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When did cars lose their sense of manliness?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael B. Apr 10. 204 Replies 2 Likes
Last week, on our commute to her school, my daughter made a rather dismissive comment about cars. She said "Ian, cars aren't cool anymore". I've heard quite a few kids say that recently, and studies…Continue
The art of the dandy (?)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jarhead Jul 7, 2010. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Perhaps a fitting topic for The Art of Manliness - perhaps not.I just found this website:http://www.dandyism.net/?p=136I must admit that as a man who…Continue
Roman Swiss Army Knife
Started this discussion. Last reply by Harry P Flashman Jul 5, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Here's something you don't see every day - a Roman multi-purpose knife, made 1600+ years before the Swiss Army got theirs. Now this knife exudes manliness. I'll bet the proud owner of this beauty…Continue
Tags: knife, army, swiss, Victorinox
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Max B replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"ppssssssttttttt I think he drives a prius... "
James Rowland replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"When they had to have more cup holders than cylinders.
I drive a 2500 HD chevy PU."
Corey C. Jordan replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"Among the many vehicles I've owned and currently own, all of them tended to reflect me in some way...
My 1978 MG Midget (and a Regal Turbo behind it), circa 1983.
My 2003 Suzuki SX, nicknamed Godzuki. 244 hp, Suzuki Techno suspension with…"
Joshua replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"I don't think we are disagreeing here.
I read the first page of the discussion, and it's an extremely insecure guy claiming that anyone who doesn't drive [what he considers to be] a manly car to be a "chick". Just…"
Lyndon James Stinson replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"I do not think this discussion is about a vehicle making you more or less of a man. I think it is about the vehicle being manly.
I have owned everything from a Chrysler Dynasty to a 300 ZX to A 3/4 ton Diesel pick up. I was not any more of a man or…"
Joshua replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"I read the first thread on this discussion, and see people being complete idiots.
If you're a man, you don't need a vehicle to make you feel good about yourself.
Car design has become more homogenous, as has much of design. In…"
Lyndon James Stinson replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"I ride a motorcycle as well. I own a few and ride far more than I drive. I enjoy the sense of freedom and the with the elements experience it affords.
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Lyndon James Stinson replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"I need a manly vehicle to support my manly life :)"
Rémy Vanschoonwinkel replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"Hahaha, let's hope they do that. "
Matthew Hockley replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"Yes, unfortunately on our shores the manual transmission is going the way of the dodo bird. Since learning how to drive one, I can't imagine buying an automatic. I like the control. My Monte Carlo is an automatic (only way they were made) but I…"
Rémy Vanschoonwinkel replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"Ow that's right, in the USA most cars have an automatic transmission? Here in Europe (Belgium to be precise) it's rather rare to an automatic, but then again having a manual one is only a thrill for the first weeks when learning how to…"
Rémy Vanschoonwinkel replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"I must agree with it. I ride a motorcycle and I still ride it even when it's freezing or snowing outside. It gives a sense of being alive. Also I've rode a car, but I never liked it. It misses the excitement, the thrill. Cars these days…"
Matthew Hockley replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"Nope, generally cars are not manly anymore. There are some exceptions, Corvette, Camaro, Mustang.... but generally they aren't. We live in a world of Prius and Smart car and other horribly unmanly modes of tranportation.
When I…"
Native Son replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"To return to the OP question, simple. The automotive "manly" quotient began to go down when cars became efficient, reliable, and clean to operate. Compare the owner' manual for a 1930 Ford Model A with the same manual…"
Corey C. Jordan replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"I agree that the man makes the car.... Of course, a wussy car requires some help....
I've owned too many to consider, from Alfa Romeos to MGs, to a Shelby, to a WRX, to a Corvair, to a Grand National and a bunch of Jeeps... My wife has had a…"
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- At 8:15pm on July 2, 2010,
Brett McKay said… - Welcome to the Community, Ian! I'm glad to see you jumping right into the mix and am already enjoying your comments.
- At 11:04am on July 2, 2010,
Herb Munson said… - Hi there Ian. Welcome to AoM. Also, I'd like to give you a friendly invite to check out my group, The Great Debate. Just click on "Groups." It's the one with the colorful galaxy picture. It's also one of the most active groups on AoM. In any case, great to have you with us.
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