Jalopnik experiment?

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 11/12/2014 at 12:08 • Filed to: Show me the easiest ways to comments and views

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I feel like there is an experiment going on at Jalopnik right now, to see who can get the most views/comments by simply asking questions like: show us your most popular automotive opinion, Tell us something we don't know, etc. This was kicked off by the "two tone paint" thing, which...although a valid article... seemed to get such a strong reaction that its now being used as a beta formula.

In which case in an act of solidarity I'm following suit, with this post which I will now turn into:

Tell us the next easy crowd sourced comment bait Jalopnik will post?

Small wheels are outdated and stupid, here's why.

What is your least favorite wheel?

Mountain Dew is the only appropriate drink for a Subaru owner.

Take it away folks!

HammerheadFistpunch > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:09

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I should point out that that I know coming up with daily stuff is actually quite a challenge and that this is really a lighthearted jab/tongue and cheek and not any kind of real criticism. I like those FP boys and girls and what they do over there.

ACESandEIGHTS > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:09

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Slamming and stancing is ridiculous/awesome!!!

BTW, nice job making people think you were going to lecture them about post quality, then instead creating just such a post.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:11

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They've stated before that they get a bonus for pageviews.

Here's mine:

"The Automobile Needs To Be Completely Phased Out, And Soon"

EL_ULY > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:12

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Show us the best red cars

What is the best tire?

Doug DeMuro: Can you sleep in your Ferrari?

Here is Chris Harris drifting

What is the best Porsche?

What is the best road?

Is the Vemon GT a production car?

Toyotas are beige, Audis are way better because German Engineering?

What is faster, a Ferrari or Lamborghini

Is a Corvette a girls car?

Dealerships are scary and they are thieves, here is why you should hate them.

Show us the best engine

What is your top 5 favorite cars?

HammerheadFistpunch > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/12/2014 at 12:14

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I'm also quite aware that there are influences for producing this type of content at gawker...but I don't want to make this a political thing. However given that Oppo contributes about a 1/10 of the oppo content on the weekdays and about 1/4 on the weekends, I feel like we are entitled to poke fun here and there.

HammerheadFistpunch > EL_ULY 11/12/2014 at 12:15

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Oh man, that Venom GT article has almost written itself, make sure to get the HT.

LappingLuke > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:16

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This guy modified his car to go faster...but it's not what you think!

 > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:16

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What if I told you this post was a Jalopnik experiment?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:17

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Dude...

Are you worried they'll take it seriously? We're all having fun here.

EL_ULY > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:17

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lol right? :]

HammerheadFistpunch > ACESandEIGHTS 11/12/2014 at 12:17

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Surprise!

HammerheadFistpunch >  11/12/2014 at 12:18

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shop-teacher > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:19

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The does seem to be a bit of "shit stirring" going on, but all in good fun. Here's my contribution:

- The Camry is Always the Answer
- Brown Cars are Ugly
- Pickup Trucks Need to Get Bigger
- Diesel Stinks
- Buy New: Always and Often

HammerheadFistpunch > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/12/2014 at 12:19

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Its less for them and more for oppo. I don't like FP bitching with the kind of bile I've seen here before. just making a stand on the fun side of the line.

My citroen won't start > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:19

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What is the best car for people with medium sized noses?

Leadbull > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:23

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"Oh, don't mind me, I'm just sitting here producing quality content... [whistles] [looks around]"

—Graverobber

HammerheadFistpunch > Leadbull 11/12/2014 at 12:25

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That doesn't feel like a question or an article....hmmm...im not sure you've got the idea here.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:25

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Much like this .gif......context is not really needed in Oppo....that's why it exists. Sometimes cars, sometimes music, sometimes real content and sometimes, it's just dog shit.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:26

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Pretty much always the best place to stand.

Leadbull > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:28

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Commenter Deviates From Structured Discussion (On Purpose)

HammerheadFistpunch > Leadbull 11/12/2014 at 12:30

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Generally speaking your right, but I think there is still a place for the naturally aspirated small car engine.

GhostZ > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:31

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They gotta meet their year-end clickbait quota for the Gawker heads.

Leadbull > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:32

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Why do you people always complain about Porsche, anyway? It's not like any of you can afford them.

HammerheadFistpunch > Leadbull 11/12/2014 at 12:38

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why is the rest of our comment chain missing here?

Leadbull > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:52

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Man, cops suck these days. If you want to stroke your ego, join the military. We can't just let them oppress the citizens they're here to protect and serve!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 12:57

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DAE Think The Miata Diesel Manual Wagon AWD is the Best Car Around, Voice Your Opinions.

Racescort666 > shop-teacher 11/12/2014 at 13:08

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I trash talked performance/luxury wagons. I had 1 or 2 people agree with me and it's turned into a name calling shitfest from people that don't appear to own either a wagon or a nice car.

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 13:24

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Mountain Dew is the only appropriate drink for a Subaru owner

I think you mean Dewitos. Gosh man, get with the this-week-on-the-internet times.

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 13:29

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HammerheadFistpunch > this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata 11/12/2014 at 13:33

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I honestly thought Dewitos was a joke...and still not convinced that it isn't. I mean I know its really out there, I just wonder if it was a bad joke that happened to get picked up and green-lit by some clueless exec.

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 13:44

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I think it's probably a genius viral marketing scheme. I mean look at all the people giving free air time and column inches to Mountain Dew and Doritos haha.

It's like the McRib, ol' Ronald brings it back just long enough to build tons of hype and get a bunch of free advertising, and then they stop serving it just before everyone remembers it kinda tastes like feet.

HammerheadFistpunch > this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata 11/12/2014 at 13:46

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I think you hit the nail on the head. On the other hand, I can't believe that the Doritos tacos became a thing....a well received thing. For me and my dew, its green or GTFO.

shop-teacher > Racescort666 11/12/2014 at 14:05

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The thing I'll never understand about people, is their insistence that everybody must agree with them, and everybody who doesn't is an idiot, and needs to know they're an idiot. The internet brings this out loud and clear, but I find people do it face to face too. It's stupid, we don't all have to agree. I love performance wagons, even though I know they're stupid. I might even like them BECAUSE they're stupid. But I have zero shits to give about what somebody else thinks about them.

thebigbossyboss > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 14:23

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Should Oppo produce all the Oppo content?

HammerheadFistpunch > thebigbossyboss 11/12/2014 at 14:29

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it should. (its doesn't oddly) but I meant Oppos - Jalopnik.

JWLane83 > HammerheadFistpunch 11/12/2014 at 16:59

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- Small wheels are a good thing. The tires are less expensive, they ride better than larger wheel alternatives, the are more durable than larger wheels (low profile tires), etc.

- My least favorite wheel is that one.

- I have no opinion of Mountain Dew consumption and Subaru ownership.