More Expletives from the Liberal Side
This link is courtesy of my wife’s weblog:
F*ck Your Hummer.
The H2 is a gas guzzler. Because it has a gross vehicle weight rating over 8500 lbs, the US government does not require it to meet federal fuel efficiency regulations. Hummer isn’t even required to publish its fuel economy (owners indicate that they get around 10 mpg for normal use). So while our brothers and sisters are off in the Middle East risking their lives to secure America’s fossil fuel future, H2 drivers are pissing away our “spoils of victory” during each trip to the grocery store.
‘Nuf said.
Any ideas why the comments on the site stopped mid-February ‘04? They are hilarious (an excellent reminder of how stoopid our society is)!
Have you ever read High and Mighty, by Keith Bradsher? You should check it out..
“Bureau chief for The New York Times first in Detroit and now in Hong Kong, Bradsher offers a biography of the half-tanks that are clogging US streets. He relies mostly on quotes from within the automobile industry by the people who have designed, built, and marketed them despite reservations about their practicality and safety. Among his revelations is that insurance for the vehicles is subsidized by everyone else’s premiums.”
A lot of trucks get around 10 MPG. And a lot of those same trucks are above the federal reporting weight limit. Maybe the post should read F&*K Your Silverado, F-250, F-350, etc…
How about “F$%K You Detroit, Build Some Stinkin’ Hybrids, Already!!”
the most recent comments are about 3 weeks old. i’m not sure why they’re nont coming up for you. that’s weird.
Maybe “F&%K cars, LOVE bikes!” That way we can nip the obesity and polution problems with one swoop.
Ha, this thread just reminded me of something. At the Whole Foods here in Ann Arbor, some genius decided to create SUV shopping carts for kids (the kids sit in the front SUV portion, while the rents load up the cart with groceries). It’s bad enough that the monster trucks damn near run me off the road, but it’s another thing when some ruthless mom damn near runs me over when I’m shopping for some organic corn (hehe)! Here’s another one for you: “F$%K Moms and Dads Who Push SUV Shopping Carts and Almost Run Devon Over!!!” Those damn carts are too big for the crowded aisles.
You point is well-taken, Randy, but if you’re going to pick one to bitch about, the Hummer is the one to go with. These vehicles were originally designed for combat situations and yet they’re marketed to yuppies who want their kids to feel “cool” when they get dropped off at school. The thought of someone buying such an impractical vehicle when they could afford something far more sensible just makes me sick.
That said, the “Happy Jack” Hummer commercial is totally rad!!
The Hummer and HMMWV (pronounced Hum-Vee) are two entirely different beasts. The Hummer was modeled to look like the HMMWV but that’s where the comparison stops.
The Hummer is built on the same chassis as a few other GM large trucks/SUVs (I can’t remember which ones off hand). So picking on it just because it looks like HMMWV really isn’t valid.
The HMMWV is a combat vehicle weighing in at 5,200 (yes, lighter than the civilian product). It’s powered by a Diesel engine which is submersible and has a chain driven transfer case. The components of a HMMWV are geared completely different including better brakes, transmission, tires, and a driver compartment that can supposedly take on a landmine…
Don’t get me wrong. I think the Hummer is a waste of space, fuel, and just plain ugly. But It’s no HMMWV.
The Happy Jack commercial is pretty cool though…
I assumed the specs of the Hummer were vastly different from its combat-ready cousin, but people DO buy it because it looks like the Humvee. These are the same people who think of rush hour traffic as a war zone and drive as such. It’s just so annoying that anyone would choose to buy one of these things when all they do is tool around town and run errands. Ugh.
It is amazing the civilian version weighs so much more. You’d think that since the Humvee is an armored vehicle it would weigh more.
Yeah, but when you really think about it there’s good reason it’s lighter. The HMMWV must be “delivered” to combat areas by boat or air (therefore it gets dropped from planes). If the Hummer were dropped from a plane it would be crushed under it’s own weight. Also, there’s no dash, heated seats, insulation, headliner, carpet, air conditioning, power locks/windows, and whatever else “comfort” components are plugged into the Hummer on the HMMWV. One of the challenges posed to the design team was to make a vehicle that could compete with the Jeep in mobility, transport, and diversity. Making an 8,200 pound SUV probably wouldn’t have been successful.
Here’s an awesome link OffRoad.com maintains with info’ on the HMMWV.