Great article on the car scene today
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Came across this on Jalopnik and I absolutely agree with it!
http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/an-excellent-write-up-on-elitism-in-car-culture-bro-1507038822
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I'd have to think that some of the attitudes mentioned in the article come about from the following scenario:
A guy with a lot of ingenuity and skills but not a lot of money, will work hard building up a relatively modest car over many years and will eventually polish that turd to become a highly capable performance vehicle or just a nicely styled clean and unique car.
Then this dicknose shows up and steals the show with something he or his parents bought.
Its not a perfect explanation as having money means you can build the nicest piece of crap ever, but it is the root of the phrase
"Built, not bought"
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I can agree with that sentiment but I can't discriminate because someone happens to be more fortunate than others and can possibly afford a nicer car. Hell, if I was fortunate enough to afford an *insert expensive car here* you can bet that I would!
I think a lot of this elitism that they talk about stems from a culture that has no empathy. If somebody can't afford nice wheels they are automatically chastised. If you buy off-brand parts you are ridiculed. If you make the most of your base model instead of buying the top trim your not accepted. Now, I don't see this as much at meets or in person but these keyboard warriors that constantly bring everyone down are a huge problem and typically they have nothing to back up their beliefs. Whether it's a $100,000 car or a $1,000 car everyone should be treated with respect for the passion we all share. The guy with "fake" wheels deserves the same respect as the guy with $1,000 wheels.
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I dont waste my breath talking to people that have fake wheels.
And this is precisely why you and I broke up. You'll never change..
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