They even mention the 'You know you're a real hybrid owner when...' thread:

http://www.canada.com/vancouver/vanc...7-5197d79ea76d

It does have some misinformation though:

Last I checked, assist works at any speed.

Oh, and who are they calling freaks???

Yes, but at highway speed (or any steady state) it's not going to use assist, yes she could have been a bit more clear about that, but overall it wasn't too bad.

We are freaks, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

2001 Prius Photos       2005 Prius Photos
1992 Mitsubishi Delica Diesel-WVO Hybrid Photos

Freaks? Well, some of us maybe....

I think 4 applies to all of us or we wouldn't be here in the first place. The rest will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

Main Entry: 1freak
Pronunciation: 'frEk
Function: noun
1 a : a sudden and odd or seemingly pointless idea or turn of the mind b : a seemingly capricious action or event
2 archaic : a whimsical quality or disposition
3 : one that is markedly unusual or abnormal: as a : a person or animal with a physical oddity who appears in a circus sideshow b slang (1) : a sexual deviate (2) : a person who uses an illicit drug c : HIPPIE 4 : an ardent enthusiast <film freaks>