Autoeroticism: Automotive Mash Notes
I don't just leave scolding notes for the ill-mannered, really I don't!
I sometimes leave a nice note when I can tell somebody's parked considerately, like a little thank you Post-It with a smileyface if they've taken care to move up in the two-spot space on a street near my house so another car can park there). (Parking is scarce in my neighborhood these days.)
Anyway, I think smart cars are just the cutest. (Gregg once took a picture of me hugging one in Beverly Hills, though we can't find the photo.)
A little white smart was parked across the street from my house on Sunday afternoon. I wish I'd kept a copy of the hot pink note I typed out and stuck on their windshield. It said, "My Honda Insight (across the street) wants to date your Smart Car." (There was a line below that but I can't remember it.)
I LOVE that the smart owner (who must live in the neighborhood) played along. Here's the note he or she sent back:
UPDATE: I just left a response on my windshield (and, yes, I am aware that my car is screaming "Wash me!").
How cute!
I want My next car to be a Scion IQ. It looks like a smart car.
I now drive a muscle car (I don't drive that much). I love it, but i love little cars too.
Ppen at February 18, 2013 10:08 AM
But Miss Insight, after her date with Smarty, seems oddly dissatisfied. Sure, Smarty's got style to spare, he's easily manipulated into and out of tight spaces, and he's fun to be seen with. The trouble is, though, when it comes right down to it, he really can't do much of anything, especially over the long haul.
Meanwhile, that nice Kia Rio down the street turns away sadly. He's easily more capable than Smarty by nearly any objective measure. But he doesn't have it, and he knows even a snazzy, sweet custom paint job won't help him.
Old RPM Daddy (OldRPMDaddy at GMail dot com) at February 18, 2013 10:27 AM
By the way, is Gregg's car jealous?
Could this possibly get sillier?
Old RPM Daddy (OldRPMDaddy at GMail dot com) at February 18, 2013 11:04 AM
Amy Alkon
http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2013/02/18/autoeroticism_a.html#comment-3611640">comment from Old RPM Daddy (OldRPMDaddy at GMail dot com)Gregg (lovingly): "Wacky broad."
Amy Alkon at February 18, 2013 12:31 PM
My 2004 Subaru Impreza with 216k miles was just sold to a mechanic who wanted to repair it for his kid. Just got a new (to me) jeep. Not the most economic, but I drive far fewer miles than I used to, it's in great shape, I have no loan payment, and this desert gal needs all the help she can get to navigate the roads when the conditions are bad. Plus, it's fun. (I hope this isn't the beginnings of a mid-life crisis).
Meloni at February 18, 2013 1:48 PM
*Sigh* I guess that makes 'me' (a 2006 Toyota Highlander) a big beluga that apparently eats too many carbs...oh to be cute and trendy!
just me at February 18, 2013 5:32 PM
Amy Alkon
http://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2013/02/18/autoeroticism_a.html#comment-3611807">comment from just meWell, you're good on rough terrain, but my car doesn't want to date you.
Amy Alkon at February 18, 2013 6:15 PM
Well my Forte Koup is jealsous, but can't stand the California heat. I guess they'll never meet. ;-)
Jim P. at February 18, 2013 6:43 PM
Sigh... My '99 Altima remembers those days fondly.
Cousin Dave at February 19, 2013 7:07 AM
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