Friday, May 6, 2016

I'm Guilty Of This

10 Things Petrolheads Do That Infuriate Non-Car Lovers

People who like cars are a total minority, but we're also supremely passionate. That means we can get a bit carried away, and sometimes that infuriates the non-car lovers around us!

Interrupting conversations to point out cool cars
  • If you like cars, you have a natural ability to spot interesting metal no matter how quickly it flies by. This is especially relevant while driving - your friend is chatting away, and you spot something on the other side of the motorway. “Ooh, look, a Ferrari”, you blurt out, letting your friend know you hadn’t been listening to a word they were saying.
Getting enthusiastic about random old 'beaters'
  • When you’re really into something, you tend to like the things that the average person just doesn’t understand. Movie lovers will often say their favourite movie is some quirky black and white film you’ve never heard of, for example. And it’s the same with cars - you might know why the Toyota AE86 is so revered, but your mates will just see another crappy old hatchback.
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)

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