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Drifting
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From: Surprise AZ
Originally Posted by dbgoodwin
The fact that this thread exists is hilarious. Does it bother you that ships have names even though they are inanimate objects?
Just because something bothers me, doesn't mean that I'm right.
You're taking the time out of your day to make a post about how OTHER people refer to THEIR OWN personal possessions bothering you.
Have you officially crossed off everything else on the list of things to complain about?
Just because something bothers me, doesn't mean that I'm right.
You're taking the time out of your day to make a post about how OTHER people refer to THEIR OWN personal possessions bothering you.
Have you officially crossed off everything else on the list of things to complain about?
Team Owner
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
I posted about this a while back,and like you, can't for the life of me understand why a grown man, would refer to his vehicle as a she, or my gal.
Unless somewhere on the vehicle there is a hole where a man puts his manhood in for enjoyment, I really don't see how a vehicle can be called a she, or for that matter, a he.
They are objects, not a living thing.
"My Vette" would be sufficient when describing the vehicle.
Like you, it irks the **** out of me when I hear someone refer to their vehicles as she.
Bob.
Unless somewhere on the vehicle there is a hole where a man puts his manhood in for enjoyment, I really don't see how a vehicle can be called a she, or for that matter, a he.
They are objects, not a living thing.
"My Vette" would be sufficient when describing the vehicle.
Like you, it irks the **** out of me when I hear someone refer to their vehicles as she.
Bob.
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He Corvette will rip you face off and laugh at you...
She Corvette will not rip your face off, but still leave you feeling oh-so-good.
So says my wife...you heard it here first...
Regards
Chip
She Corvette will not rip your face off, but still leave you feeling oh-so-good.
So says my wife...you heard it here first...
Regards
Chip
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A little history lesson here for the OP.
The Corvette is named after a British war ship that was dubbed the 'Corvette'.
Ships have been gender explicit for many years and have been categorized a 'she'.
Does tht make you more comfortable?
The Corvette is named after a British war ship that was dubbed the 'Corvette'.
Ships have been gender explicit for many years and have been categorized a 'she'.
Does tht make you more comfortable?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Los Angeles CA
My FRC, She "Athena"
My F250 He "Talos"
My truck is my wingman, my ride or die. When **** needs to get done, I use Talos.
Let the offense begin.
For the record my ex use to call her mustang "Charles". What's the problem with naming a transportation vehicle? It's supposed to be good luck.
My F250 He "Talos"
My truck is my wingman, my ride or die. When **** needs to get done, I use Talos.
Let the offense begin.
For the record my ex use to call her mustang "Charles". What's the problem with naming a transportation vehicle? It's supposed to be good luck.
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Quote from Wikipedia;
"The first reference to a corvette was with the French Navy in the 1670s, which may be where the term originated."
Furthemore;
"The word "corvette" is first found in Middle French, a diminutive of the Dutch word corf, meaning a small ship, from the Latin corbis, meaning "basket"."
Although Myron Scott is credited with giving the car it's moniker, considering Louis Chevrolet's heritage and background, poor 'ole Louis might roll in his grave if thought that the name "Corvette" was chosen as a namesake to a British ship.
Also, the next time your ride is broken down, feel free to call it a "basket case". You won't be too far from the truth.
Burning Brakes
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From: Dardenne Prairie Missouri
Everyone is entitled to their opinion on the subject so here's mine...
The corvette is a beautiful car in every generation and I admire beauty in cars and women so therefore I have no problem calling my corvette 'Selene' (named after Kate Beckinsale's (also a beautiful woman) character in underworld).
The corvette is a beautiful car in every generation and I admire beauty in cars and women so therefore I have no problem calling my corvette 'Selene' (named after Kate Beckinsale's (also a beautiful woman) character in underworld).
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '14,'18
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '14,'18
My contribution to this inane problem, written by my wife.
My husband is having an affair. I must admit that she and I get along quite well. Her name is Scarlett and when she takes her top off, she attracts an awful lot of attention. I now understand what he sees in her. She gives him a thrill I could never hope to, and I guess she will be part of our lives for a very, very long time.
You see, Scarlett is my husband’s red corvette convertible. There isn’t a woman made that can turn heads faster than she, and when her engine comes to life, I see the excitement in his eyes, probably an excitement that hasn’t been there since his hormones kicked in 45 years ago. I guess you could call it a match made in heaven. He found her on the internet. It was love at first sight. He ran his hands lovingly over her slick body and all logic jumped out the window. He was hooked.
Ladies, forget the Viagra, get a Vette and hang on for the ride of your life.
My husband is having an affair. I must admit that she and I get along quite well. Her name is Scarlett and when she takes her top off, she attracts an awful lot of attention. I now understand what he sees in her. She gives him a thrill I could never hope to, and I guess she will be part of our lives for a very, very long time.
You see, Scarlett is my husband’s red corvette convertible. There isn’t a woman made that can turn heads faster than she, and when her engine comes to life, I see the excitement in his eyes, probably an excitement that hasn’t been there since his hormones kicked in 45 years ago. I guess you could call it a match made in heaven. He found her on the internet. It was love at first sight. He ran his hands lovingly over her slick body and all logic jumped out the window. He was hooked.
Ladies, forget the Viagra, get a Vette and hang on for the ride of your life.
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Drifting
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My contribution to this inane problem, written by my wife.
My husband is having an affair. I must admit that she and I get along quite well. Her name is Scarlett and when she takes her top off, she attracts an awful lot of attention. I now understand what he sees in her. She gives him a thrill I could never hope to, and I guess she will be part of our lives for a very, very long time.
You see, Scarlett is my husband’s red corvette convertible. There isn’t a woman made that can turn heads faster than she, and when her engine comes to life, I see the excitement in his eyes, probably an excitement that hasn’t been there since his hormones kicked in 45 years ago. I guess you could call it a match made in heaven. He found her on the internet. It was love at first sight. He ran his hands lovingly over her slick body and all logic jumped out the window. He was hooked.
Ladies, forget the Viagra, get a Vette and hang on for the ride of your life.
My husband is having an affair. I must admit that she and I get along quite well. Her name is Scarlett and when she takes her top off, she attracts an awful lot of attention. I now understand what he sees in her. She gives him a thrill I could never hope to, and I guess she will be part of our lives for a very, very long time.
You see, Scarlett is my husband’s red corvette convertible. There isn’t a woman made that can turn heads faster than she, and when her engine comes to life, I see the excitement in his eyes, probably an excitement that hasn’t been there since his hormones kicked in 45 years ago. I guess you could call it a match made in heaven. He found her on the internet. It was love at first sight. He ran his hands lovingly over her slick body and all logic jumped out the window. He was hooked.
Ladies, forget the Viagra, get a Vette and hang on for the ride of your life.
I think your wife may need some professional intervention.
She sounds like one of the 75%mentioned above.
Bob.
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From: Pueblo West CO
My vette was named Loki by my wife, because I get up to mischief when we're out unsupervised.
I vacillate between "he" because Loki is a male God, and "she" because mechanical transportation has traditionally been referred to as "she."
So apparently my Vette is transgender. Hope that makes the OP stew a little more, for being such a fool.
I vacillate between "he" because Loki is a male God, and "she" because mechanical transportation has traditionally been referred to as "she."
So apparently my Vette is transgender. Hope that makes the OP stew a little more, for being such a fool.
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
My vette was named Loki by my wife, because I get up to mischief when we're out unsupervised.
I vacillate between "he" because Loki is a male God, and "she" because mechanical transportation has traditionally been referred to as "she."
So apparently my Vette is transgender. Hope that makes the OP stew a little more, for being such a fool.
I vacillate between "he" because Loki is a male God, and "she" because mechanical transportation has traditionally been referred to as "she."
So apparently my Vette is transgender. Hope that makes the OP stew a little more, for being such a fool.
Le Mans Master
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From: Knoxville Tn
I beg to differ....
Quote from Wikipedia;
"The first reference to a corvette was with the French Navy in the 1670s, which may be where the term originated."
Furthemore;
"The word "corvette" is first found in Middle French, a diminutive of the Dutch word corf, meaning a small ship, from the Latin corbis, meaning "basket"."
Although Myron Scott is credited with giving the car it's moniker, considering Louis Chevrolet's heritage and background, poor 'ole Louis might roll in his grave if thought that the name "Corvette" was chosen as a namesake to a British ship.
Also, the next time your ride is broken down, feel free to call it a "basket case". You won't be too far from the truth.
Quote from Wikipedia;
"The first reference to a corvette was with the French Navy in the 1670s, which may be where the term originated."
Furthemore;
"The word "corvette" is first found in Middle French, a diminutive of the Dutch word corf, meaning a small ship, from the Latin corbis, meaning "basket"."
Although Myron Scott is credited with giving the car it's moniker, considering Louis Chevrolet's heritage and background, poor 'ole Louis might roll in his grave if thought that the name "Corvette" was chosen as a namesake to a British ship.
Also, the next time your ride is broken down, feel free to call it a "basket case". You won't be too far from the truth.
"The modern corvette appeared during World War II as an easily built patrol and convoy escort vessel.[3] The British naval designer William Reed drew up a small ship based on the single-shaft Smiths Dock Company whale catcher Southern Pride, whose simple design and mercantile construction standards lent itself to rapid production in large numbers in small yards unused to naval work. First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill, later Prime Minister, had a hand in reviving the name "corvette".
Here is a link showing the naming of the Corvette and it's reference to the Britiah war ship:
http://www.thegreatamericansportscar.com
Last edited by Phanni; Jun 2, 2017 at 08:31 AM.
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From: Santa Cruz CA
My vette was named Loki by my wife, because I get up to mischief when we're out unsupervised.
I vacillate between "he" because Loki is a male God, and "she" because mechanical transportation has traditionally been referred to as "she."
So apparently my Vette is transgender. Hope that makes the OP stew a little more, for being such a fool.
I vacillate between "he" because Loki is a male God, and "she" because mechanical transportation has traditionally been referred to as "she."
So apparently my Vette is transgender. Hope that makes the OP stew a little more, for being such a fool.
