What's the deal with girls and big SUVs?

"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee) 10/14/2014 at 22:51 • Filed to: totally not sexist please don't ban me

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Seriously. Ask any stereotypical white girl what her dream car is, and she'll say something along the lines of an Escalade, or a Land Rover, or the like. Some of the more car savvy ones might even say G-Wagen or GC SRT8. And the color they want is always black too. Go try it out and see for yourself. Find the nearest girl and ask her what car she wants.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 22:53

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That Tag is like telling me to push the big red button that I'm not supposed to.

offroadkarter > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 22:53

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its because stereotypical white girls are basic bitches and thats what the hip hop guys drive

michael bleggi > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 22:54

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yes, in high school, its always the males that enjoy my v8 bmw, however females seem to enjoy/comment on my moms black 2010 tahoe.... #ugh #why

dogisbadob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 22:54

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And they all have on the same boots too!

EL_ULY > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 22:55

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Drive Free or Die

DoYouEvenShift > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 22:55

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Because giant black suv=money, or the appearance of money. And stereotypical white girls want fancy expensive shit, and want everyone around them to know it.

Scary__goongala! > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 22:55

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Don't even have to ask, I already know. Really is mind boggling to me. When I've asked they can't even give me a solid reason.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Scary__goongala! 10/14/2014 at 22:56

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Best I've gotten is "Because it's cool".

scoob > dogisbadob 10/14/2014 at 22:57

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Uggs 4 lyfe y0

Don't forget the iPhone and Starbucks cup!

Scary__goongala! > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 22:58

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"Because its like big and expensive and like a Land Rover"

dogisbadob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 22:59

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I'd hit it (sorry, I had to!)

let's see how quickly this pic fills up with annotations

Leadbull > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:00

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Oh my gosh, will someone pa-leese tell me that her boots DO NOT only go up mid-calf?

Did I not tell Lauren that you CAN'T cheap out on boots? DID I NOT?

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 10/14/2014 at 23:00

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dogisbadob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:01

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wtf is all this shit for?

dogisbadob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:01

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oooo a rebel! Her boots are shorter *and* darker than the other girls! Total nonconformist :p

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > dogisbadob 10/14/2014 at 23:02

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I'd hit it... with a truck.

dogisbadob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:02

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ah, there's something here, but I can't think of it right now

dogisbadob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:03

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Well if the truck is black and the bed is covered, she'll like it, right? haha

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > dogisbadob 10/14/2014 at 23:03

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ohmygosh will someone puh-lease just tell Shelly that those pants just like, do not go with that jacket!

dogisbadob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:05

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I was talking about the guy with the cup, but that'll work for now I guess :p

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > dogisbadob 10/14/2014 at 23:07

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Your annotation made it look like it was focused on the girl.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:09

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Where I live they like ze pickup truck. Which I'm fine with. I may or may not live in a countryish town.

Xyl0c41n3 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:11

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Why do boys obsess over miatas? I mean seriously, ask any guy on oppo what he wants and the answer will almost always be a miata.

MountainCommand > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:12

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And i have no problem with their choices. Big, 4wd, v8's, comfortable and arent a minivan! Id rather them answer Escalade, than odyssey or one of those crossovers where a wagon would be much more suitable.

Ideally, my preference is this:

I have a hunch the ladies would complain about two things immediately. The brushbar and the wheels.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:15

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Hmm. I can't remember ever getting that response. My wife said "red. Pretty red. With a lot of trunk space. A little red wagon!" Then she thought about it some more and decided on a new E-class wagon and decided she would probably actually like silver better.

Other girls I can remember having this conservation with elicited responses like "old el dorado" and "celica" and "chevelle".

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Xyl0c41n3 10/14/2014 at 23:17

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It's not "guys", it's "car nuts".

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:21

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This is giving me marching band ptsd flashbacks.

dogisbadob > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:26

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It's Kinja. What do you expect? Maybe nibbles likes her ass haha

Xyl0c41n3 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:28

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If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Xyl0c41n3 10/14/2014 at 23:29

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I got the point I was just being deliberately obtuse.

Snooder87 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:29

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I'm not a woman, so take this with a grain of salt, but I suspect three things play into this.

1. Ride height. I've talked to a few women who say they prefer SUVs because it lets them see over other traffic.

2. Passenger capacity. Dudes dream about having a car that they and only they can ride. Maybe a passenger seat for a girlfriend, but thats about it. Women tend to prefer driving around with all of their friends in tow.

3. Counter programming. The stereotype of the small "chick car" has been around for so long that a lot of women are tired of it and prefer to drive something that isn't small just to break the stereotype.

Xyl0c41n3 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:30

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I know.

dogisbadob > unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) 10/14/2014 at 23:42

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oh look, the lines are actually still there!

Conan > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/14/2014 at 23:47

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Lots of everybody drives SUVs.

Responses on favorite car from my girlfriend:

unclevanos (Ovaltine Jenkins) > dogisbadob 10/14/2014 at 23:52

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Then the cut time part of the song kicks in with the key change......now in fetal position.

Svend > Xyl0c41n3 10/15/2014 at 03:07

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I don't like Miatas (MX-5 here in the U.K.), I can see why people may like them but I love my little (big) girl.

Svend > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/15/2014 at 03:14

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All the girls I know want a Citroen C2 or DS3, Peugeot 208, VW Polo, etc...

duurtlang > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/15/2014 at 05:31

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I've noticed that larger SUVs are predominantly driven by people of shorter than average height. Especially when a truck is driven by a male. One can only guess about the reason(s), but my guess it's compensation.

V8VespaStoppie > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/15/2014 at 05:52

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My sister just wanted an Audi, BMW or a Cadillac. Threw her some craigslist ads and she chose a twin turbo V6 Audi quattro.

Hahayoustupidludditeshutupandgohandcrankyourmodeltalready > Snooder87 10/15/2014 at 06:48

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Well written.

thebigbossyboss > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 10/15/2014 at 08:05

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My ex wanted a Volvo.

thebigbossyboss > Snooder87 10/15/2014 at 08:06

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#1 is so stupid. A tahoe can;t see over the next Tahoe. Just over me in my lowered car.

Snooder87 > thebigbossyboss 10/15/2014 at 09:29

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Sure, but if most people drive accords/camrys and a lot of dudes drive low slung sports cars, then that's a lot of traffic they can see over.

thebigbossyboss > Snooder87 10/15/2014 at 09:32

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Yeah. Maybe it's because I have never driven a high up car for long (just odd trips here and there) but I've never understood what seeing over the traffic is supposed to do.

Snooder87 > thebigbossyboss 10/15/2014 at 10:34

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It's nice to be able to see other cars and know what's happening ahead of the car in front of you. Or to pull up a stop, look over and actually see cross traffic instead of being blocked by the car next to you.

Having the extra knowledge of what's happening makes some people feel more secure.

cabarne4 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/15/2014 at 12:16

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My mom is 5'2" and has always driven big SUVs. Currently has an '03 Ford Expedition bought new. Her reasoning:

1. Seeing over traffic. She gets stressed out when all she can see is the cars immediately surrounding her. Sort of claustrophobic. In a large SUV, she's looking over and past all the sedans around her.

2. Passengers. I have 2 older brothers. In a Cam'cord'tima we'd be jammed in the backseat (and while I'm only 5'8", my brothers are 6'1" and 6'4"). My dad is 6'3", so that really just leaves the seat behind my mom with enough legroom for anybody in the back of a sedan. With an 8 passenger SUV we could all spread out. She used to have a 15-passenger van. Pop out the 4-seater rear bench for more luggage room, and me and my brothers would each get an entire row to ourselves. Perfect for road trips.

3. Utility vs. Vanity. Sure, most minivans could carry 4x8 sheets of plywood nowadays, but they also have a certain stigma to them. My mom does all the repairs around the house, so she's constantly buying large pieces of pipe, bags of concrete, wood, tools, etc. She needs something that can haul it all, and take the abuse. A large towing capacity is also great. Even modern minivans are usually rated for around 3,500 lbs. We'll pull nearly 9,000 behind the Expedition (5.7L, class IV tow package, trailer brake controller, etc).

My dad, meanwhile, is fine driving sedans — for most of his career he'd just commute to work, or drive long distances on the freeway. Mom's car was the "family hauler".

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > MountainCommand 10/15/2014 at 15:05

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Odysseys are super practical, as are any minivans...

MountainCommand > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. 10/15/2014 at 19:49

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As practical as they may be, and they are... Id never own one, and hope i never have to eat those words in my future. We have the wagon alternative! But this is not a minivan rant, so i wont go there haha. Its useless and a waste of both of our time and resources.

MHunter905 > MountainCommand 10/17/2014 at 08:45

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Ahh yes, the free taxi to the free hotel :P

Dave on bass > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/17/2014 at 11:15

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Lead photo reminds me that it's just about "black shirt grey sweater blue jeans brown boots" season, and around here that's a pretty good season for my eyeballs. =0)

Kylemaro > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 10/18/2014 at 11:27

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whats the deal with girls and these horrible goddamn ugly boots?

Kylemaro > dogisbadob 10/18/2014 at 11:31

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oh yeah, both of them looking at there phones, not any of the fatties though, no fatties allowed

evilwhiteboogeyman > Snooder87 10/19/2014 at 17:20

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There is also the safety factory which ties into #1. They feel "safer" in a big car/truck.

Fookin' Prawns > evilwhiteboogeyman 10/20/2014 at 20:52

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Yep. That's the response I see most often. Especially if she has kids.