prius owners, too funny

[joe440]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=CVdMySWfAIQ

i honestly think i would of held the throttle wide open the entire time she was talking

[sr73bu]

Unreal...Everybody's got something to say these days... Hate to say this, but there are simply not enough consequeces for being just plain rude...every once in a while you can learn a valuable "life lesson" with a simple punch in the face...

I deal with crap like this everyday.. the lack of respect and just plain fearlessness of people shocks me.

-Sean

[LeighP]

Astounding....most people would be scared of getting b**** slapped over being that obnoxious.....The guy handled it way better than me, I think.
Oh, by the way...has anyone told her how incredibly filthy the production of her precious Prius (and battery pack) is? Makes a pickup truck look green! (not kidding, either).

[socalfandabodys]

What about all the food that hog is consuming. She is consuming resources other humans can use. Could probably feed 6-8 starving children on her diet. Reminds me of the guy the other day with the I LOVE AL GORE sticker on the back of his Prius. I just laughed at him as I cruised by in the Chevelle.

[mc84_zz4]

That was ridiculous, I have to give props to both of you for restraining yourself from retaliation.
That gal made as much sense as the vandals that broke into a hummer dealership and burnt several of the trucks because they are gas guzzlers... (yeah, nevermind polluting the environment by burning 6 of 'em)...
Nothing better than winning people over by being irrational, confrontational, and foul-mouthed in front of children.
:loser:

[69stang]

I would have revved the motor and said "I'm sorry, I can't hear you". That woman is a total idiot.

[parsonsj]

Let's stir things up a bit here in the echo chamber:

Setting aside the woman's shrill, self-righteous, and obnoxious approach, do you guys think it's OK to let your vehicle idle for long periods of time just to run the air conditioning?

[andrewb70]

Let's stir things up a bit here in the echo chamber:

Setting aside the woman's shrill, self-righteous, and obnoxious approach, do you guys think it's OK to let your vehicle idle for long periods of time just to run the air conditioning?

It is his truck and his diesel fuel thus he can do with it what he wants.

Andrew

[SRDzuess4u]

Ive vowed to one day build a Prius that would make people like this, loose their minds...maybe even insight a lot of hatred my way...lol.

Cut the pan out of that thing, slide it over a nice safe tube chassis of course, BB, pipes sticking out of the fenders, loose piston rings for the smoke factor, motor sticking out of the hood with a make shift air cleaner, jacked up in the rear with old school Cragers, stock wheels in the front, dull paint, bondo patches, some visible tie wire holding door shut, bent steel antenna.....oh yeah dint forget a pair of home speakers in back seat........you get the picture...

To both sides of the coin...I say...Passion makes idiots of the smartest people, and makes the biggest idiots clever.

[Jim Nilsen]

I have seen this type of behavior at places I have worked and had a supervisor who really was good at understanding things for what they were instead of what people try to make them to be with false words and accusations.

Think of the time spent and the actions taken and the placing they were being conducted in. The lady in the prius had more time and energy spent in arguing and trying to force her thoughts and problems on the guy in the truck that she could have easily just gotten in her prius and spent very little energy moving herself and getting totally away from the problem. Being in a public place it used to be the rule that if you didn't like the spot you were in and the people already there around you , you took it as you should have gotten there earlier to get a better spot. But these days people think they should be able to show up and get you removed because they don't like you for there own personal reasons just like the moving next to a racetrack scenario.
That woman would have been written up or fired in the work places I have been for harrasing another employee. I know this is just another side to it all but it also represents where some people get confused in the mindset that is allowed in the time and place you exist at the moment. There are people with the mindset in a moment like that , that would really hurt her and not think twice. She is very lucky that people don't always come down to her level even though she thinks she is above most in her righteous own mind.

You can't fix stupid is the real caption to be found for that one.

The ironic part of it all is that the lady believes the diesel smoke will kill everyone sooner which would leave the truck owner dead before her, but I doubt that will be the case.

[lemans70]

I think people should consider where the power is generated that is used to power their plugin vehicles. On another note when did it become ok to approach someone and be so rude. I find it hard to believe that you stayed calm and didnt do anything like as mentioned above rev your engine while she was bitching or turned the radio up. You are a bit more mature than I am.

[claytonisbob]

I can think of all the things I'd like to argue about if I were in his position, but really, him keeping his cool was probably the best thing. You can't argue with someone like that. They just eat it up. I'm sure she went home with a grin on her face because she really stuck it too him. Hopefully she see's this YouTube video and realizes how big of an idiot she was being.

[ls173camaro]

I guess my thought would have been on how obese people who don't take care of themselves keep driving the cost of health care up. Why have a car like that if you won't be here to enjoy it. I think its great to have your own opion but not when you press it oupon others

[parsonsj]

It is his truck and his diesel fuel thus he can do with it what he wants.

Agreed. From a legal point of view. What about from a social point of view? Is there a point where someone ought to consider others around him? Should his comfort be more important than other people around him? Diesel fumes (and noise) can quickly ruin an otherwise nice outdoor area.

Here's a similar situation: I take my hot rod to the car show, park among the participants, and leave the engine running. I like the way it sounds. Is that OK? After a few minutes, people nearby realize their eyes are beginning to water, and begin to suspect I'm happy with the situation as is. Should they ask me (the owner of the idling hot rod) to turn off my engine? If I say no, can they ask me to leave?

[SRDzuess4u]

Agreed. From a legal point of view. What about from a social point of view? Is there a point where someone ought to consider others around him? Should his comfort be more important than other people around him? Diesel fumes (and noise) can quickly ruin an otherwise nice outdoor area.

Here's a similar situation: I take my hot rod to the car show, park among the participants, and leave the engine running. I like the way it sounds. Is that OK? After a few minutes, people nearby realize their eyes are beginning to water, and begin to suspect I'm happy with the situation as is. Should they ask me (the owner of the idling hot rod) to turn off my engine? If I say no, can they ask me to leave?

John, good point and i see what your saying,......but....thats not apples to apples, was that a Prius car show in the video?...lol. A car show is a different element then where this took place.

If its hot outside and I have kids with me, in a parking lot and my A/C works...Im running my vehicle, regardless if its a diesel or a jet engine. Now i may drive around or move my vehicle to be nice, but thats with in reason mind you. Most of it comes from how you approach people, that lady had no idea what that mans situation was, and came at him the wrong way.....common courtesy goes along.

[parsonsj]

If its hot outside and I have kids with me, in a parking lot and my A/C works...Im running my vehicle, regardless if its a diesel or a jet engine. Now i may drive around or move my vehicle to be nice, but thats with in reason mind you. Most of it comes from how you approach people, that lady had no idea what that mans situation was, and came at him the wrong way.....common courtesy goes along.

Yep... now we're having a nuanced conversation. This video isn't about Prius=stupid, it's about common courtesy. The woman was out of bounds in her approach, and the fellow in the diesel rig has some responsibility to be courteous to the people in the immediate area.

Let's up the ante: what if this was the sideline to a children's soccer game? Either party moving isn't really an option; after all, they are all there to watch their kids play. Now what? Is it OK for diesel-guy to run his rig the whole game?

As an aside, my sister-in-law and her husband are very environmentally conscious -- they don't use the A/C in their car, and drive goofy little econoboxes. They'd buy a Prius if they could afford it. When they come to visit, I always pick them up in my Duramax, making sure the A/C is blasting when they hop in. I get a bit of joy from that, I admit.

[SRDzuess4u]

Yep... now we're having a nuanced conversation. This video isn't about Prius=stupid, it's about common courtesy. The woman was out of bounds in her approach, and the fellow in the diesel rig has some responsibility to be courteous to the people in the immediate area.

Let's up the ante: what if this was the sideline to a children's soccer game? Either party moving isn't really an option; after all, they are all there to watch their kids play. Now what? Is it OK for diesel-guy to run his rig the whole game?

As an aside, my sister-in-law and her husband are very environmentally conscious -- they don't use the A/C in their car, and drive goofy little econoboxes. They'd buy a Prius if they could afford it. When the come to visit, I always pick them up in my Duramax, making sure the A/C is blasting when they hop in. I get a bit of joy from that, I admit.

lol....ha well now again, by no means would I ever sit in a cooled vehicle while my kids are hard at work outside sweatin their butts off...but that doesnt mean I should judge the mom or dad with the sleeping infant in the vehicle.....should they move...maybe. If there isnt any other options for them, then maybe offer them to sit in the electric car, and run its A/C...lol....I dont know, Id say you approach the owner of the vehicle in a resectful manner and cuth...and try to convince them.....the smell is effecting everyone at the game


LMAO....next time you run the A/C...make sure all the windows are down as well...that make stoke the fire a bit as well....love it

[andrewb70]

There is no need to come up with every possible scenario in order to establish a simple rule that can be followed. In the case of the car show and the soccer gave the same principle must be applied, which is private property rights. The decision on whether running engines while a vehicle is stationary would fall on the property owners or the leaser of the property. In the case of the car show the organization that either owns or leases the space will make the rules. In the case of the soccer game (assuming it is in a city park) the city has the right to establish the rules. It's really that simple. However, enforcement is never simple and there will always be sticky situations. For instance, if a person parks how long do they have to shut the engine off? 10 seconds? 30 seconds? 1 minute? Who is to say and who is to time it? It can all become rather ridiculous.

The video appeared to take place in a public (city owned) park so it would be up to the city to make and enforce the rules. As if the police didn't have enough to do. Then maybe we should have the enviro-police. I am sure the Prius lady would love that.

In practical terms, all the Prius lady had to do was ask nicely and I am sure the guy would have shut the truck off, as he seemed quite reasonable. As the old saying goes, "you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar..." It was also quite interesting to see his wife step in immediately to protect her children. Don't mess with Mama Bear...

Andrew

[SRDzuess4u]

It all makes for fun discussion and reasoning thats for sure.

But it IS pretty simple....the honey theory, common courtesy, treat your fellow human how you would want to be treated, try not to impose your beliefs unless asked.....think before you speak.....Dont be a dooosh.

[Blown73]

What a joke. It really shows the ignorance of people when they have the gall to come up and get in your face like that. Give me a break. She doesn't know what that guys situation, status, health, etc. is, she just thinks she is so righteous because she drives a prius, which makes everyone around her "ignorant" because they don't drive a prius.