Prepare Yourselves... The Fanboy Wars are Coming

"PatBateman" (PatBateman) 12/04/2013 at 00:02 • Filed to: Rant

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As I read through the FP article regarding the 2015 Mustang "First Peek", I am reminded of something that I haven't seen since high school: the rabid disdain that hardcore Chevy/Ford fans have for each other. It's like Game of Thrones: Muscle Car edition. I get it, you love the Mustang/hate the Camaro (and vice versa), but must we be so vile?

The answer to that question is a resounding YES. Yes, die hard Mustang lovers should hate Camaro douche bags. Yes, died in the wool Camaro drivers should hate "First On Recall Day" morons. Yes, yes, HELL YES. They should hate each other right up to the point of stabbing each other in the eyes, then turn and laugh at the first guy that mentions the Dodge Challenger. This is how it always has been, and this is how it should be.

Now before you get all uppity with me about how we're all car fans and this isn't Gawker and how we should all get along to a certain extent, hear me out. This war between two factions (with the occasional Mopar fan being a third) has actually built the other's beloved vehicle. Do you think that Camaro would have made the ZL1 if the GT500 wasn't demanded by Ford enthusiasts? Would the 80's Cobra have existed if the IROC hadn't been a reality? No, my friends. Competition is the catalyst to progress. We NEED this seething hatred. We NEED this "come at me, bro" attitude. We NEED this necessary evil. It is what drives each side to refine their products and one up each other.

So the next time you see two guys, one with a Mustang tattoo on his neck, the other with a Bowtie shirt, yelling at each other about how their car is better, just remember that this is how the rest of us get awesome cars: by each manufacturer's loyal fan base demanding that their vehicle always be the best right off of the showroom floor.

Bandit > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 00:05

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Wow, that opposition still exists? They can argue, we Pontiac and Mopar guys will just sit off to the side and laugh.

PatBateman > Bandit 12/04/2013 at 00:07

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Oh yes, it still exists. Go to the FP and tell someone in the aforementioned article that the new Mustang looks like the Camaro. You'll be cyber-shanked.

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 00:11

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Ford Vs Chevy

Mopar

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > Bandit 12/04/2013 at 00:12

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You guys sit off to the side laughing because the only thing else you can do it cry.

SPNKiX > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 00:13

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whatever, the new stang is the worst car ever.

SPNKiX > SPNKiX 12/04/2013 at 00:13

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whatever, the new stang is the best car ever.

Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 00:15

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Camaro at me Bro

GhostZ > MtrRider Just Wants Doritos 12/04/2013 at 00:17

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Agreed, because that pole is hiding Mopars massive fucking dick.

But let's be honest, it's more like

Ford:

Chevy:

and Mopar:

lone_liberal > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 00:25

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Then there is import guy, be it Japanese or European, who will snort about both and dismiss them out of hand. People like to reinforce their beliefs and hate it when they are challenged. I've owned a Mustang and I own a Camaro and all three camps are ridiculous.

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > GhostZ 12/04/2013 at 00:26

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Mopar isn't even in the game.

Ford

Chevy

Mopar

Somethingwittyer likes noisy > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 01:03

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I will be disappointed if no console war esc gifs are made. Hell you just take the current one's we already have and just swap tech companies for car companies.

Ford: Sony

Chevy: Nintendo

Mopar: Microsoft

desertdog5051 > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 01:26

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Well put Mr. Bateman, well put.

Textured Soy Protein > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 01:29

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Brand loyalty is a concept that makes no sense to me, because I'm loyal to almost no brands whatsoever. When I want to buy something (that's not clothes or food), I come up with what criteria I want that something to meet, and find the product within my budget that best meets those criteria.

King Ginger, not writing for Business Insider > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 01:39

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Meanwhile, Vette/Viper/Vantage/GT-R/911 heats up...

Team6.1 > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 03:51

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I own 1 Ford, 1 Chevy, and 1 Mopar...I feel like I'm breaking ths rulez. Also all the Camaros can die. MUSTANG!

MtrRider Just Wants Doritos > Textured Soy Protein 12/04/2013 at 04:56

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This sort of thinking is why the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord are the best selling cars in america. It's the exact opposite end of the spectrum from the brand fanboys.

Barbarian772 > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 06:49

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I think it looks way more like the fusion.... and if I say this on the FP they aqre probably going to kill me....

xx45xx > King Ginger, not writing for Business Insider 12/04/2013 at 07:50

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gometz > Somethingwittyer likes noisy 12/04/2013 at 08:29

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Woah, wait. Either you don't think much of Chevy, or you are using an outdated console war analogy. Sony and Microsoft (XBox and PS3/4) are by far the bigger consoles nowadays. Nintendo is meant for kids and 'fitness' games.

PatBateman > lone_liberal 12/04/2013 at 09:39

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Toyota wouldn't be doing what it's doing if it weren't for Honda. Merc wouldn't be doing what it's doing if it weren't for BMW. Different parties, same wars.

Meatcoma > Textured Soy Protein 12/04/2013 at 09:44

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I am mostly the same way, I have 0 Brand loyalty, but on the other end if I have had bad experiences with a certain brand I am unlikely to give them another chance.

Meatcoma > Team6.1 12/04/2013 at 09:46

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I own 2 fords, 1 chevy and a porsche. Also all the Mustangs can die. CAMARO. Also, girls drive mustangs, therefore it's a girl car!

mcseanerson > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 11:12

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Team6.1 > Meatcoma 12/04/2013 at 12:00

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Girls drive Camaros too. Drop top v6 = sorority girl special no matter what car

Meatcoma > Team6.1 12/04/2013 at 13:06

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All I read was Drop top sorority girl and to that I say HELL YES.

PS. Mustang is a girl car.

Makoyouidiot > GhostZ 12/04/2013 at 14:48

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Lordy Mopar is big. :p

Burt > desertdog5051 12/04/2013 at 17:43

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That's Master Bateman to you, sir,

desertdog5051 > Burt 12/04/2013 at 17:45

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That's too close to masturbater, Master Bateman. :)

Burt > desertdog5051 12/04/2013 at 17:48

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Well that's the whole point! And I'm not any kind of Bateman, but if I were, I would demand to be addressed in that fashion.

desertdog5051 > Burt 12/04/2013 at 17:50

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And you should, if desired. You are now masturburter. :)

Burt > PatBateman 12/04/2013 at 18:18

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I suppose all the hate is productive, but I find it frustrating. I've driven a 2013 Camaro SS and Challenger R/T and really enjoyed both of them. (Side note, don't sleep on a post-2012 Challenger on a back road, they handle surprisingly well) and while I haven't driven a recent Mustang, I've seen what they're capable of at the local autocross, and I can respect them. If I do pick one of them up, any of them, I won't feel the need to rag on the "other guy" because I think mine's better. Besides, if mine isn't better, there's always the aftermarket...

Burt > desertdog5051 12/04/2013 at 18:21

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Yes!

Team6.1 > Meatcoma 12/05/2013 at 08:53

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I think we both know what time it is