Most people know my feelings with regards to the over consuming, monstrous and purely revolting vehicles that are unfortunately all to common in the city I call home. Due to ample energy supply, excessive disposable income and a sense of isolation from global responsibility Albertans have taken to flaunting their supposed masculinity and power in absurd truck like creations such as the famed Hummer H2. Aside from the fact that the Hummer is next to completely useless, unless of course you happen to be a top 40 mass music production product rapper or other individual unsure of your place in society and see it necessary to menace good natured people with your ignorant presence, it is still far too popular.
One television program I have grown fond of is Top Gear. It is an overly dramatic, but very entertaining car show produced by the BBC. Unlike many other such shows they come across as independent of advertising influence in their reviews and therefore come across as quite genuine in their opinions. One clip I particularly liked (until getting to the last couple of minutes) showcases some of the realities of what the individuals who drive these rolling symbols of ignorance actually have to deal with. Prior to viewing this video my view of the H2 was mostly opinion based, but there are obvious technical facts to support the argument that beyond being useless and everything else they are in fact junk. The host doesn't exactly give the final verdict I would have liked to see, but some of his insight is quite valuable. Enjoy
4 comments:
It looks crowded in there, and its not å pretty sight either!
I shared your view until I drove one. I would have to agree with the statement that it makes you feel like a seven year old boy. It was fun. And how cool would you be driving in Calgary with a chromed out H2 with 22" spinners? Very.
the bbc is known for its balanced reporting. they're also known for not having an inferiority complext to the americans. this is just proof.
And that it why I enjoy it so much...
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