what is bling factor actually worth?
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Originally Posted by Helios8,May 23 2005, 04:07 PM
That is a commonly held misconception usually perpetuated by unattractive men who would rather blame their lack of success with females on not having a nice car than admit to themselves they are not physically attractive.
Although I understand the need to keep their fantasy alive where they can believe that if they had a nice automobile, they may have a chance, thus providing them some semblance of hope for the future, but it would be healthier if they just accepted that they aren't good looking and moved on with life alone. You cannot choose your genes, and there is no shame in that. To the same token, being attractive is not your doing, thus any expression of pride in your appearance or ostracizing of another based on a perceived difference is completely invalid.
Anyhow, if you're not at least decent looking, it doesn't matter what you drive.
Although I understand the need to keep their fantasy alive where they can believe that if they had a nice automobile, they may have a chance, thus providing them some semblance of hope for the future, but it would be healthier if they just accepted that they aren't good looking and moved on with life alone. You cannot choose your genes, and there is no shame in that. To the same token, being attractive is not your doing, thus any expression of pride in your appearance or ostracizing of another based on a perceived difference is completely invalid.
Anyhow, if you're not at least decent looking, it doesn't matter what you drive.
The thing of it is if you are a good looking guy the car is a plus but not a deal maker. TALKING SHIZ go's a long way.I have had a nice (2nd) car in my life since I was 15. My first a 55 Buick from there most every Hot car to have Old Mustangs,Camaros,Corvette ect. That is Hot when I grew up
I did a little experiment to prove a point with some friends that a nice car is not really a Chick magnet. It went like this. I parked my 1967 Corvette conv. that was red with a black/white int.(BLING!!) in a Publix lot in the middle of the day top down to get as much attention as I could to the car and walked away.
We watched from across the lot to see how many guys would look at the car and how many girls. Well what do you think the out come was?????? most of the girls passed it by like there was a Yugo sitting there BUT every guy ether looked at it or tried to have sex with it
to funny to watch. The real reason we drive a nice car is to show-off and the said part is that the other men are the only ones paying any attention
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Originally Posted by Helios8,May 23 2005, 10:07 PM
That is a commonly held misconception usually perpetuated by unattractive men who would rather blame their lack of success with females on not having a nice car than admit to themselves they are not physically attractive.
Although I understand the need to keep their fantasy alive where they can believe that if they had a nice automobile, they may have a chance, thus providing them some semblance of hope for the future, but it would be healthier if they just accepted that they aren't good looking and moved on with life alone. You cannot choose your genes, and there is no shame in that. To the same token, being attractive is not your doing, thus any expression of pride in your appearance or ostracizing of another based on a perceived difference is completely invalid.
Anyhow, if you're not at least decent looking, it doesn't matter what you drive.
Although I understand the need to keep their fantasy alive where they can believe that if they had a nice automobile, they may have a chance, thus providing them some semblance of hope for the future, but it would be healthier if they just accepted that they aren't good looking and moved on with life alone. You cannot choose your genes, and there is no shame in that. To the same token, being attractive is not your doing, thus any expression of pride in your appearance or ostracizing of another based on a perceived difference is completely invalid.
Anyhow, if you're not at least decent looking, it doesn't matter what you drive.
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Originally Posted by S2KPUDDYDAD
The real reason we drive a nice car is to show-off...
Originally Posted by RazorV3
actually now that i think of it, being confident is key when it comes to girls.
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confidence is definitely a key factor, in my opinion. of course, there are many factors; and ugly guys can get girls and feel attractive if they just know how to act. females pay less attention to what guys look like than guys pay attn. to what the female looks like. man... off topic!
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The S2000 is totally part of my identity. When I first saw the car in the trade rags back in '99, I fell in love with it. That feeling has not diminished over the years.
Look, I'll admit I'm an old fart, and I didn't even know what "bling" meant until another board member explained it to me a couple of years ago. If anything, I consider myself anti-flashy -- I like gunmetal wheels, subdued colors, and women who don't wear makeup.
Nonetheless, the neighborhood kids LOVE my car. They constantly yell and scream (good things, that is!) and it always makes me smile.
I didn't buy the car to impress anyone, but I'm glad people find it as great to look at as I do. What they don't know is what a total blast it is to drive as well.
Thank you, Honda.
Look, I'll admit I'm an old fart, and I didn't even know what "bling" meant until another board member explained it to me a couple of years ago. If anything, I consider myself anti-flashy -- I like gunmetal wheels, subdued colors, and women who don't wear makeup.
Nonetheless, the neighborhood kids LOVE my car. They constantly yell and scream (good things, that is!) and it always makes me smile.
I didn't buy the car to impress anyone, but I'm glad people find it as great to look at as I do. What they don't know is what a total blast it is to drive as well.
Thank you, Honda.
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Do you really want the girls that only talk to you b-cuz you have a nice car?!?! The higher the bling factor of your car = the bigger their shovel!
And I gotta agree: Self-confidence (and a decent sense of humor) goes a long way. I've seen many not-so-hottie-material men have gorgeous women b-cuz they had confidence and an awesome personality...either that or the girl has got the self-esteem of a banana slug.
And I gotta agree: Self-confidence (and a decent sense of humor) goes a long way. I've seen many not-so-hottie-material men have gorgeous women b-cuz they had confidence and an awesome personality...either that or the girl has got the self-esteem of a banana slug.
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I'll agree that a nice, modified car, is WAY more of a guy magnet then a girl magnet.
So if any women are reading... drive a modified car if you want attention from the guys. My ex used to make fun of me all the time for that. 95% of the people that ask about the car are male.
A nice car does help with your confidence though. I think our cars become part of our identity as much as anything else we do (how we dress, music we listen to, etc).
So if any women are reading... drive a modified car if you want attention from the guys. My ex used to make fun of me all the time for that. 95% of the people that ask about the car are male.
A nice car does help with your confidence though. I think our cars become part of our identity as much as anything else we do (how we dress, music we listen to, etc).