Road Trippin' Issue 4 - The Vehicles We Love to Hate

    Every driver has a car for which they have disdain. Mine happens to be the Priuses. Please forgive me owners. The little egg-shaped car makes my blood pressure rise, and then I have evil thoughts. I take a deep breath and ignore their presence, like dirty laundry and dishes. These elevations in blood pressure increase happen when I see them driving in the fast lane. They have all right by law to be in the lane, but I have always viewed their presence in the far-left lane as a violation of civility. Why do I have this hatred? Do I need therapy?

     It all started when they were the first car to drive solo in commuter lanes, just because they had a little sticker on their bumper. Then when they got in the commuter lane, they felt safe and could drive below the normal traffic flow. It was like they were giving us the middle finger. I know I am not alone in my thoughts.

     I cannot find myself purchasing one because I also detest the shape: no style and so generic, so commie. I am sure the Ford Pinto took the same abuse, so maybe it is normal behavior. Now the roads are filled with copycat versions, and the future is clear. If you want a car that is sexy-looking and fast, then you will be judged as a selfish jerk who doesn't care about the environment. As long as I don't see a Prius pickup truck, I feel something left for us angry self-centered drivers.