View Full Version : some people need to pull their heads out
xsdbs
10-29-2009, 10:46 PM
Today at work in the parking lot I saw this and thought "IDIOT". You have enough money to waste getting your point across that you can place symmetrical bullet holes in your newer truck. MORON.
rocker92
10-29-2009, 10:49 PM
meh, to each their own.
jlink17
10-29-2009, 11:03 PM
Are you sure they are real bullet holes? They have a vinyl stick on that looks exactly like real bullet holes and I see them occassionally around here too.
stevenrox
10-29-2009, 11:05 PM
Are you sure they are real bullet holes? They have a vinyl stick on that looks exactly like real bullet holes and I see them occassionally around here too.
yea if they would real it would make his car start rusting
xsdbs
10-29-2009, 11:09 PM
Are you sure they are real bullet holes? They have a vinyl stick on that looks exactly like real bullet holes and I see them occassionally around here too.
yes I have seen the fake holes before also. I actually walked up to the truck an placed my finger thru the holes. There are actually 6 of these holes and they follow the same lines as these. you can tell that they were placed and not randomly shot and they go not only thru the tail gate but thru the bed liner and you can see dimples at the cab end of the bed liner.
Yes to each their own but this is really a bit much IMHO but....
xsdbs
10-29-2009, 11:10 PM
yea if they would real it would make his car start rusting
that really depends on how long they have been there and as I mentioned I put my finger thru the hole.
debaric
10-30-2009, 12:29 AM
some people are losers and they dont have anything better to worry about than if their car is nicer than yours.
jbradt
10-30-2009, 12:33 AM
In the end, it's his car and his money...
lindsey crashed
10-30-2009, 9:39 AM
some people are losers and they dont have anything better to worry about than if their car is nicer than yours.
agreed. is a sad life for some...
and i agree that he is an idiot.
from what i can tell, the holes are real.. you can see the reflection is warped around one of them. and i'm pretty sure they don't make fake bullet holes for the car's emblem...
abcdefghi
10-30-2009, 10:13 AM
That's funny. I would have laughed, and then went on with my day. (disclaimer: the guy is an idiot, but I still would have laughed, I own a Ford truck, and a foreign car)
NYCguppydude
10-30-2009, 11:07 AM
Maybe he was shot at while driving through a bad "Hood"
247Plants
10-30-2009, 12:23 PM
Wow. You guys are being pretty judgmental about somebody elses vehicle. First off, if you dont have to drive, be seen in or otherwise be associated with it, what does it matter what it looks like? Second, why is this any different that painting a pinstripe or flame on the body? Art is what you make of it and that is the great thing about it, its totally personalized. Third, none of you know this person, they could be one of the nicest most gentle people you ever met. None of us know for sure unless you have met them.
As far as cost. Im sure it was less than a dollar or two for all six shells. No big loss.
*Edit. Very fitting title.
Reefscape
10-30-2009, 12:28 PM
In the end, it's his car and his money...
Wow. You guys are being pretty judgmental about somebody elses vehicle. First off, if you dont have to drive, be seen in or otherwise be associated with it, what does it matter what it looks like? Second, why is this any different that painting a pinstripe or flame on the body? Art is what you make of it and that is the great thing about it, its totally personalized. Third, none of you know this person, they could be one of the nicest most gentle people you ever met. None of us know for sure unless you have met them.
As far as cost. Im sure it was less than a dollar or two for all six shells. No big loss.
*Edit. Very fitting title.
:thumbsup:
SubRosa
10-30-2009, 12:36 PM
Wow. You guys are being pretty judgmental about somebody elses vehicle. First off, if you dont have to drive, be seen in or otherwise be associated with it, what does it matter what it looks like? Second, why is this any different that painting a pinstripe or flame on the body? Art is what you make of it and that is the great thing about it, its totally personalized. Third, none of you know this person, they could be one of the nicest most gentle people you ever met. None of us know for sure unless you have met them.
As far as cost. Im sure it was less than a dollar or two for all six shells. No big loss.
*Edit. Very fitting title.
While I agree with most of what you say the statement on the truck regarding foreign vehicles most likely is demostrative of someone who isn't especially nice or gentle. And as far as the cost of the shells you should also include the depreciation in value or the cost to repair the holes to determine the real cost. While I did once try to buy a surplus Jeep and the fact that it had bullet holes in it made it a bit more appealing even an oddball like me would see bullet holes in a new truck as a negative in terms of value. Let alone the possibility that the holes weren't intentional and I'd have to worry driving it around that the shooter might not be finished with his "work of art"!
jpappy789
10-30-2009, 12:51 PM
In the end, it's his car and his money...
:iagree:
To each their own.
abcdefghi
10-30-2009, 1:02 PM
I don't really care about the shells, which is why I said it would make me laugh. The sticker is the idiotic thing about the truck to me, and sadly is the attitude of far too many people in the USA.... "If its not made in the USA it must be junk" mentality.
l3lhsl3
10-30-2009, 1:05 PM
I don't really care about the shells, which is why I said it would make me laugh. The sticker is the idiotic thing about the truck to me, and sadly is the attitude of far too many people in the USA.... "If its not made in the USA it must be junk" mentality.
it depends on the product i guess seems like everything is junk these days
lindsey crashed
10-30-2009, 1:06 PM
Wow. You guys are being pretty judgmental about somebody elses vehicle. First off, if you dont have to drive, be seen in or otherwise be associated with it, what does it matter what it looks like? Second, why is this any different that painting a pinstripe or flame on the body? Art is what you make of it and that is the great thing about it, its totally personalized. Third, none of you know this person, they could be one of the nicest most gentle people you ever met. None of us know for sure unless you have met them.
As far as cost. Im sure it was less than a dollar or two for all six shells. No big loss.
*Edit. Very fitting title.
being judgemental? its human nature..
i don't think everyone is so upset about the holes.. as for the sticker, the guy is displaying a sticker on his vehicle that is ugly, vulgar, and obviously meant to push buttons. i think everything being said is quite well deserved and probably wanted. if that person read the replies to the picture, i bet they would get a giggle out of it.
art is what you make of it, i agree... and so is your sense of humor. but that doesn't mean everyone will like it. you put it out there, especially in that manner, you are asking for the public's opinion. so be prepared for it.
this is certainly not something anyone should get fired up about, but if someone thinks its stupid, so what if they say so?
jpappy789
10-30-2009, 2:08 PM
being judgemental? its human nature..
i don't think everyone is so upset about the holes.. as for the sticker, the guy is displaying a sticker on his vehicle that is ugly, vulgar, and obviously meant to push buttons. i think everything being said is quite well deserved and probably wanted. if that person read the replies to the picture, i bet they would get a giggle out of it.
art is what you make of it, i agree... and so is your sense of humor. but that doesn't mean everyone will like it. you put it out there, especially in that manner, you are asking for the public's opinion. so be prepared for it.
this is certainly not something anyone should get fired up about, but if someone thinks its stupid, so what if they say so?
Of course everyone will have their own opinions, but is it worth insulting someone's presumed intelligence over a friggin' bumper sticker?
lindsey crashed
10-30-2009, 2:22 PM
is it worth buying a bumper sticker to insult someone else's opinion or posessions?
if it makes you laugh, why not?
to each their freakin own.
saram521
10-30-2009, 2:35 PM
being judgemental? its human nature..
i don't think everyone is so upset about the holes.. as for the sticker, the guy is displaying a sticker on his vehicle that is ugly, vulgar, and obviously meant to push buttons. i think everything being said is quite well deserved and probably wanted. if that person read the replies to the picture, i bet they would get a giggle out of it.
art is what you make of it, i agree... and so is your sense of humor. but that doesn't mean everyone will like it. you put it out there, especially in that manner, you are asking for the public's opinion. so be prepared for it.
this is certainly not something anyone should get fired up about, but if someone thinks its stupid, so what if they say so?
is it worth buying a bumper sticker to insult someone else's opinion or posessions?
if it makes you laugh, why not?
to each their freakin own.
My opinions exactly!
247Plants
10-30-2009, 4:49 PM
If the person who owns this truck were to walk out to it in a parking lot and you were parked next to them, would you say something to them about it? Be honest here.
I don't really care about the shells, which is why I said it would make me laugh. The sticker is the idiotic thing about the truck to me, and sadly is the attitude of far too many people in the USA.... "If its not made in the USA it must be junk" mentality.
yes it's whats under the white part that I added to cover the rest of the sticker. One of my thoughts was "yeah and driving that truck with the bullet holes that you put in it REALLY makes you look like a stud" whatever. I mean really unfortunately there are foreign products that are made well and if the American made products were truly made with "American Pride" then they would have more market share and not have to worry about people buying foreign. Have you out of curiosity noticed how many repair bays are in the average GM, Ford or Chrysler dealerships vs the number of repair bays at some of the foreign dealers. This might have to say something about quality. Now I'm not saying that foreign is superior to American but some people need to realize why foreign product is bought. The saying on the back of the truck will cause a person to be "judge mental" and most likely the sticker represents this persons attitude. In fact I had one of these type of people say to me " you don't park your vehicle on our lot do you and if you do I hope that you don't find some broke windows" I then made a very clear point that if I do we know who will be approached first and I wasn't so nice about it either.
lindsey crashed
10-30-2009, 6:32 PM
If the person who owns this truck were to walk out to it in a parking lot and you were parked next to them, would you say something to them about it? Be honest here.
no, because its not worth confrontation. but my inner dialogue will probably go on about it, or if i were walking with a friend, i would probably comment. because its just asking for it, and its not a big deal to share what i think of it with whoever's with me.
Bottomfeeder2
10-30-2009, 6:39 PM
That car is what is called a "Ricer".
chefjamesscott
10-30-2009, 6:41 PM
I don't really care about the shells, which is why I said it would make me laugh. The sticker is the idiotic thing about the truck to me, and sadly is the attitude of far too many people in the USA.... "If its not made in the USA it must be junk" mentality.
what does the last word say on the bumper sticker can you pm me it
and i agree with the above
a vehicle is a vehicle no matter where ti was built so long as it goes from a to b and back its cool :headbang2:
debaric
10-30-2009, 7:57 PM
Wow. You guys are being pretty judgmental about somebody elses vehicle. First off, if you dont have to drive, be seen in or otherwise be associated with it, what does it matter what it looks like? Second, why is this any different that painting a pinstripe or flame on the body? Art is what you make of it and that is the great thing about it, its totally personalized. Third, none of you know this person, they could be one of the nicest most gentle people you ever met. None of us know for sure unless you have met them.
As far as cost. Im sure it was less than a dollar or two for all six shells. No big loss.
*Edit. Very fitting title.
How can you say that? he is calling anyone with a certain type of vehicle a *****. I take offense to that and I think he is trash for broadcasting that on his car.
debaric
10-30-2009, 7:59 PM
If the person who owns this truck were to walk out to it in a parking lot and you were parked next to them, would you say something to them about it? Be honest here.
No, but I can guarantee you that if he was with his boys he would be the type of person to run his mouth. Then I would say something, lol.
Not my fault America makes crappy cars.
jbradt
10-30-2009, 8:08 PM
How can you say that? he is calling anyone with a certain type of vehicle a *****. I take offense to that and I think he is trash for broadcasting that on his car.
In the same vein, are you saying that everyone with that bumpersticker is trash?
We're making a lot of assumptions here. Personally I like to add my own postscript to the story... like: the owner of the truck comes out of the store and looks over the bullet holes in HER truck proudly before lighting up a cigar and driving away...
:headbang2::headbang2::headbang2: I love irony.
Slappy*McFish
10-30-2009, 8:14 PM
Not my fault America makes crappy cars.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumer-reports-2009-annual-car-reliability-survey-ford-secures-place-among-worlds-most-reliable-carmakers-66479522.html
jpappy789
10-30-2009, 8:17 PM
How can you say that? he is calling anyone with a certain type of vehicle a *****. I take offense to that and I think he is trash for broadcasting that on his car.
I have to be upfront: how much offense to do you REALLY take to someone's bumper sticker...I mean, really?
Opinions, opinions, opinions...
l3lhsl3
10-30-2009, 8:20 PM
*** 2000 Toyota Tundra April 10, 2009"The frame in my truck has rotted out in less than 9 years."*** 2000 Toyota Tundra March 26, 2009"2000 Toyota Tundra with rust holes through frame, over and beside rear shock brackets and spring brackets. I am at my wits end with Toyota and have tried to resolve this obvious defect at every level. This has become a safety issue for myself and other drivers. It is just a matter of time before the frame will snap in half."*** 2000 Toyota Tundra March 11, 2009"I lost my brakes. I had the 2000 Tundra towed to our mechanic and they called and said the entire frame from the driver's seat to beyond the shocks was totally rusted and cracked! They said it was not driveable."*** 2000 Toyota Tundra November 1, 2008"Low mileage (72K) 2000 Tundra with extensive frame rust and rot in cross members. Spare tire almost fell off due to rust in supports, which tipped me off on how bad things were getting. Poked my finger right through the cross member the spare hangs from."*** 2000 Toyota Tundra December 21, 2008"My mechanic said it is unsafe to drive. Called Toyota. They told me to take it to a Toyota dealer for an estimate. The dealer's estimate was in excess of $5,000. The book value is $9,000, which is just what I owe. I called Toyota back. They said too bad, good luck, have a nice day. Here I am and I am not having a nice day."*** 2001 Toyota Tundra February 17, 2009"The mechanic pointed out excessive rust to cross members of frame. When the body was lifted off to replace these cross members, a crack was found in the frame. The truck is no longer safe to drive and has a value of $0 compared to the $9,000 before the discovery. Toyota will not back their product."*** 2001 Toyota Tundra October 15, 2008"I sent vehicle in for front brakes service again and the mechanic informed me of severe rust to the cross member on the frame all the way to the bed. He did not want me to put more money into the vehicle due to the extent of damage to the frame."
hmm that says toyota ? right POS
In general.
I guess my point is that I want to buy whatever car is best, regardless of what country it comes from. If a certain country is making good cars, they deserve to be rewarded.
Also, your arguments conflict. The article slappy sent says, "Other than the Toyota Prius, the reliability of the 4-cylinder Fusion and Milan ranks higher than that of any other family sedan." Just kinda funny.
debaric
10-31-2009, 12:17 AM
i have a toyota and its great, call me a ***** for driving it, i dare you :)
jpappy789
10-31-2009, 12:54 AM
*****
(I dont even know what that is. ;))
Really though, if it bothers you that much than so be it but I really don't find it that offensive, whatever the word is. I guess making fun of the car that I drive just isn't that high on my list...
Zaffy
10-31-2009, 12:58 AM
I 100% agree that some people indeed need to pull their heads out. Exactly who those people may be I'll leave you to wonder.
Death Pony
10-31-2009, 1:09 AM
as I mentioned I put my finger thru the hole.
1. Yup, those looked pretty real with how the metal warps around them
2. We could take this down hill very fast.
dundadundun
10-31-2009, 1:09 AM
i have a toyota and its great, call me a ***** for driving it, i dare you :)
you're a %$^&*. :silly: you asked for it. :grinyes:
i would say something to the person. it would be something jokingly but i'm not sure if i'd let them know before i new their response. that's just me though.
my dad's a die hard american vehicle believer and a harley owner. he believes in them because it provides a lot of jobs at home. i agree but i've had foreign and domestic. i got chevy, buick, oldsmobile, mercury and nissan in the driveway right now. soon to be another car at tax time. my only current requirements are 4 door, 5 speed, good on gas and runs/looks good.
some people are particular to a manufacturer. i've made plenty of friends at the race track that would don that same setup on their vehicle to show their pride that were the nicest people. it's a bumper sticker... and a little creativity.
there is a product i can get at my local car paint distributor that will go on clear, dry hard and prevent rust on those holes. i don't remember the name of it but that's why i have friends that work in mechanics and body shops.
i agree the budweiser should have been set aside for a while during the planning stages but what can i do about it. tailgates are easy to remove and replace. apparently the person who shot near into his truck didn't know that... their fault.
as for this being a discussion or a debate... is it worth it? :wall: i think there are much better things in life than worrying about someone doing something dumb to their own vehicle. if not i'd be worrying about a lot of my friends and family even driving at all. i'd be too paranoid to leave the house wondering when i'm getting a call about my sister flipping another car... at 35 MPH! she's got her a class cdl with full hazmats and passenger endorsements too.
if there was anything obvious about the whole situation i'd say it's one of 4 things (or any combination). they either really like their truck, drank too much that day, are real stupid or have an inferiority complex. neither the bullet holes nor the sticker prove any of the above specifically. it does say, hay i promote your kid reading vulgarity when passing me on long trips.
this is america though and we built our country on principles that protect our right to that. expressions of such, although they may be judged by others should be encouraged to a point where we're willing to do what it takes to uphold the principles we separated ourselves from our oppressors with. they shouldn't need to be vulgar, but if it comes down to it... so be it.
Slappy*McFish
10-31-2009, 2:44 PM
It's just a bumper sticker. I thought it was funny, myself...though I really don't care if you drive foreign or domestic.
67chevelle
10-31-2009, 3:58 PM
I don't understand this thread,or why I am posting on it.
debaric
11-01-2009, 12:01 AM
happy halloween everyone!
l3lhsl3
11-01-2009, 1:40 AM
i have a toyota and its great, call me a ***** for driving it, i dare you :)
your a ***** for driving your toyota
bluekrissyspike
11-01-2009, 9:58 AM
it's all a part of the whole 'buy american' thing that you guys have going on, that's all. and i don't see how you can know for sure that the bullet holes were put there by him intentionally just because they are in a straight line. automatic weapons fire in pretty straight lines, don't they?
dundadundun
11-01-2009, 10:03 AM
it's all a part of the whole 'buy american' thing that you guys have going on, that's all. and i don't see how you can know for sure that the bullet holes were put there by him intentionally just because they are in a straight line. automatic weapons fire in pretty straight lines, don't they?
no... pretty irradic actually... unless it's brand new and SERIOUS! like military grade.
Lupin
11-01-2009, 10:18 AM
your a ***** for driving your toyota
:laugh: :laugh:
It's just a bumper sticker. I thought it was funny, myself...though I really don't care if you drive foreign or domestic.
I also chuckled slightly when I first saw it however I did also think what an ****.
debaric
11-01-2009, 2:20 PM
your a ***** for driving your toyota
I dont think it counts when its not in person, hero.