you imagine insuring him and how much that would be? It's $130 a month for me in my Accord? And yes, I know that everyone will say it's all relative. 160 mph isn't fast for everyone.

My insurance is $245, I am 18. His is probably more than mine is.

[brassplayersrock²]

heh, would be funny if the kid happens to find this thread

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

That's one nice thing here in the Springs or Denver. They have a ton of great haunted houses and mines.

Well Point Pleasant WV is about 1/2 hour from me. I haven't been since the Mothman movie came out. I just recently heard about a lot of them in Ohio during Halloween season..

We have a "haunted tour" in our city but it's really lame.

I miss those old cheesy wax museums and dark rides.

Awesome site

Dark in the Park

It doesn't have the old Castle Dracula in Myrtle Beach listed there but still. You get the idea.

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock² 

heh, would be funny if the kid happens to find this thread

He's a huge Alienware fan, so it's unlikely. But that would be funny.

[analogika]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

Yes. I hate it when people say "Porsh."

Unless you're pronouncing it German "Poah-shuh", you're saying it wrong, too.



(nobody gives a ****)

[macgeek2005]

Lemme tell you something. I've never learned very much about the different types of cars and which ones are better and which are worse. I looked at that picture, and I didn't even know which one the Porsche was. That's right. I didn't know what a Porsche looked like, because I never was really interested in cars at all.

But honestly, I couldn't tell which car was the "better" one. In fact, I personally chose your car as the one i'd want, before asking someone which one the Porsche is.

It's just a brainwash. Does that make you feel better? There's no reason to be jealous. Your car is just as good as his.

[brassplayersrock²]

^ good example of someone not reading the thread

[Chuckit]

So if somebody who knows zip about cars can't tell which one is better just by glancing at them for two seconds, that means there's no difference between them? That's kind of strange logic.

[Doofy]

Originally Posted by analogika 

Unless you're pronouncing it German "Poah-shuh", you're saying it wrong, too.

Also incorrect. The correct pronunciation is:

"PoooooOOOOOoooooOOOOOoooooOOOOOoooooOOOOOah-shuh"

[IceEnclosure]

Originally Posted by macgeek2005 

Lemme tell you something. I've never learned very much about the different types of cars and which ones are better and which are worse. I looked at that picture, and I didn't even know which one the Porsche was. That's right. I didn't know what a Porsche looked like, because I never was really interested in cars at all.

But honestly, I couldn't tell which car was the "better" one. In fact, I personally chose your car as the one i'd want, before asking someone which one the Porsche is.

It's just a brainwash. Does that make you feel better? There's no reason to be jealous. Your car is just as good as his.

numbskull post of the day.

[analogika]

Originally Posted by macgeek2005 

Lemme tell you something. I've never learned very much about the different types of cars and which ones are better and which are worse. I looked at that picture, and I didn't even know which one the Porsche was. That's right. I didn't know what a Porsche looked like, because I never was really interested in cars at all.

But honestly, I couldn't tell which car was the "better" one. In fact, I personally chose your car as the one i'd want, before asking someone which one the Porsche is.

It's just a brainwash. Does that make you feel better? There's no reason to be jealous. Your car is just as good as his.

That Boxster is yours?

What are you doing in school?

[sek929]

The Pariah returned! Now I don't need the 101 Laminar jokes book anymore.

[Laminar]

Hey, it was #1 bestseller on Amazon for three weeks straight.

[sek929]

Me and J.K need to have a collaboration.....

I'll call it, Laminar and the SVT Contour of EVIL!

[- - e r i k - -]

Originally Posted by Chuckit 

So if somebody who knows zip about cars can't tell which one is better just by glancing at them for two seconds, that means there's no difference between them? That's kind of strange logic.

Home-schooled. Sheltered. Moving on...

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by macgeek2005 

Lemme tell you something. I've never learned very much about the different types of cars and which ones are better and which are worse. I looked at that picture, and I didn't even know which one the Porsche was. That's right. I didn't know what a Porsche looked like, because I never was really interested in cars at all.

But honestly, I couldn't tell which car was the "better" one. In fact, I personally chose your car as the one i'd want, before asking someone which one the Porsche is.

It's just a brainwash. Does that make you feel better? There's no reason to be jealous. Your car is just as good as his.

+1 stupidity

[Railroader]

You guys just don't "understand" macgeek2005. He's so much smarter than you guys and will earn far more than all of us. And his musical tastes far exceed even that of Mozart.

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by Railroader 

You guys just don't "understand" macgeek2005. He's so much smarter than you guys and will earn far more than all of us. And his musical tastes far exceed even that of Mozart.

That's got to be it. At least I can keep a girl longer.

[MacosNerd]

Originally Posted by imitchellg5 

That's got to be it. At least I can keep a girl longer.

That's because you have a Porsche

[imitchellg5]

Originally Posted by MacosNerd 

That's because you have a Porsche

I don't remember getting one of those? Care to elaborate?

[Kevin]

Reminds me of that game. You get 10 people. The first person tells the next a story. By the time the last person gets it, the story has completely changed.

[imitchellg5]

That's what I was thinking of actually, ha ha.

[sek929]

purple monkey dishwasher

[brassplayersrock²]

pink tutu wearing dakar now THAT'S what nightmares are made of