GreenHybrid Interactive Hybrid Car Resource
Home Discuss Articles Compare Share Shop
GreenHybrid.com   Hybrid Car Forums   Tech Information   Mileage & Specs   Photo Gallery   Buying Guide  
GreenHybrid Mileage Database - Click here to track your MPG! Join Hybrid car discussions today - Create a FREE GreenHybrid Account

Go Back   GreenHybrid - Hybrid Cars > Hybrid Topics > General Forum

General Forum Nonspecific discussions

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 08-15-2007, 09:10 PM
SpacenJason's Avatar
Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Jason
Location: Redmond, Oregon
Hybrids: Toyota Camry Hybrid - 50th Anniversary Edition
Posts: 30
Default Hybrid Romance Meter

Having MSN.com set as my home page turned this up today:

http://msn.match.com/msn/article.asp...id=6&GT1=10287
The car: A Toyota Prius or any other hybrid

What the car says about its owner: You guessed it: The person behind the wheel of a Prius chose an environmentally-friendly car because that cause is meaningful to him or her. “This driver is an energetic volunteer or cause-supporter who is often earnest and serious,” Dr. Orbuch notes. “This person is wearing his or her priorities on a sleeve (well, on the car…) and is interested in making a statement.” Just know that he or she “probably doesn’t have a sense of humor when it comes to rainforest preservation, veganism, or Dennis Kucinich,” she says. Ultimately, these drivers have good souls, she says: “People appreciate their commitment to their beliefs, even if they may be prone to preaching.”

What the car says about its owner’s love style: The hybrid driver is likely searching for someone who shares his or her politics and passions. “This driver is probably most apt to meet his or her perfect mate at a political march or a benefit,” says Dr. Orbuch. She also suggests that because this person may be a bit uptight in the love department; finding a mate who can loosen him or her up is essential.


Overall, I read about all of the cars and I have come to a crazy solution. They are all just cars. If my car expressed me, it wouldn't be white for fuel efficient.

.

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 08-15-2007, 09:37 PM
Tim's Avatar
Tim Tim is offline
Enchanter, Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Paul
Location: Seattle, Washington
Hybrids: 03 HCH CVT (retired)
Posts: 851
Default Re: Hybrid Romance Meter

It's nothing more than a rehash of the same tired hybrid-owner stereotype, which is rediculous. Owning a type of car does not define your personality type, let alone a "love style". Why people waste the time to even write this stuff is beyond me.

.


*** Retired after 65,000 outstanding miles ***
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 08-15-2007, 10:02 PM
Pravus Prime's Avatar
Prof. of Hybridology
 
Real Name: Rich
Location: Michigan
Hybrids: 2006 Ford Escape 4WD
Posts: 1,979
Default Re: Hybrid Romance Meter

LOL!!! It's nothing but cliches!

And what about Hybrid SUV owners?

Let's see:

Quote:
Originally Posted by MSN
The car: A Toyota Prius or any other hybrid

What the car says about its owner: You guessed it: The person behind the wheel of a Prius chose an environmentally-friendly car because that cause is meaningful to him or her.
*Snort* As I said before, while I enjoy saving the environment, it was a very minimal reason that I got a hybrid. Techie and Cheapie, Greenie was barely on the radar.

Quote:
“This driver is an energetic volunteer or cause-supporter who is often earnest and serious,” Dr. Orbuch notes. “This person is wearing his or her priorities on a sleeve (well, on the car…) and is interested in making a statement.”
LOL!!! Riiiight. I consider the Sierra Club a bunch of whiners, and more often then not just delete their silly e-mails that they constantly send me.

Quote:

Just know that he or she “probably doesn’t have a sense of humor when it comes to rainforest preservation, veganism, or Dennis Kucinich,” she says. Ultimately, these drivers have good souls, she says: “People appreciate their commitment to their beliefs, even if they may be prone to preaching.”
LOL!! I love PETA: People who Eat Tasty Animals! The rest of this is just as laughably wrong.


Quote:
What the car says about its owner’s love style: The hybrid driver is likely searching for someone who shares his or her politics and passions. “This driver is probably most apt to meet his or her perfect mate at a political march or a benefit,” says Dr. Orbuch. She also suggests that because this person may be a bit uptight in the love department; finding a mate who can loosen him or her up is essential.
Political March? Blech!!! Uptight? Yeah, not even close.


Well, let's take a look at the other "Category"

Quote:
The car: A fully loaded SUV

What the car says about its owner: More often than not, an SUV driver is an organized person who might even be a bit of a paranoid pack-rat, Dr. Orbuch says. “AN SUV driver probably has everything from freeze-dried energy bars to emergency flares in the truck space,” she explains. The 4-wheel-drive tells you that this person wants to be prepared for both emergencies and for spontaneous adventures—a bit of a paradox, isn’t it? Dr. Orbuch notes that this person enjoys control and likes to be at the top of his or her game, whether it be sports, work, family, or trivia and ultimately is a motivated, energetic, and passionate person.
Uh... Wow, that's actually pretty close. It's breakfast bars, not energy bars, and they're in the console, not the cargo area... and... uh... I have the 4-Wheel drive for snow too! Oh, the everything in the trunk space is completely wrong unless I'm actually moving cargo about. If it's not in use, other than the emergency kit, it's empty of clutter.

I'm not sure I'd call myself a paranoid pack-rat, but again, it's not that far off considering that I like to be prepared as much as possible.

Quote:
What the car says about its owner’s love style: “An SUV driver likely prefers his or her partners to also be organized, although it’s doubtful you can meet their standards in that department,” says Dr. Orbuch. She notes that the driver probably won’t mesh well with partners who lack a zest for life: “This person is looking for someone with a sense of adventure and even a bit of unpredictability—but chances are, he or she will have an extra toothbrush for you in case you forget yours!”
Ha! Now we get to it... Well... That's mostly right too. Though I do like staying home and watching a movie too. Or talking. Being boring that way.

Though, I suspect that 98% of SUV drivers won't fit this, because they chose the SUV for image rather than use reasons.

.



First 4WD Hypermiler

Have you read the FEH FAQ?

Live in Michigan? Let it be known in Michigan Roll Call

Read My Automotive Blog at Rich Rambles

Last edited by Pravus Prime; 08-15-2007 at 10:09 PM.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 08-16-2007, 04:41 PM
Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Leah
Location: Chicago area
Hybrids: Honda Civic Hybrid 2005
Posts: 955
Default Re: Hybrid Romance Meter

I saw a blurb the other day on finding your soulmate by testing who they support in the Presidential primary. (ie: if your guy supports Obama, he's charismatic and popular; if he supports Guliani he's a fighter and tries to show you how he's a tough guy, etc. etc.).

Why do people write stuff like this? Because people like us read it. We laugh at it or discuss it or think it's absurd, but we read it. It's allowed to have nonsense in the world! Just smile and move on, people! It may all be a cliche, but so what?
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

Similar Threads
Thread Topic Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Details about the Highlander Hybrids Dianne Toyota Highlander Hybrid 7 10-07-2008 08:36 PM
THE HIDDEN COST OF HYBRID CARS clayton4115 General Forum 35 12-18-2007 09:55 AM
Toyota Hybrid Begins Phaseout on October 1 bar10dah General Forum 3 09-21-2006 07:21 AM
"Swift boating" applied to hybrid electrics bwilson4web Journalism & The Media 60 08-02-2006 09:48 PM
3cycl mode martinology Honda Accord Hybrid 9 11-07-2005 05:03 PM


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:26 AM.


Home | Hybrid Discussion Forums | Hybrid Articles Archive | Mileage Database | Hybrid Photo Galleries | Compare Vehicles
Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Advertising
GreenHybrid.com, Copyright 2008
InternetBrands.com Automotive Network

SEO by vBSEO 3.2.0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51