Why so serious?

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 09/10/2019 at 09:28 • Filed to: None

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Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 09:35

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Blame those stupid “mean face” wrangler grilles 

way2blu does a rev update > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 09:38

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Keeping a step ahead of the aftermarket, obviously:

facw > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 09:41

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Someone decided that every D efender needed the angry eyes Jeep mod.

nerd_racing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 09:43

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I kinda like it. 

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Tripper 09/10/2019 at 09:44

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“Sad face” Wranglers are on point though

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 09:45

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Hunting Mergio is serious business.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 09/10/2019 at 09:49

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Love it.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > nerd_racing 09/10/2019 at 09:49

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Looks like a little bulldog.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 09:52

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Cars need to stop being so god damned angry. Unless it’s an honest to god, fire breathing sports/muscle car why does it need to look pissed off all the time? The Angry Chevy Spark is no more imposing/cool than the angry Jeep or the angry BMW/Lexus. Angry Jeep grille is the worst. 

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 09/10/2019 at 09:54

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Maybe this is what these angry Jeeps look like most of the time and it’s actually just me that is the problem

fintail > way2blu does a rev update 09/10/2019 at 10:23

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So intimidating for that commute from the generic townhouse development to t he faceless corporate office campus. I mean, rugged individualist, rough  and tumble outdoorsperson.   Watch out for this warrior!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > fintail 09/10/2019 at 10:28

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Some people can’t deal with the difficulties of keeping up a ‘59 D odge for DD duty. Not their fault.

fintail > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 09/10/2019 at 10:29

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That one could back it up . Glaring in the front, but with two tone paint and fins, a wild fun party everywhere else.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) 09/10/2019 at 10:30

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AM AMGRIOUS



RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 10:31

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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > fintail 09/10/2019 at 10:37

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I honestly think of the angry-face grills as a harmless bit of fun, but I also think more Jeeps should have tail fins, radical rear lights, and two-tone paint , so...

Anyway, the preponderance of angry faces reinforces my theory that the current era of styling is kind of the “new” ‘50s, but with less clarity of vision.

fintail > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 09/10/2019 at 10:41

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I wonder how many owners are seeing it as fun, and how many thinks it looks tough. Around me anyway, these seem to be cosplay in vehicle form.

I think cars in general should have fins, two tone, etc.  Those are fun optimistic design cues, as there was a lot of optimism and hope for the future when such cars were new.  Today, maybe the lack of clarity of vision says something about society overall.  But in terms of senseless clutter and sometimes overdoing it, today is indeed 1958 all over again.

nerd_racing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 10:43

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that’s why I like it. 

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > fintail 09/10/2019 at 10:44

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Remember, the angry-faces could be worse. They could be bras.

user314 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 10:54

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“ Son?”

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 09/10/2019 at 11:38

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I literally LOLd. What happened to that car to make it that angry and give it that underbite. Who bought that? What is it? Who restored/preserved that and how can I meet them?

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) 09/10/2019 at 11:50

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That is a ‘61 Plymouth Fury. They’re pretty undervalued as a classic - also, they’re hilarious.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > fintail 09/10/2019 at 12:06

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Just went to the dealer for an oil change yesterday and looked at the new 2020 Explorer. That thing is so hideous that I’m kind of in shock. It’s just a mess of random styling cues and entirely too much angry for what amounts to a minivan with a longer hood and hinged doors.

fintail > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 09/10/2019 at 12:42

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Surprised we don’t have both yet.

fintail > Eric @ opposite-lock.com 09/10/2019 at 12:44

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I saw one on the road a few weeks ago. Much more angular and aggressive than the current/prior model. It might be a reflection on society in general.

Most of the CUV/SUV segment is effectively disguised minivans butched up to look adventurous and exciting to bland suburbanites.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 09/10/2019 at 13:00

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It’s even better that it’s not even from a really obscure manufacturer. I’ll keep it in mind if I ever want a cheap classic, interesting and yes hilarious 

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) 09/10/2019 at 13:19

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Check out this, pricier than my memory :

https://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/conestee-1961-plymouth-fury-2-door-hard/6968668724.html

From what I’m seeing on autotrader and elsewhere, the costs on these *may* have exploded just within the past couple of years. Weird.

Tripper > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 09/10/2019 at 14:55

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Aw poor guy. Whatsamattayou?

phenotyp > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/11/2019 at 10:34

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... I don’t hate it?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > phenotyp 09/11/2019 at 10:41

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It’s not terrible, but Mr. Tracy makes a very good point.

https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-land-rover-defender-90-offers-a-huge-fake-pill-1838033156