My Car Got Violated
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Around here... we have a vandal going around to cars parked on the street downtown and pouring acid on them. They haven't caught him/her and are not even close to figuring out who it could be. But WOW you should see what that acid does to the cars.... and not just the paint. Me thinks that dummy would think twice about playing with acid if he/she were to accidently get some of it on themselves.
All right, some of the responses on this thread are outright pi$$ing me off.
What in the heck is wrong with CARING about your car??? It's something you pay your hard-earned money for, spend effort maintaining, and try to keep in good condition. Just like you should with any other possession.
It depreciates in value....yeah, whatever. That makes *such* a big difference as to whether or not you should give a d@mn about something.
Nearly EVERYTHING in life you buy depreciates! Furniture, computers, DVDs, clothing, shoes, even some houses and property. Why get annoyed if somebody deliberately spills something on your brand-new couch as a "joke"? It's only going to depreciate in value anyway, and you can just use an upholstry shampooer and clean it. No permanent harm done, right?
There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with taking a little pride in your vehicle! No more so than washing your clothes and keeping them in good repair. It's about taking care of what you've worked so hard to earn. I scarcely call that "coveting".
The issue here isn't whether or not a car is important. It's all about respecting someone else's property. There's no permanent harm done if somebody throws a bag of nasty, soggy food on your jacket or computer, but I bet you'd be mad as hell about that, too.
When Hubby and I first got married, I drove a $500 Ford. It was all I could afford. The paint was peeling off, it had no A/C or heating, the windows windows were held up by duct tape, and the doors wouldn't lock.
Almost a year after we got married, Hubby surprised me with a beautiful little red Cavalier Z-24 sports car. It was several years old and wasn't very expensive, but it was in excellent condition. I was so happy. Hubby was so proud of himself and more thrilled than I was: he always promised that he'd get me "a little red sports car", and he finally did it. He used to take it to work with him periodically to get it detailed and kept pristine for me. It wasn't about "coveting" anything----it was about him wanting to show how much he cared about me.
Six months later, we were out of town for a weekend. Some punk kids egged my car as a "joke". No permanent harm done, right? Wrong. If you don't rinse egg off promptly, it damage the paint. By the time we got home and got the egg off, there were ruined splotches all over the red paint. I cried. I couldn't understand why someone would do that to something I cared about, for no good reason at all.
Needless to say, I didn't find it funny at all. Oh, wait....I guess that makes me a vain, obessive, sports car driving piece of &^$!# who probably had it coming anyway.
What in the heck is wrong with CARING about your car??? It's something you pay your hard-earned money for, spend effort maintaining, and try to keep in good condition. Just like you should with any other possession.
It depreciates in value....yeah, whatever. That makes *such* a big difference as to whether or not you should give a d@mn about something.
Nearly EVERYTHING in life you buy depreciates! Furniture, computers, DVDs, clothing, shoes, even some houses and property. Why get annoyed if somebody deliberately spills something on your brand-new couch as a "joke"? It's only going to depreciate in value anyway, and you can just use an upholstry shampooer and clean it. No permanent harm done, right?There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with taking a little pride in your vehicle! No more so than washing your clothes and keeping them in good repair. It's about taking care of what you've worked so hard to earn. I scarcely call that "coveting".
The issue here isn't whether or not a car is important. It's all about respecting someone else's property. There's no permanent harm done if somebody throws a bag of nasty, soggy food on your jacket or computer, but I bet you'd be mad as hell about that, too.
When Hubby and I first got married, I drove a $500 Ford. It was all I could afford. The paint was peeling off, it had no A/C or heating, the windows windows were held up by duct tape, and the doors wouldn't lock.
Almost a year after we got married, Hubby surprised me with a beautiful little red Cavalier Z-24 sports car. It was several years old and wasn't very expensive, but it was in excellent condition. I was so happy. Hubby was so proud of himself and more thrilled than I was: he always promised that he'd get me "a little red sports car", and he finally did it. He used to take it to work with him periodically to get it detailed and kept pristine for me. It wasn't about "coveting" anything----it was about him wanting to show how much he cared about me.
Six months later, we were out of town for a weekend. Some punk kids egged my car as a "joke". No permanent harm done, right? Wrong. If you don't rinse egg off promptly, it damage the paint. By the time we got home and got the egg off, there were ruined splotches all over the red paint. I cried. I couldn't understand why someone would do that to something I cared about, for no good reason at all.
Needless to say, I didn't find it funny at all. Oh, wait....I guess that makes me a vain, obessive, sports car driving piece of &^$!# who probably had it coming anyway.
I think a part of the difference Gemp, is that yours resulted in actual damage to your car. In RSX's case no actual damage was caused... just a bag of grossness in the tail pipe so it's taken less seriously.
If the bag of vomit had been dumped onto his car I'd imagine we'd be hearing alot difference responces.
A guy I used to know from my car days, had his car stereo very well done up (used to enter sound competitions) well anyways somebody broke into his car and stole the deck (the cd player part). He was really angery about it, and rightfully so... so after he installed his new deck he also installed razor blades around some of the casings/under the hood that the sterio theifs normally rip right apart to relieve you of your cd player.
He had his car broken into again but nobody ever managed to successfuly steal his sterio the last time I'd spoken to him.
This was about 4 years ago though. I'd imagine he'd probably get sued for medical bills by the guy that broke in now.
EDIT: My cars' missing part of the Mitsubishi logo because some punk decided they wanted part of the diamond (or maybe the whole thing but it broke). I was rather angery at the time because it just seemed to pointless other then just the fun of taking a car logo? now I laugh... because it really was pointless.
If the bag of vomit had been dumped onto his car I'd imagine we'd be hearing alot difference responces.
A guy I used to know from my car days, had his car stereo very well done up (used to enter sound competitions) well anyways somebody broke into his car and stole the deck (the cd player part). He was really angery about it, and rightfully so... so after he installed his new deck he also installed razor blades around some of the casings/under the hood that the sterio theifs normally rip right apart to relieve you of your cd player.
He had his car broken into again but nobody ever managed to successfuly steal his sterio the last time I'd spoken to him.
This was about 4 years ago though. I'd imagine he'd probably get sued for medical bills by the guy that broke in now.
EDIT: My cars' missing part of the Mitsubishi logo because some punk decided they wanted part of the diamond (or maybe the whole thing but it broke). I was rather angery at the time because it just seemed to pointless other then just the fun of taking a car logo? now I laugh... because it really was pointless.
My...My...My... I guess I struck a nerve eh?
Let me be crystal clear here. I have no problem with a person taking pride in their vehicle and all that. Also, I agree it is wrong to purposely cause damage to another person belongings. (FWIW, I have said this several times...) However, to get one's panties in a bunch over the substance of the original post... Yeah, I am gonna make fun of that a bit. Why? Because it DESERVES to be made fun of, IMHO of course. LOL The key here is MY OPINION. To react with such anger, well, says something...perhaps?
I think that our culture of the car is absurd. How much money is spent on excessive features, crome, polish, accessories etc... To ME, is just dumb. But that is just me and your opinion may vary, which is your blood earned right here.
See, people tend to covet/have jealously of, that which they do not have. Thus, if you have a really flash car, you should almost expect to have something happen to it, sooner or later. This does not make it right, but it still happens. I mean, it is SUPPOSED to attract attention, right? So in a way, you are only getting what you asked for.
Let me be crystal clear here. I have no problem with a person taking pride in their vehicle and all that. Also, I agree it is wrong to purposely cause damage to another person belongings. (FWIW, I have said this several times...) However, to get one's panties in a bunch over the substance of the original post... Yeah, I am gonna make fun of that a bit. Why? Because it DESERVES to be made fun of, IMHO of course. LOL The key here is MY OPINION. To react with such anger, well, says something...perhaps?
I think that our culture of the car is absurd. How much money is spent on excessive features, crome, polish, accessories etc... To ME, is just dumb. But that is just me and your opinion may vary, which is your blood earned right here.
See, people tend to covet/have jealously of, that which they do not have. Thus, if you have a really flash car, you should almost expect to have something happen to it, sooner or later. This does not make it right, but it still happens. I mean, it is SUPPOSED to attract attention, right? So in a way, you are only getting what you asked for.
My car is not my hobby.. I haven't spent hundreds on it... it's not flashy... it's not special.
But if anyone so much as touched it I would be mad.
It's my means of getting around to the places I want to go. I find it relaxing to drive in, and I do drive all over the place. I've done over 3000 miles in about 2 months as a new driver, which is a fair bit considering most people have a car to run them to the shops and back.
It's not about how much damaged it caused or didn't cause.. it's still someone elses property... I'm not really a big fan of pranks full stop, because there they're ALWAYS at someone elses expense, and they have to pretend to be amused, or be told they're a kill joy.... And no.. I've never been at the receiving end of a nasty prank, so it's not bitterness
Fair enough - you don't care about your car, but someone else was obviously hurt by it, so why laugh at them and tell them to "get over it"?
Not very compassionate.... We all take pride in different things.
But if anyone so much as touched it I would be mad.
It's my means of getting around to the places I want to go. I find it relaxing to drive in, and I do drive all over the place. I've done over 3000 miles in about 2 months as a new driver, which is a fair bit considering most people have a car to run them to the shops and back.
It's not about how much damaged it caused or didn't cause.. it's still someone elses property... I'm not really a big fan of pranks full stop, because there they're ALWAYS at someone elses expense, and they have to pretend to be amused, or be told they're a kill joy.... And no.. I've never been at the receiving end of a nasty prank, so it's not bitterness
Fair enough - you don't care about your car, but someone else was obviously hurt by it, so why laugh at them and tell them to "get over it"?
Not very compassionate.... We all take pride in different things.
My what an interesting thread. When I had my own vehicle for the first time (and not shared with my hubby..which is another story) I loved it. It was a symbol of my freedom, freedom to go see friends 2 hours away, freedom to go see my horse when ever I felt like it. Etc etc. It wasn't a new car, but it was my car. I took pride in it. BUT I would have found it hilarious if someone had put a bag of nastiness in my tailpipe. There is no damage to my car, or my pride. No one is harmed, or even really inconvienced (cause you didn't have to take it out anyway...) And mad about wipers put up!? I mean really!
Now when I someone dented our truck (nice big 2003 3/4 ton ford etc..its not like its hard to see) I was really pissed. That is expensive to fix (so a year later still hasnt' been done) and is actual damage.
I guess I hang out with laid back people. Even the kind who drop $$$$ and drive like idiots (my brother) said they would have laughed...
Now when I someone dented our truck (nice big 2003 3/4 ton ford etc..its not like its hard to see) I was really pissed. That is expensive to fix (so a year later still hasnt' been done) and is actual damage.
I guess I hang out with laid back people. Even the kind who drop $$$$ and drive like idiots (my brother) said they would have laughed...
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I acually consider that to be pretty convoluted reasoning, Puck. So if you own a nice house and it's robbed, you're only getting what you asked for? And if a woman dresses up for a night out and gets harrassed by a man, was she indirectly asking for that, too?
Hubby has a show truck, and many of his friends and coworkers also have custom vehicles. And it's not always about attracting attention (although granted, there are those who do it just to look flashy). Some people enjoy making their cars faster, prettier, customized, etc., just because they enjoy it. They enjoy designing, bringing out the potential in their vehicles, and appreciate the skill and art involved. It's no different from any other "artsy" hobby, like painting, sculpture or photography----just taking pleasure in what you can create. They couldn't care less who is looking at their ride.
Hubby has a show truck, and many of his friends and coworkers also have custom vehicles. And it's not always about attracting attention (although granted, there are those who do it just to look flashy). Some people enjoy making their cars faster, prettier, customized, etc., just because they enjoy it. They enjoy designing, bringing out the potential in their vehicles, and appreciate the skill and art involved. It's no different from any other "artsy" hobby, like painting, sculpture or photography----just taking pleasure in what you can create. They couldn't care less who is looking at their ride.
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It's not about how much damaged it caused or didn't cause.. it's still someone elses property... I'm not really a big fan of pranks full stop, because there they're ALWAYS at someone elses expense, and they have to pretend to be amused, or be told they're a kill joy.... And no.. I've never been at the receiving end of a nasty prank, so it's not bitterness
Fair enough - you don't care about your car, but someone else was obviously hurt by it, so why laugh at them and tell them to "get over it"?
Not very compassionate.... We all take pride in different things.
Fair enough - you don't care about your car, but someone else was obviously hurt by it, so why laugh at them and tell them to "get over it"?
Not very compassionate.... We all take pride in different things.
Killjoy.
When I was in high school, my older brother and the rest of the football team picked up the principal's car and put it up on top of the school building. Now THAT was funny! Practically the entire school stayed after school to watch. He didn't come out until like 5:30 and had no idea why all these students were still hanging around. Then he sees that his car is not in his parking space and gets really confused. It was sooooooo funny! He freaked out at first when he finally saw it and then he laughed like crazy. Then the football team came and took the car down. I'll never forget that.
When I was in high school, my older brother and the rest of the football team picked up the principal's car and put it up on top of the school building. Now THAT was funny! Practically the entire school stayed after school to watch. He didn't come out until like 5:30 and had no idea why all these students were still hanging around. Then he sees that his car is not in his parking space and gets really confused. It was sooooooo funny! He freaked out at first when he finally saw it and then he laughed like crazy. Then the football team came and took the car down. I'll never forget that.
My...My...My... I guess I struck a nerve eh?
Let me be crystal clear here. I have no problem with a person taking pride in their vehicle and all that. Also, I agree it is wrong to purposely cause damage to another person belongings. (FWIW, I have said this several times...) However, to get one's panties in a bunch over the substance of the original post... Yeah, I am gonna make fun of that a bit. Why? Because it DESERVES to be made fun of, IMHO of course. LOL The key here is MY OPINION. To react with such anger, well, says something...perhaps?
I think that our culture of the car is absurd. How much money is spent on excessive features, crome, polish, accessories etc... To ME, is just dumb. But that is just me and your opinion may vary, which is your blood earned right here.
See, people tend to covet/have jealously of, that which they do not have. Thus, if you have a really flash car, you should almost expect to have something happen to it, sooner or later. This does not make it right, but it still happens. I mean, it is SUPPOSED to attract attention, right? So in a way, you are only getting what you asked for.
Let me be crystal clear here. I have no problem with a person taking pride in their vehicle and all that. Also, I agree it is wrong to purposely cause damage to another person belongings. (FWIW, I have said this several times...) However, to get one's panties in a bunch over the substance of the original post... Yeah, I am gonna make fun of that a bit. Why? Because it DESERVES to be made fun of, IMHO of course. LOL The key here is MY OPINION. To react with such anger, well, says something...perhaps?
I think that our culture of the car is absurd. How much money is spent on excessive features, crome, polish, accessories etc... To ME, is just dumb. But that is just me and your opinion may vary, which is your blood earned right here.
See, people tend to covet/have jealously of, that which they do not have. Thus, if you have a really flash car, you should almost expect to have something happen to it, sooner or later. This does not make it right, but it still happens. I mean, it is SUPPOSED to attract attention, right? So in a way, you are only getting what you asked for.
Killjoy.
When I was in high school, my older brother and the rest of the football team picked up the principal's car and put it up on top of the school building. Now THAT was funny! Practically the entire school stayed after school to watch. He didn't come out until like 5:30 and had no idea why all these students were still hanging around. Then he sees that his car is not in his parking space and gets really confused. It was sooooooo funny! He freaked out at first when he finally saw it and then he laughed like crazy. Then the football team came and took the car down. I'll never forget that.
When I was in high school, my older brother and the rest of the football team picked up the principal's car and put it up on top of the school building. Now THAT was funny! Practically the entire school stayed after school to watch. He didn't come out until like 5:30 and had no idea why all these students were still hanging around. Then he sees that his car is not in his parking space and gets really confused. It was sooooooo funny! He freaked out at first when he finally saw it and then he laughed like crazy. Then the football team came and took the car down. I'll never forget that.
If you own a nice house, you should be prepared to protect it because yes, it will be a more inviting target for those that would rob it...
A woman dresses up nice should expect to be seen, that's the point isn't it? There is of course a line there of course, but is that line crossed by a cat call? A stare? So, if a woman dresses to kill, well yes, she should be prepared for the possible things that could happen.
The point of the flash cars is to see and to be seen in them, right? They are designed to attract attention. It is unfortunate that sometimes it attracts the wrong kind... To get all bent that it DID attract attention is silly, IMHO.
Like I have said SO many times already, the possible negative results of all the described situations are not necessiarly right, but it is the reality of the world we live in.
Which is totally fine... Have at it... Just understand that there are those out there who see it differently and would want to rob/damage/otherwise mess with, such things. To be so attached to THINGS that you get physically upset if they are damaged or whatever is just wrong, IMHO.
So, when it comes to the house for instance... If my familiy and dogs are not home and it is robbed or whatever... Yeah, it sucks, but what really matters is safe. Of course, try to do that when I am home and the person risks having their skull ventilated. Not because of the THINGS but because of the people.
A woman dresses up nice should expect to be seen, that's the point isn't it? There is of course a line there of course, but is that line crossed by a cat call? A stare? So, if a woman dresses to kill, well yes, she should be prepared for the possible things that could happen.
The point of the flash cars is to see and to be seen in them, right? They are designed to attract attention. It is unfortunate that sometimes it attracts the wrong kind... To get all bent that it DID attract attention is silly, IMHO.
Like I have said SO many times already, the possible negative results of all the described situations are not necessiarly right, but it is the reality of the world we live in.
Which is totally fine... Have at it... Just understand that there are those out there who see it differently and would want to rob/damage/otherwise mess with, such things. To be so attached to THINGS that you get physically upset if they are damaged or whatever is just wrong, IMHO.
So, when it comes to the house for instance... If my familiy and dogs are not home and it is robbed or whatever... Yeah, it sucks, but what really matters is safe. Of course, try to do that when I am home and the person risks having their skull ventilated. Not because of the THINGS but because of the people.
Some women get cat-calls dressed in an ordinary sweatshirt and jeans. A young shy girl can be and has been sexually harrassed being dressed so modestly as to be considered on the less stylish side of fashion (30 years ago at my school). I doubt the kind of harrassment she faced without doing anything to encourage it was what you were talking about, though.
Having teen-agers and young 20's kids, I would love for one of them to have had cars as a hobby. One of mine had a friend who is a car person. It seemed like a fairly innocent hobby. It was expensive, but it just meant the kid had to work more hours to buy stuff rather than have free time to 'party'.
Having teen-agers and young 20's kids, I would love for one of them to have had cars as a hobby. One of mine had a friend who is a car person. It seemed like a fairly innocent hobby. It was expensive, but it just meant the kid had to work more hours to buy stuff rather than have free time to 'party'.
Neither of the pranks Ive posted would cause any damage to the vehicle, also I would never condone a prank that did cause damage. To get bent out of shape over a prank without any carnage, to me is silly.
Im sure the OP even agrees he over reacted to an obvious prank by now.
If not I will send his friends some glitter.
Im sure the OP even agrees he over reacted to an obvious prank by now.
If not I will send his friends some glitter.