Fashion Board 4-6-04 to 5-7-04

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
As opposed to when women take three drinks from 5'3 bald guys while waiting at the bar for their bf who happens to be running late?

My observation of tacky behavior by straight men in gay clubs did not preclude the possibilty of similar tacky behavior by straight women in straight clubs.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Thats part of it. This is a ridiculous car because of that (though I dont know enough about cars but maybe it is a really high quality thing worth its price tag but I suspect not bc its a gimmicky little fruitmobile).

but mostly its tantamount to str8 loving the von bondies or whatever the fuck. its trying to say you are oringinal and cool bc you drive this stupid car which is supposed to be so originial and cool. unless you designed and invented that stupid thing, you dont get cool points for owning that silly fruitbox

and its a fruitbox. reminds me of a miata in a big hoop skirt.

Are Minis sold in America these days different than the Minis they used to sell in Europe? Because a friend who grew up in Europe said that Minis were basically the equivalent of the Yugo there when she was growing up, and now thinks it is so funny that they are being marketed as hot little cars here. I suspect we will soon see the Smart Car as the next hip thing in tiny cars. Having said all that, I have heard that Minis have great handling, and I think a Mini would be a good car if you did all your driving in an urban environment. I'm not sure they really work for the over-6' set, though.

I should probably also note that I don't give a fuck about cars.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by mmm3587
Maybe you know and talk to more straight guys than I do...they are more honest with you more than they are with me...straight men are easy to figure out...maybe all the straight men I know...I don't want to fuck or romance and who, I'm pretty sure don't want to fuck or romance me...I know only rich guys or middle class guys who don't need someone to buy them drinks...I've hung out with all manner of guys throughout my life, including those who would gladly accept a free drink...there are a lot of truly straight guys out there who are out there getting drinks from gay men...there is a potential cornholing or cockswallowing...It may be a pride thing, it may be a curiousity thing...straight guys just don't run scams...guys end up fucking or romancing gay men who buy drinks for them...fucking or romancing straight men...hope to be burying their johnsons...the nature of johnson-burying.

Translation: Dualit, I'll meet you at the piano bar. I can't want to see your pianist.



TM

[bilmore]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Billy Baggins looked so cute driving his mini cooter. I do think the pink steering wheel is taking the retro thign a step too far.

Hon, if you'd like to talk about forced-induction transverse-mount engines, please do, but I suspect the best you've got for this conversation is, how well does the Cooper match my tie, which, while fashion-oriented, sorta leaves me cold.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Straight men lie more than any other creature on the planet.

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Post an original thought or don't post.

I think I missed a step in the middle. Y'all don't post too much while I try to work this one out.

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
You mean, like driving your jaguar or mercedes CLK is saying the cat known as my husband or daddy has really made it?

cooter please. My family would never drive an English automobile. They are always having problems and are ridiculously expensive to maintain. As for the mercedes, the pai parents last owned those when the BMW was thie thing to own and the mercedes was just its well built, safer, doestnt break down cousine. Now its an ostentatious embarrassment. Do you really think my parents would be so impractical and flashy?

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Are Minis sold in America these days different than the Minis they used to sell in Europe?

They're the same, except for the frame, body, interior, suspension, and engine.

(Completely different cars. This one was built as a JV between Daimler/Chrysler and BMW, I think, with a nice Brazilian engine. The british version was more like a can opener.)

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by paigowprincess
Thats part of it. This is a ridiculous car because of that (though I dont know enough about cars but maybe it is a really high quality thing worth its price tag but I suspect not bc its a gimmicky little fruitmobile).

but mostly its tantamount to str8 loving the von bondies or whatever the fuck. its trying to say you are oringinal and cool bc you drive this stupid car which is supposed to be so originial and cool. unless you designed and invented that stupid thing, you dont get cool points for owning that silly fruitbox

and its a fruitbox. reminds me of a miata in a big hoop skirt.

Christ I'm agreeing with paigow and roauaouoauoaal. Expect the sun to go out later today.

[Bad_Rich_Chic]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I rented [a Mini] in Vegas. Great car. Handles amazingly. The turbo has quick. It's fun and makes sense to own if you don't need to haul around kids and other stuff. If I lost my mind and bought a car to keep in the city, this would be it. Park it anywhere.

Everyone I know who has driven one says pretty much the same thing - it actually drives well, which surprised the pants off of them. I agree that it would be on my short list if I went bonkers and got a city car.

However, this is the little car I really want:



BR(the Mr. thinks I'm a lunatic)C

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
1. Straight men lie...

2. Any guy of any stripe will let you buy him a drink. I've had gay guys buy me drinks. I didn't know or care whether they thought they'd be 'getting any' later...

3. ...Guys want eye candy in a bar. Like anyone else, I can appreciate a good looking man...Hey, once you're hitched, these little pleasures are all you got "on the side".

4. Most of us are clueless...

Translation: I'll meet you there, mmmmmmm!



TM

[baltassoc]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Are Minis sold in America these days different than the Minis they used to sell in Europe? Because a friend who grew up in Europe said that Minis were basically the equivalent of the Yugo

A better analogy would be that the Mini was/is the British Beetle. Very functional, utilitarian car updated in a version that shares only the same basic shape but is much nicer.

At this rate, look for the new Pacer at a Chrysler dealer near you any day now.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
You want to advertise being a sucker, be my guest. They can't jail anyone for being stupid.

You could have fooled me. Don't they give you time in the library if you're on good behavior, Sebby?

TM

[Berry Hunter]

Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
"Deliciously ironic?" That hackneyed shit won't even get you into Esquire anymore. Are you in fucking Iowa?

If there's a part of Iowa that's in favor of fucking, I'm there. Being a single male and generally in favor of that sort of thing and all. I'll even let you buy me a drink.

As for the use of the word "ironic", it has fulfilled its intended purpose, as there has now been a PLF sighting (hi, PLF!).

Call me when you rant on something that's not self evident.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
Everyone I know who has driven one says pretty much the same thing - it actually drives well, which surprised the pants off of them. I agree that it would be on my short list if I went bonkers and got a city car.

BR(the Mr. thinks I'm a lunatic)C

A friend of mine got one over the weekend, and loves it. I admit to have gone to the miniusa.com website to build my own. Another friend sold his after two months of owning it so he could upgrade to the S version. I do admit that the thought of driving one in Houston give me pause, though. I could conceivably be squashed like a bug and the SUV that did it wouldn't even notice.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
A friend of mine got one over the weekend, and loves it. I admit to have gone to the miniusa.com website to build my own. Another friend sold his after two months of owning it so he could upgrade to the S version. I do admit that the thought of driving one in Houston give me pause, though. I could conceivably be squashed like a bug and the SUV that did it wouldn't even notice.

I'm sure there'd be enough trace evidence to find the SUV driver and administer the rabid carniverous squirrels to his/her anus.

ETA check out the post number!