RE: Frog-skin Bentley Remains One-Off
Discussion
EDLT said:
Wouldn't frog skin have seams everywhere, the seats must have looked like a patchwork quilt.
Goliath frogs and other species are a pest in some areas and hunted to reduce their numbers and also used for food, I'm sure some are sustainably farmed too. They can be large animals with several square feet of skin. Mmmm Frogs legspimpin gimp said:
dazsmith69 said:
LOL @ the replies!
Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Yes. I think Ivory would be the perfect choice for the wteering wheel and dash infills on my new Phantom. Must call RR immediately to get the ball rolling! Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
dazsmith69 said:
which fking idiot at Bentley thought of frog skin, retard
The way I read the article it was the South American customer who wanted it trimmed in South American frog skin, Bentley are only doing as requested.It would be great if they could use cane toads as skin as they are a real pest in Australia, can't kill them fast enough.
"You also appear to be very angry. Perhaps a more measured, educational approach might be more advisable rather than labelling people 'st for brains' and playing into there hands? All you're acheiving is to make people think your a bit of a tit, which I'm sure you're not (much). "
I guess your right...but not sure about the tit part lol
Its just that a lot of thought goes into a car now more then ever. Designers are thinking - design for function and 'sustainability' ..so frog skin isnt really a positive move..thats my opinion anyway.
I guess your right...but not sure about the tit part lol
Its just that a lot of thought goes into a car now more then ever. Designers are thinking - design for function and 'sustainability' ..so frog skin isnt really a positive move..thats my opinion anyway.
dazsmith69 said:
LOL @ the replies!
im no hippy and im certainly no veggy, i just happen to like animals and despise people/companies who profit from killing them for no reason other than to say ive got frogskin seats in my Bentley rar rar rar etc. Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Presumably then, you would be against a regular leather interior too? Made from normal cow hide? im no hippy and im certainly no veggy, i just happen to like animals and despise people/companies who profit from killing them for no reason other than to say ive got frogskin seats in my Bentley rar rar rar etc. Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
If so, then fine, fair play to you. But if not, I just don't get this 'Frog bad' 'Cow good' train of thought, based on what reasoning?
What about cane toad? Big problem in Australia, they are culled, and they would give a decent sized hide for trimming.
Justayellowbadge said:
pimpin gimp said:
dazsmith69 said:
LOL @ the replies!
Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Yes. I think Ivory would be the perfect choice for the wteering wheel and dash infills on my new Phantom. Must call RR immediately to get the ball rolling! Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
pimpin gimp said:
Justayellowbadge said:
pimpin gimp said:
dazsmith69 said:
LOL @ the replies!
Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Yes. I think Ivory would be the perfect choice for the wteering wheel and dash infills on my new Phantom. Must call RR immediately to get the ball rolling! Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Ming ming + Ling ling ---> Bin bin.
Justayellowbadge said:
pimpin gimp said:
dazsmith69 said:
LOL @ the replies!
Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Yes. I think Ivory would be the perfect choice for the wteering wheel and dash infills on my new Phantom. Must call RR immediately to get the ball rolling! Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
AkinaZ said:
"You also appear to be very angry. Perhaps a more measured, educational approach might be more advisable rather than labelling people 'st for brains' and playing into there hands? All you're acheiving is to make people think your a bit of a tit, which I'm sure you're not (much). "
I guess your right...but not sure about the tit part lol
Its just that a lot of thought goes into a car now more then ever. Designers are thinking - design for function and 'sustainability' ..so frog skin isnt really a positive move..thats my opinion anyway.
Cars are designed for profit, end of. I guess your right...but not sure about the tit part lol
Its just that a lot of thought goes into a car now more then ever. Designers are thinking - design for function and 'sustainability' ..so frog skin isnt really a positive move..thats my opinion anyway.
If to be seen to be green means your going to sell more cars then take that route. If not your not going to bother.
Justayellowbadge said:
pimpin gimp said:
Justayellowbadge said:
pimpin gimp said:
dazsmith69 said:
LOL @ the replies!
Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Yes. I think Ivory would be the perfect choice for the wteering wheel and dash infills on my new Phantom. Must call RR immediately to get the ball rolling! Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Ming ming + Ling ling ---> Bin bin.
Balmoral Green said:
dazsmith69 said:
LOL @ the replies!
im no hippy and im certainly no veggy, i just happen to like animals and despise people/companies who profit from killing them for no reason other than to say ive got frogskin seats in my Bentley rar rar rar etc. Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Presumably then, you would be against a regular leather interior too? Made from normal cow hide? im no hippy and im certainly no veggy, i just happen to like animals and despise people/companies who profit from killing them for no reason other than to say ive got frogskin seats in my Bentley rar rar rar etc. Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
If so, then fine, fair play to you. But if not, I just don't get this 'Frog bad' 'Cow good' train of thought, based on what reasoning?
What about cane toad? Big problem in Australia, they are culled, and they would give a decent sized hide for trimming.
the cows are bred for a purpose, for us to eat, they wouldnt be alive if we hadnt bred them for meat. im not sure if cows are soley bred for their leather? Like ive said before killing an animal for a luxury product is out of order. To survive yes, but not for some wealthy guy to stick his rich ass on.
dazsmith69 said:
the cows are bred for a purpose, for us to eat, they wouldnt be alive if we hadnt bred them for meat.
So by your rational if the frogs are bred for a purpose (the Fence eat them) then that is ok. Lots of animals are bred for purposes, like Bertie the chain smoking beagle
dazsmith69 said:
Balmoral Green said:
dazsmith69 said:
LOL @ the replies!
im no hippy and im certainly no veggy, i just happen to like animals and despise people/companies who profit from killing them for no reason other than to say ive got frogskin seats in my Bentley rar rar rar etc. Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
Presumably then, you would be against a regular leather interior too? Made from normal cow hide? im no hippy and im certainly no veggy, i just happen to like animals and despise people/companies who profit from killing them for no reason other than to say ive got frogskin seats in my Bentley rar rar rar etc. Would you buy a car with an ivroy steering wheel? or dogskin carmats? Same principle.
If so, then fine, fair play to you. But if not, I just don't get this 'Frog bad' 'Cow good' train of thought, based on what reasoning?
What about cane toad? Big problem in Australia, they are culled, and they would give a decent sized hide for trimming.
the cows are bred for a purpose, for us to eat, they wouldnt be alive if we hadnt bred them for meat. im not sure if cows are soley bred for their leather? Like ive said before killing an animal for a luxury product is out of order. To survive yes, but not for some wealthy guy to stick his rich ass on.
Erm, milk, butter and cheese come from them. Sadly, old cows do end up in meat pies and the hide may or may not be used for car trim. But if we took this to the nth degree, we'd all be wearng canvas and rubber shoes.
To all those Eco warriors out there!
Do you know that cows are one of the biggest causes of greenhouse gasses? Im sure frogs are alot more (excuse the pun) Greener.
Edit: http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-c...
Do you know that cows are one of the biggest causes of greenhouse gasses? Im sure frogs are alot more (excuse the pun) Greener.
Edit: http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-c...
Edited by russellwatson17 on Tuesday 7th July 15:24
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