Some people can be real jerks!
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Some people can be real jerks!
So I drive up to my local hobby shop looking for my next car model. (Still trying to find an 80.) I park and some guy in a rusted out 1986 Dodge Caravan parks next to me. He gets out and looks over. Says "That car's older than you are!" (I'm 20 but look about 16) I look at him and say "Only by a few months."
And then...the words that bug me most but I try to get used to.
"So'd you're daddy buy you that car?"
"Nope...payed for it lock, stock, and barrel."
"Well a kid like you shouldn't be driving a car like that."
As I look at his rusted out Caravan I say "Well it looks like you're driving exactly what you should be driving."
He went walking off in a huff. I know it was mean...but if you're willing to dish it out then you'd better be willing to take it. :D
Matt
[Modified by Golden80, 8:29 PM 9/8/2001]
And then...the words that bug me most but I try to get used to.
"So'd you're daddy buy you that car?"
"Nope...payed for it lock, stock, and barrel."
"Well a kid like you shouldn't be driving a car like that."
As I look at his rusted out Caravan I say "Well it looks like you're driving exactly what you should be driving."
He went walking off in a huff. I know it was mean...but if you're willing to dish it out then you'd better be willing to take it. :D
Matt
[Modified by Golden80, 8:29 PM 9/8/2001]
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Re: Some people can be real jerks! (Golden80)
So I drive up to my local hobby shop looking for my next car model. (Still trying to find an 80.)
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Re: Some people can be real jerks! (Golden80)
LMAO! That was an excellent comeback statement.
I wonder what would make a total stranger say stuff like that???:confused:
I wonder what would make a total stranger say stuff like that???:confused:
As I look at his rusted out Caravan I say "Well it looks like you're driving exactly what you should be driving."
He went walking off in a huff. I know it was mean...but if you're willing to dish it out then you'd better be willing to take it. :D
Matt
He went walking off in a huff. I know it was mean...but if you're willing to dish it out then you'd better be willing to take it. :D
Matt
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Re: Some people can be real jerks! (n8370c)
That's a great one! I wish I was that witty.:D
I'm gonna try to remmeber that one
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I'm gonna try to remmeber that one
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Re: Some people can be real jerks! (1970 Stingray)
I don't know if I agree with that come back? Obviously, the guy thought you was 16 and looked at a car that was a little older than you, so he thought for a quick second? He then, quickly put 2 and 2 together, and felt that a 16 year old could not appreciate a car with such class, as he obviously knew what class was. Now, he thinks Corvette owners are arrogant snobs. Never-the-less, it's true, that anyone who pays the freight, knows what he has, and appreciate's it!
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Re: Some people can be real jerks! (Golden80)
As I look at his rusted out Caravan I say "Well it looks like you're driving exactly what you should be driving."
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Re: Some people can be real jerks! (Golden80)
When one thinks himself to be witty and makes an attempt at a witticism, and fails…. He is only half right. :D
What a perfect comeback!
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What a perfect comeback!
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Re: Some people can be real jerks! (Golden80)
So I drive up to my local hobby shop looking for my next car model. (Still trying to find an 80.)
As I look at his rusted out Caravan I say "Well it looks like you're driving exactly what you should be driving."