I don’t think smart/dumb comes into it. I think it’s pretty basic biology. Being on the ground feels ‘normal’ and safe for most people. Once again I’m acknowledging that flying is MUCH safer than driving; but I’m pretty sure more people fear flying than fear driving, based on the *perception* that driving is ordinary.

“When one door closes, another one opens”

The stats don’t matter - being in the air with no control over what’s happening can be scary, and being on the ground in a car YOU control is not. You are right, of course, that the former is much safer; but the sense of control when driving gives the *illusion* of safety.

Today I learned a McLaren F1 looks ‘frumpy.’

2nd Gen MR2 for around 10-12k, then have TCS Motorsports do a 2GR V6 swap for another 10k. Now you have a baby Lotus Evora.

I have a ‘93 MR2 and of course all car people know them. But surprisingly few people out there in the real world do. It gets some attention, not a ton, but I’ve had people do double-takes when I have to put groceries or packages in the frunk.

One of those buy here, pay here places in Wilmington, North Carolina had a very clean looking 280Z on its lot for at least a year, in amongst all the Hondas and Toyotas, in 2017-18. I used to work in Wilmington but no longer do, so I have no idea what happened to it/if it’s still there. But it always made me smile to…

This is only ‘futuristic’ in the sense that it’s exactly what people in 1930 thought a truck in 1965 would look like.

Not sure I agree 100% with your apostrophe in the title, Lou.

And how hard were people kicking the ball when you were seven?

No.

You would be too! lol

Who knew all you needed to win 19 Slams was gamesmanship and getting the crowd to motivate you.

“We turned the ball over in the red area.”

Same. I’m a second-gen MR2 guy. I love it and have no regrets, except I’m very jealous of Miata aftermarket/parts cost and availability.

Why does it have to be one or the other? You can care about people *and* animals. Dogs feel pain and fear. You are minimizing that because it’s “just” a dog. I’m sorry for your struggles, but I hope you’re in a better place now and see the value in regaining some of your humanity, because if you literally don’t care…

Yeah, but don’t. Please. All you dentists/lawyers etc, please, could just *some* of you think about me for once, skip the 911 or Corvette, and buy an Evora instead? Make a statement. Cause a scene. Drive an Evora, you semi-rich motherfuckers.

“Brazilian youngster Gabriel Jesus was the hero for Manchester City, scoring the winning penalty after Claudio Bravo came up big to save Giorgino Wijnadlum’s shot from the spot.”

“Brewer and his then-17-year-old wife...”

I have an MR2 I wrapped myself last year. I really want to wrap it in Deep Space. I am 52 years old and apparently this is a kid’s thing, but I don’t care. I think it’s gorgeous.