(IP Atty here) Not entirely true. Courts *can* grant fair use when parody is involved, but it is not guaranteed or automatic. 17 U.S.C. § 107 establishes the 4 factors to be considered in determining whether something is fair use, but all 4 factors can perfectly support such a parody as fair use and the court could…

And the damn design fault on these that made them take hard right turns into concrete barriers made them absolutely terrifying to drive.

Would you say it was worth the $4k price for the Stage 1 experience? Are suit/helmet/etc. rentals typically included in the price? Is the insurance included in that price as well? Their website doesn’t detail those things on the school page but does on the others; just curious...

I think a professional athlete is probably pretty accustomed to wearing a condom so as not to have to pay for a baby momma, so if in fact he sexually assaulted her I don’t think he falls into the same MO as a “common rapist.”

It’s funny to me that you know of the BER, but don’t know that double jeopardy doesn’t apply until the jury is sworn in (in the first case). Double jeopardy wouldn’t apply here.

If he can remember all of those, here’s to hoping he’s never accused of not being able to remember/understand the playbook.

Yeah that’s what I figured. Thanks for the info!

But what does a VW golf cost in Norway as compared to the US? (I genuinely don’t know, but I assume it’s significantly more expensive...)

Best I have is from college. I’m 18, first college girlfriend, and I’m in the all-male dorms that has a curfew for guests. She lives in a sorority house, which is obviously not co-ed. As an 18 year old that made the mistake of dating a catholic school girl in HS who was all about waiting for marriage, I was finally…

Just had to comment on the fact that your username is a reference to the butthole surfers song Pepper, correct?

Funny how the “No Airbag Required” achievement applies to the 944 turbo as IIRC that car was the first vehicle in the world offered with passenger airbags as standard equipment.

I used to track an e36 M3 and loved it, but maintenance/insurance/gas mileage are all not that great on the e9xs. I am, however, kicking around the idea of an s54 M coupe as they definitely hold their value well due to rarity...

I had that thought, but I’m having a hard time finding examples that are sub 40k that are worth looking at, much less buying.

My boss has a 660rwhp 1LE and he’s trying to convince me to go that way. The main reason that I don’t want to go that was is because I’ve found that even though the 1LEs are more rare than, say, a standard SS, it doesn’t have the benefit of being as rare as a z06 or a viper, and I’ve found that after about 8 years…

My ‘04 Z06 just got totaled by the Houston floods and I’m in the process of negotiating the value of that car while I look for the next one. As of right now I’m cross shopping another c5 z06, c6 z06s, and gen 3 vipers. Whatever I get will be a DD, and I’m not concerned about trunk size/harshness/etc., but more about…

He was a Hollywood director for some time, and in my book that would make you a celebrity. Maybe not “A” list, but I figure it counts for something.

The purpose of this list is to present cars where the buyers control the market; the two examples you've suggested are ones where the sellers definitely control the market (hence the skyrocketing prices).

And what happens if you’re waiting for a parking spot at the grocery store and use your turn signal to indicate to other drivers that you plan on taking the soon-to-be vacant spot?

AH, I stand corrected.

Favorite detail? The can of coke in the center console.