The new Georgia plates are absolutely horrible. Some shit artist actually won a contest to design the new plate. When they started appearing last summer, I kept thinking, "We're the Peach State...why the fuck do we have pumpkins on our license plate?"

So. Ugly.

OK, that's great and all but how do I get a girl who likes cars to not be a total tool around me?

Counter-rant: For every girl that is into cars because of cars, there are 3 that are into the attention that accompanies being into (insert male dominated hobby here). That shit isn't cute. You'll see them on forums with handles like "IRaceInHeels" or "SheDevil". You'll see them at car shows with a crowd of male…

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Gee, uhhh, I was gonna say Ditka, but then I watched tha video

I say omit her. Typically the "batshit babes" stories have an element of humor. There's nothing funny here.

My uncle is a charter pilot in Dallas. He gets to travel a lot and usually to some great destinations. Since he co-owns his small business, his paycheck is good and his clients are usually generous with tips. He also racks up the frequent flyer miles like nobody's business because he charges just about everything on…

A few years ago, I was driving my 78 firebird down to Hilton Head to spend the weekend with a bunch of friends. The friend hosting the party was the kind of guy that you just knew was always good for a good time—he had that sort of sparkle in his eye that made it clear there was always something up his sleeve, so I…

AH-64D Apache Longbow

Research.

Be willing to walk away. Prepare ahead of time and don't let your emotions get you in over your head.

Step 1: Make random shape in CAD with no thought of building use, materials, or construction:

Cool starry bra time:

Project 7 should have had leather bonnet straps!

Subaru's are like Legos

Business in front, party-business in back! Party!

Yea, because we really needed a 6 speed manual at all. Because 5 speeds were so broken.

I've had two front page posts and two hat tips in as many days. What did I get in return? Ugots, except for props from my fellow commenters. I don't want to be a writer. I do like posting my deep thoughts and emotions on a free site like Kinja/Jalopnik. I just want The Royal We down in his SoHo loft, or out by his…