Re: [Thinkpad] List Scope (and "Seniority)

On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 22:18:47 -0700, Randal Whittle <rwhittle@usa.net>
wrote:
> Not meaning to insult you Emanuel, but generally I find people who
>drive Porches as having a serious pathological need to satisfy a big
>ego. Or they're lacking a little something. ;-)

        Nah, you're thinking of Rolls-Royce owners. Those guys really get
me ;-)
>
> The fact that my brother fits that profile--and clearly needs his
>ego stroked because even after he swore off of Porches, he still had to go
>back to 'em--doesn't help my impression any!
>
> I can't help but think of Porsches as glorified Volkswagens.
>
        Actually, I know one 911 owner whose plates say "Souped-Up VW" and
I've had lots of non-car-savvy types ask me if mine was some sort of
new Volkswagen. I like VWs as well, so I don't mind so much.
        But mostly I like Porsches because I like driving. I think there
are 2 sorts of driving enthusiasts. The technical corner-carvers like
Porsches and BMWs, and the wild & crazy, power-slide types like
Ferraris and US muscle cars. I think the former, like me, are the ones
that are Thinkpad fans as well.
        Emanuel

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