Oppo, I'm Jalopnik's New Night Editor So Ask Me Anything

"Justin T. Westbrook" (justintylerwestbrook) 08/17/2015 at 22:55 • Filed to: AMA, Jalopnik, FP

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Hello all.

Effective tomorrow (but kinda tonight) I will be Jalopnik’s new night editor. You’ll see me crop up around 6 p.m. or so every weekday. This is sorta my first post and also kinda a “we forgot COTD” thing:

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

Since I’m not currently working, why don’t you ask me anything? I’m 21, in college for Marketing, and I’m the fan behind all those James Bond posts on the FP for the last year or so [ !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ]

You can also follow me on Twitter @WestbrookTweets - otherwise, fire away, I am here all night!

bryan40oop > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 22:57

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Why are you so pale?

Justin T. Westbrook > bryan40oop 08/17/2015 at 22:57

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I work on the internet.

CB > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 22:58

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Do we have to call you sir now, or can we continue the bullying?

$kaycog > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 22:58

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Welcome, night rider writer!

bryan40oop > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 22:58

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And nature is scary? That’s my excuse anyways.

Justin T. Westbrook > $kaycog 08/17/2015 at 22:59

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Thanks! And that’s editor to you.

/s

TractorPillow > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 22:59

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What do you drive?

Justin T. Westbrook > CB 08/17/2015 at 22:59

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You may continue, but I do have special powers. I just don’t know what exactly they do yet.

Jack Does Cars > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:00

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1. Does Justin Westbrook sleep?

2. What is Justin Westbrook’s vehicular history?

3. Where is Justin Westbrook from?

4. What was the worst bond car, in your opinion?

5. How does it feel being President of Jalopnik and Probably the Entire Internet?

6. Ford Focus?

Justin T. Westbrook > TractorPillow 08/17/2015 at 23:00

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The only ‘15 Focus hatch with paddle shifters, I’m pretty sure. More on that tomorrow ;)

Bandit > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:00

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Which college?

NeedForSwede > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:00

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Are you Hardigree’s little brother?

Justin T. Westbrook > bryan40oop 08/17/2015 at 23:00

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That’s a sticker on the corner of my bathroom mirror, actually. A constant reminder of the dangers of nature.

Your boy, BJR > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:01

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why doesn’t the FP feature more me?

Studies show a direct correlation between Ben Rollands per page (BRP) and page views (pv)

For example:

2BRP=pv^2

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:01

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Do you think whales dream of exploring the land the way we dream of exploring space?

CB > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:01

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Okay. Eat shit I will continue to be polite, then.

TheOnelectronic > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:01

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Didn’t you use to have a different name on here, and had the weird dancing bear avatar?

Don’t quote me on that, it’s just this weird thread of a connection.

jkm7680 > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:01

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1. What do you drive

2. You will give me money

3. You will ask no questions

4. You will give me FP commenting status please.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:02

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I’m looking at going into college for marketing. What are some things to look for when choosing a school for that subject area? Any specific schools stand out? Any other tips?

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:02

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What do you live in Australia? Because that would be the only excuse.

scoob > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:02

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If someone owns a piece of land, do they own it all the way to the center of the earth?

If humans evolved from apes or chimps, why are the chimps and apes still here?

If an African elephant comes to America, is it an African-American elephant?

Crime doesn’t pay... does that mean my job is a crime?

Do fish get thirsty?

Do hummingbirds hum because they don’t know the words?

Do pilots take crash-courses?

Do penguins have knees?

Why is it said that an alarm clock is going off when really it’s coming on?

Why do they make cars go so fast it’s illegal?

When the French swear do they say pardon my English?

If there’s a wheelchair-bound comedian, is it still called “stand-up” comedy?

Why are the adjectives ‘fast as’ and ‘slow as’ often used in conjunction with hell, is hell slow or fast?

Why is chess considered a sport?

Why don’t they call mustaches “mouthbrows?”

If a teacher were to teach a younger grade than they were teaching before, would they be “degraded”?

What three things would you bring to a deserted Island? Why doesn’t anyone say “BOAT”?

Why is it called tourist season if we can’t shoot at them?

Can you read a picture book?

Justin T. Westbrook > Jack Does Cars 08/17/2015 at 23:02

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1. With? (It’s much more marketable)

2. ‘07 Civic Coupe, ‘03 325ci, ‘15 Focus hatch

3. Tennessee, Arizona, Texas, Virginia, and North Carolina.

4. Don’t tell Jason, but that yellow Citroen.

5. It feels like pure oxygen is running through my veins.

6. Still here.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:03

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\subscribed

\would you like to know more....?

\yes

whoarder is tellurium > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:03

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Are you in any way related to Corvette factory driver Richard Westbrook?

Justin T. Westbrook > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 08/17/2015 at 23:03

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Yes I live in Australia, where we proudly display the American flag on shop walls.

Baeromez > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:03

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Do you also only drive at night?

Justin T. Westbrook > Bandit 08/17/2015 at 23:04

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Belk School of Business, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

scoob > jkm7680 08/17/2015 at 23:04

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4. You will give me FP commenting status please.

Do you really want that?

Justin T. Westbrook > NeedForSwede 08/17/2015 at 23:04

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His dad, actually.

Justin T. Westbrook > Your boy, BJR 08/17/2015 at 23:05

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2BRP=pv^2

pv^2=wut

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:06

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A marketing major who’s an editor at Jalopnik? Hm... (fellow marketing major here).

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:06

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Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:06

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Given recent turnover how long until you are EiC?

Justin T. Westbrook > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 08/17/2015 at 23:07

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You’ve never seen a whale laid out on the beach? There’s usually a bunch of bratty children around them, too.

NeedForSwede > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:07

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Of course. And unbutton that second button on your polo, man, you’re a internet God now!

BigBlock440 > scoob 08/17/2015 at 23:07

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What three things would you bring to a deserted Island? Why doesn’t anyone say “BOAT”?

‘cause they don’t want to leave?

Your boy, BJR > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:07

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If there is 2 Ben Rollands per page, the potential views double.

It's simple math, justin.

Justin T. Westbrook > CB 08/17/2015 at 23:07

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What’s funny is the notification feed doesn’t recognize the strikethrough, wormdick buddy.

Justin T. Westbrook > TheOnelectronic 08/17/2015 at 23:08

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Nope. I only use one fake name, and this is it.

Justin T. Westbrook > jkm7680 08/17/2015 at 23:08

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In that order? Also, idk how to do #4, I’ll ask Patrick tomorrow (when I actually start getting paid).

scoob > BigBlock440 08/17/2015 at 23:09

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But isn’t the point of that kind of question that you’re going to be stuck there forever?

lone_liberal > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:09

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You poor, poor soul.

Justin T. Westbrook > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/17/2015 at 23:10

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The bigger the school, the better the program.

Charlotte is an engineering school, but they have close ties with a lot of big banking corps (with HQs in uptown Charlotte) so their business school is legit. Look for what is around.

CB > Your boy, BJR 08/17/2015 at 23:10

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That’s doesn’t mean it doubles, that mean it squares.

Justin T. Westbrook > scoob 08/17/2015 at 23:11

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Your first question is the only one I’ll answer for now..

with THIS:

YOU OWN NOTHING, BECAUSE INFINITY IS NOTHING

RallyWrench > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:11

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How American is that flag? Why are you facing into the wind? Which Bond is the most Bond?

Justin T. Westbrook > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 08/17/2015 at 23:11

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Hint: It’s actually an Aston Martin

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:11

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Arrrrgh, I was really hoping for a smaller school. Thanks for the advice.

Justin T. Westbrook > whoarder is tellurium 08/17/2015 at 23:12

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He never told me he raced Corvettes..

jk idk who that is.

Your boy, BJR > CB 08/17/2015 at 23:12

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Your mom squares

Justin T. Westbrook > Baeromez 08/17/2015 at 23:13

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I did, but now I work at night. So I just get E V E R Y T H I N G delivered.

But actually actually, I hate night driving.

TheOnelectronic > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:13

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Okay. You can understand my mix-up, perhaps.

https://kinja.com/Ursus-Veritas

Justin T. Westbrook > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/17/2015 at 23:13

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Honestly I have no idea either.

But it brings me in contact with a lot of future potential..

CB > Your boy, BJR 08/17/2015 at 23:14

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Probably not. She’s really bad at math.

Justin T. Westbrook > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 08/17/2015 at 23:14

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3 minutes and 14 seconds, or however long it takes Patrick to stop crying. Whichever comes first.

Justin T. Westbrook > NeedForSwede 08/17/2015 at 23:15

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Dad’s keep it buttoned.

Sneaky Pete > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:15

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What happened to your soul?

Justin T. Westbrook > Your boy, BJR 08/17/2015 at 23:16

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You’re a square, now find the fastest radius outta here!

Justin T. Westbrook > lone_liberal 08/17/2015 at 23:17

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you can send flowers to Justin Westbrook at Jalopnik HQ, New York

yamahog > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:18

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So what you’re saying is you’re The Night Man?

Sneaky Pete > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:18

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Mmm, pie.

Jack Does Cars > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:18

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1. Jason Torchinsky?

2. All hail the Carmax E46

3. Arizona: Famous for being next to the Breaking Bad state. And the Grand Canyon.

4. Jason only communicates on a super obscure messaging service made exclusively for the Commodore 64, and I don’t have one. Your word is safe with me.

5. Too much pure oxygen will kill you. Happened to me countless times.

6. Cool.

—————-

7. How euphoric was it meeting Jack Does Cars in the flesh?

8. Do you miss the Chicken Thing?

Wobbles the Mind > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:18

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His dad! You motherhugger...

Justin Hughes > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:19

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Yeah but Knight Editor doesn’t sound as cool.

Justin T. Westbrook > RallyWrench 08/17/2015 at 23:19

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Well I just counted to confirm, and yes, there are all 50 stars. That flag is as American as ignoring Puerto Rico can get.

I don’t like the other side of my face.

Connery was coached by Fleming, therefore he is most Bond forever.

Grindintosecond > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:20

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Since you are the night editor, here is an anything that you would get asked at night:

If you had the chance to eat the worlds greatest steak ever grilled, a steak that Jesus himself would eat and say, “Goddamn this is so goddamn good you bitches don’t know what you’re missing!”, yet, you also know you would get three days of toilet time with vomity stomach cramps after, would you still eat it?

deep question...

Justin T. Westbrook > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/17/2015 at 23:20

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Some small schools have great programs, too. It’s going to be harder to find, harder to get into, but potentially easier to get through having a closer connection to classmates and teachers. It’s all about research.

Justin Hughes > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:21

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Do you wear your sunglasses at night?

Justin T. Westbrook > TheOnelectronic 08/17/2015 at 23:21

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Oh that guy. Yea I always think I see my name whenever he posts stuff. I am best JW.

jkm7680 > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:22

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Hahaha, I appreciate it. I’ve been commenting on the FP for quite some time now with no avail.

Serious question now,

Do you plan on doing work with Jalopnik full time after you get your degree?

Justin T. Westbrook > Sneaky Pete 08/17/2015 at 23:22

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Radial Radical

iggysaab9 > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:22

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Are you working away from NYC? Or going to school in the city?

Justin T. Westbrook > Sneaky Pete 08/17/2015 at 23:23

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Patrick made a pressed-ramen sandwich out of it.

Justin T. Westbrook > yamahog 08/17/2015 at 23:24

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A watchful protractor.

Nymphicus Hollandicus > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:24

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You’re already off to a good start. I unfortunately, have zero experience and connections (yet).

But anyways what would be your dream job with marketing?

Your boy, BJR > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:24

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lone_liberal > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:25

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The fact that you’re going to be dealing with us West Coast Jalops is cruel and unusual. Just like the West Coast Jalops.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:25

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‘ring time?

Justin T. Westbrook > Jack Does Cars 08/17/2015 at 23:25

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1. No. He did share pictures of his kid with us today. Super cute but snacks on cherry tomatoes like grapes. Gross.

7. Who?

8. I enjoy Chicken, but I will get it elsewhere as I am at peak Chicken Thing intake.

Justin T. Westbrook > Wobbles the Mind 08/17/2015 at 23:26

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Something like that..

Justin T. Westbrook > Justin Hughes 08/17/2015 at 23:26

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Knight Editor of the Night

Justin T. Westbrook > Grindintosecond 08/17/2015 at 23:27

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No. I would begin writing my new book called the Bible PT 2, Risen Harder

Wobbles the Mind > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:27

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Brush your teeth before or after showering?

Xyl0c41n3 > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:27

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Speaking of COTD, any chance we can get rid of $kay’s sexist as fuck “rewards” for those who win COTD? All they do is reinforce the negative aspects of car culture that keep women out. And “cool girls” being ok with it doesn’t make it ok.

Btw, HI!! I’m one of Oppo’s few women members, and one of its resident feminists.

Aside from the aforementioned business, welcome to Jalopnik! Congrats on landing a pretty sweet gig! I hope you have fun and I look forward to seeing your work. :)

Justin T. Westbrook > Justin Hughes 08/17/2015 at 23:28

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I don’t need sunglasses to be shady at night.

Horkin' Up Dangle Hams > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:28

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Graduated from UNC Chapel Hill last year.

NC Oppos, Unite!

Justin T. Westbrook > jkm7680 08/17/2015 at 23:29

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Sooner than that, hopefully.

Justin T. Westbrook > iggysaab9 08/17/2015 at 23:29

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I’m actually in Charlotte, NC. Going to school at UNC Char

Justin T. Westbrook > Nymphicus Hollandicus 08/17/2015 at 23:31

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Just start doing what you love. I love the Bond franchise and never dreamed I’d be working for Jalopnik. All it took was one email. Don’t be afraid to ask things!

Go to local car meets and events, and actually talk to people if that’s what you want to get into. I guarantee you someone there is hooked up, so making friends will only help you!

I’d love to be a brand manager for Ford, if I got to choose. We shall see.

Justin T. Westbrook > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 08/17/2015 at 23:32

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I can run a mile in less than 10 minutes..

Well at least I could in middle school.

Jack Does Cars > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:32

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7. I don’t know, I heard he’s a bit weird and is really into Subaru Outbacks for some reason, and has a bizarre Twitter account.

8. Same, I can hardly eat their food anymore.

9. Will you be appearing in Jalopik videos? Perhaps a, “Jalopnik: At Night (Starring Justin Westbrook as Justin Westbrook),” kind of deal?

Justin T. Westbrook > Wobbles the Mind 08/17/2015 at 23:32

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During.

Blondude > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:32

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Hi

Seat Safety Switch > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:33

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What do you fear most in the world?

Berang > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:34

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We have editors now? What a world

Justin T. Westbrook > Xyl0c41n3 08/17/2015 at 23:35

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Thanks for being friendly!

You can always flag posts you have concerns with, and we will be notified.

I do believe that, according to guidelines, Skay is in the clear: http://legal.kinja.com/content-guidel…

I’ll bring it up to Patrick tomorrow, but I don’t want to say any way this may go. Just try to stay positive!

Justin T. Westbrook > Horkin' Up Dangle Hams 08/17/2015 at 23:36

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There’s quite a few of us! Chapel Hill wasn’t my cup of tea (or price range).

Justin T. Westbrook > Jack Does Cars 08/17/2015 at 23:37

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I told Jason I’d help out in NC, but other than that there is nothing planned at the moment. I’m sure they would encourage me producing my own videos.. but that’s down the road. Baby steps.

Justin T. Westbrook > Blondude 08/17/2015 at 23:37

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Hay, you always like my stuff. So thanks for that.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Justin T. Westbrook 08/17/2015 at 23:38

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Wow, all these flavors and choose to be salty....