That Awkward Moment When:

"JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!" (jqj213)
08/28/2013 at 11:00 • Filed to: Awkward, car person, judging, opinions

A cute blonde girl knows a lot about cars and outdoes you and your simple answer. ( Explanation after the jump.)

I got put into a tech class and as a way to know your classmates, we had to ask each other a short questionnaire. One question was "what is your favorite car and why?" Being an gearhead, I could have named a million things, from classic Alfas to a Volvo wagon to the Jaguar E-Type.

Since, however, I got partnered up with this cute blonde; one who didn't seem super smart (not paying any attention in class, texting, not doing homework, etc) I decided to play it cool and hide my car knowledge, since nothing is worse than being an ass to a cute girl.

So, I gave a simple, generic answer: "Lamborghinis because they are fast." She smiled and let out a small laugh, I didn't know how to take it. I then asked her the same question.

Her answer: "Umm.. its hard to choose but I'd have to go with the Pagani Huayra. (she even said it right!) Even though it is virtually impossible to get in the US since it doesn't meet our dumb safety regulations, I love that Mercedes V-12 they toss in it and the way it sounds upon startup."

It was funny because during this, all I could focus on were her eyes lighting up with excitement. She took that as me being bored and replied, "Sorry to bore you, I'm a car gal so I know about this stuff."

I quickly replied, saying that I'm also a car guy and dumbed my answer down since you didn't seem like a gearhead. She smiled, slapped my arm in that flirty way, and laughed. She then asked for my honest answer. I said that it is difficult but I love Spyker C8 and the Volvo V70R. She laughed, saying that she loved wagons too, but prefered the diesel Volvos. I swear my heart skipped a beat.

I at least got her number out of this and it taught me to not judge a book by its cover. Anyone can be a gearhead.

*I hope you enjoyed the horrible graphic.. I made it on PowerPoint and took a screenshot of it. I wish I knew Photoshop.

DISCUSSION (27)

ddavidn > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:03

I hope you learned your lesson, and perhaps you should frame that graphic. It's very stylish.

William Byrd > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:06

The fact that she prounounced it right, that means she a keeper. Hell, the fact that she's heard of it is awesome. Love the graphic.

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:07

Well, womens are hard to understand.

ZeroOrDie - Powered By MZR > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:09

Ask her out asap. And by out I mean to Cars and Coffee.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:11

Kinja'd!!!

WHAT DID SHE SAY WHEN YOU ASKED HER OUT.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > ZeroOrDie - Powered By MZR
08/28/2013 at 11:12

That actually sounds like a great idea.
Never thought of doing that

HammerheadFistpunch > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:13

and what have we learned about being honest about your inner jalop?

TheBaron2112 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:13

"she loved wagons too, but preferred the diesel Volvos."

This could easily be part of a gearhead's 50 Shades of Gray.

6cyl > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:13

PICKLEBOY > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:14

Thats awesome! I've been with the same girl for 4 years, but a part of me inside wishes she was a gearhead like me... but then again I guess that means more money for me to spend on my cars since she doesn't care lol

pauljones > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:16

Son, there is nothing awkward about this.

It's really quite simple: the only reason that you feel any sense of awkwardness is that you somehow seem to think that a cute blonde girl can't know, or is unlikely to know, anything about cars. That's not the case. A cute blonde girl is as likely to be knowledgeable about cars as anyone else. Stop thinking about her as a cute blonde girl that knows about cars and start thinking about her as a cool person to hang out with that is very knowledgeable about cars.

Also, ask her out, you dope.

RMudkips > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:17

Somewhere in the far land of the Internet I suspect she's reading this.

magman007 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:21

practice your hand brake turns, the way to any girls heart is hand brake turns.

CKeffer > pauljones
08/28/2013 at 11:23

I think this pretty much sums it up. She's cute, she is obviously intelligent, you seem to have similar tastes, and she gave you her number. If you don't ask her out then are a moron....or are already attached, in which case I understand completely. But seriously, it sounds like you've found a good one there, and it would be one of those wasted opportunities that you come to regret later if you let the chance pass you by.

Makoyouidiot > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:25

This story is full of win.

Joe_Limon > magman007
08/28/2013 at 11:26

This, and the way to any girls bed is hand brake parking.

Kinja'd!!!

Joe_Limon > magman007
08/28/2013 at 11:26

This, and the way to any girls bed is hand brake parking.

Kinja'd!!!

Casper > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:36

A) I know know why you thought she would be dumb because she wasn't paying attention. Usually the smart kids don't pay attention because they are bored.

B) Did you ask her to marry you?

magman007 > Joe_Limon
08/28/2013 at 11:39

in case of a sexy party

Kinja'd!!!

PlayerWAN > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 11:59

You have found her! Whatever you do, don't screw up! Those are one in a million!

Icemanmaybeirunoutofthetalents > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 12:00

Pauljones comments rarely but knocks it out the park. Also, you lucky bastard :P

Mattbob > RMudkips
08/28/2013 at 12:18

I would be surprised if she wasn't on oppo regularly. Honestly, "prefers the diesel Volvos."

Hermann > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 12:18

NOT

DISAPPOINT

RMudkips > Mattbob
08/28/2013 at 12:47

That's the most Jalop phrase I've heard not from the site, save for the bantering about diesel turbo stick wagons.

boxrocket > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 13:08

If you do not at least take this girl out for one date (and remain friends afterwards) you will get one internet beating.

I wonder, had you said McLaren instead of Lamborghini, if she would have asked you out. Lamborghini is such a pedestrian answer.

My wife is pretty similar, but not quite as knowledgeable as your young lady is. Her favorite car is the 1967 Shelby GT500 (and has been since before Gone in 60 Seconds ), and one day we will own one, either a resto-mod or restore it ourselves.

AluminumFoil > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
08/28/2013 at 13:21

I hope you got her number, Jack

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > boxrocket
08/28/2013 at 15:05

I was going to say McLaren... but again, I just didn't know.. everyone knows what a Lambo is