Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Let's see, a Highlander, a Prius and a Sienna...

walk into a bar.
The Highlander immediately runs over the Prius and and Sienna because

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

WRT the military, I understand bile is an acquired taste. Fortunately, it was one I never had the pleasure of experiencing. Can't say about Tcoat,

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Let's see, a Highlander, a Prius and a Sienna (that support "that van life").

Even the guy giving the presentation looked bored.

Well cuz all of em have already announced & shown the photos. Don't get me wrong, Highlander Hybrid Bronze was unique... but meh. Prius Nightshade... it's Prius and same goes for Sienna. So in the end, 3hr presentation was nothing new.

[Atmo]

Originally Posted by spike021

The term for this in the industry is "rubber ducking." Some people will buy an actual rubber duck and leave it on their desk. Basically the idea is you walk through your problem/code either with a person or just talking it out to the inanimate object. By doing that, you use a different thought process to explain it. While doing that you can sometimes realize you've been going about it wrong and your usual thought process isn't able to figure that out.

I do that with my live dog but his answer is always the same: "Let's go for a walk."

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Atmo

I do that with my live dog but his answer is always the same: "Let's go for a walk."

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

If there's types of people in this world that I cannot stand, are the one-upper/ not so know-it-all. By this I mean those who constantly what to diminish whatever accomplishment or event to happens to you by saying a buddy, or themselves, did something better. Then those who pretend to be experts, but when confronted with someone who actually knows about the subject, they end up looking like fools.

This brings me to the story of a coworker that randomly showed up at my desk because he overheard that I had a BRZ/86. I guess he wants to get one.
He shows up and says " I heard you had a BRZ", to which I replied affirmatively. He then proceeds to tell me that he's buying one, a 2021, small mistake, but I say that there isn't a 2021, but there will be a new model released later this year. He continues, saying that "Yes, I drove the new one, the hatchback one" and proceeds to say how scared the dealer was after the test drive, and how well the car handled. >.> my expression goes, knowing there is no way because one, there isn't a hatchback, and two, the newer model is not in any of these small town dealerships. So then I make the remark that both things are impossible, but he is hellbent on telling me how the test drove the hatchback and that he can't wait to stuff his bike on the back trunk. I respond "Let me stop you right there, there is no way you'll be able to fit a bike (Unless it folds and its small), and there isn't a hatchback, the 86 is a sports coupe, two doors, small trunk". I suggest that he probably drove one of the latest 2020 models and that he should probably wait until the newer ones comes out, but if he wanted to stuff two bikes, is better to buy another car like for example, Veloster N. Or get a bike rack. Nope, this guy is still convinced the car is a hatchback like his Golf GTI. I finally just say "Dude, I own the damn car, and I'm telling you, no bikes, small trunk". He leaves and send me pictures of the trunk of the GR86, circling the rear end saying how the trunk opens from the rear window. and then sends me a picture of the SHOOTING BRAKE concept. I'm just slamming my head against the desk in disbelief saying "Hey guy, this are two completely cars, one of them never made it to production, and no, look at more pictures of the new model and see for yourself that the trunk does not open from the window, you fruit." I didn't say the latter word. Then I proceed to send him a link of this website so he can finally get his head out of the hole and git gud. I don't think he ever did follow the link. I also have to deal with my one upper co-worker who talks all high and mighty about his POS WRX STi. Everyday he wins a random race, with 19psi of boost, and how his third replacement block and turbo is so much better than before.

I suggest you give yourself a break ....... and not listen to those folks very long ...... just nod your head and say "cool story bro".

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I suggest you give yourself a break ....... and not listen to those folks very long ...... just nod your head and say "cool story bro".

...and let them find out the hard way.

Watching him show up with a Corolla hatchback claiming it is a GR86 would be kind of hilarious wouldn't it?

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

If there's types of people in this world that I cannot stand, are the one-upper/ not so know-it-all. By this I mean those who constantly what to diminish whatever accomplishment or event to happens to you by saying a buddy, or themselves, did something better. Then those who pretend to be experts, but when confronted with someone who actually knows about the subject, they end up looking like fools.

This brings me to the story of a coworker that randomly showed up at my desk because he overheard that I had a BRZ/86. I guess he wants to get one.
He shows up and says " I heard you had a BRZ", to which I replied affirmatively. He then proceeds to tell me that he's buying one, a 2021, small mistake, but I say that there isn't a 2021, but there will be a new model released later this year. He continues, saying that "Yes, I drove the new one, the hatchback one" and proceeds to say how scared the dealer was after the test drive, and how well the car handled. >.> my expression goes, knowing there is no way because one, there isn't a hatchback, and two, the newer model is not in any of these small town dealerships. So then I make the remark that both things are impossible, but he is hellbent on telling me how the test drove the hatchback and that he can't wait to stuff his bike on the back trunk. I respond "Let me stop you right there, there is no way you'll be able to fit a bike (Unless it folds and its small), and there isn't a hatchback, the 86 is a sports coupe, two doors, small trunk". I suggest that he probably drove one of the latest 2020 models and that he should probably wait until the newer ones comes out, but if he wanted to stuff two bikes, is better to buy another car like for example, Veloster N. Or get a bike rack. Nope, this guy is still convinced the car is a hatchback like his Golf GTI. I finally just say "Dude, I own the damn car, and I'm telling you, no bikes, small trunk". He leaves and send me pictures of the trunk of the GR86, circling the rear end saying how the trunk opens from the rear window. and then sends me a picture of the SHOOTING BRAKE concept. I'm just slamming my head against the desk in disbelief saying "Hey guy, this are two completely cars, one of them never made it to production, and no, look at more pictures of the new model and see for yourself that the trunk does not open from the window, you fruit." I didn't say the latter word. Then I proceed to send him a link of this website so he can finally get his head out of the hole and git gud. I don't think he ever did follow the link. I also have to deal with my one upper co-worker who talks all high and mighty about his POS WRX STi. Everyday he wins a random race, with 19psi of boost, and how his third replacement block and turbo is so much better than before.

I totally would have feed into his tall tale

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Well cuz all of em have already announced & shown the photos. Don't get me wrong, Highlander Hybrid Bronze was unique... but meh. Prius Nightshade... it's Prius and same goes for Sienna. So in the end, 3hr presentation was nothing new.

Did they say anything about GR 86 price yet?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Did they say anything about GR 86 price yet?

ALL the cars they presented, they didn't announce the price. All they said was "It'll be in competitive price."

Very convincing right?

[spike021]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I suggest you give yourself a break ....... and not listen to those folks very long ...... just nod your head and say "cool story bro".

Did...

hum just use "cool story bro"??

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

If there's types of people in this world that I cannot stand, are the one-upper/ not so know-it-all. By this I mean those who constantly what to diminish whatever accomplishment or event to happens to you by saying a buddy, or themselves, did something better. .

Humfrz or I would have told this story better.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

If there's types of people in this world that I cannot stand, are the one-upper/ not so know-it-all. By this I mean those who constantly what to diminish whatever accomplishment or event to happens to you by saying a buddy, or themselves, did something better. Then those who pretend to be experts, but when confronted with someone who actually knows about the subject, they end up looking like fools.

This brings me to the story of a coworker that randomly showed up at my desk because he overheard that I had a BRZ/86. I guess he wants to get one.
He shows up and says " I heard you had a BRZ", to which I replied affirmatively. He then proceeds to tell me that he's buying one, a 2021, small mistake, but I say that there isn't a 2021, but there will be a new model released later this year. He continues, saying that "Yes, I drove the new one, the hatchback one" and proceeds to say how scared the dealer was after the test drive, and how well the car handled. >.> my expression goes, knowing there is no way because one, there isn't a hatchback, and two, the newer model is not in any of these small town dealerships. So then I make the remark that both things are impossible, but he is hellbent on telling me how the test drove the hatchback and that he can't wait to stuff his bike on the back trunk. I respond "Let me stop you right there, there is no way you'll be able to fit a bike (Unless it folds and its small), and there isn't a hatchback, the 86 is a sports coupe, two doors, small trunk". I suggest that he probably drove one of the latest 2020 models and that he should probably wait until the newer ones comes out, but if he wanted to stuff two bikes, is better to buy another car like for example, Veloster N. Or get a bike rack. Nope, this guy is still convinced the car is a hatchback like his Golf GTI. I finally just say "Dude, I own the damn car, and I'm telling you, no bikes, small trunk". He leaves and send me pictures of the trunk of the GR86, circling the rear end saying how the trunk opens from the rear window. and then sends me a picture of the SHOOTING BRAKE concept. I'm just slamming my head against the desk in disbelief saying "Hey guy, this are two completely cars, one of them never made it to production, and no, look at more pictures of the new model and see for yourself that the trunk does not open from the window, you fruit." I didn't say the latter word. Then I proceed to send him a link of this website so he can finally get his head out of the hole and git gud. I don't think he ever did follow the link. I also have to deal with my one upper co-worker who talks all high and mighty about his POS WRX STi. Everyday he wins a random race, with 19psi of boost, and how his third replacement block and turbo is so much better than before.

those people are the most fun to mess with.

tell him he should get that hatchback model while he can, they're currently on pre-order only for 2022's, and don't anticipate having any dealer lot stock that just anyone can buy until late 2023.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You can be forced to work with complete assholes anywhere. The difference is you (usually) don't have to live with and associate with them

If it's bad enough, a civilian can always walk away. The military calls that desertion. There's always room for you in my foxhole.