Lambo Owner denies kid...
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LaurasOtherHalf said:
Worse time was when one dropped a load of m&m's under the seat in the Exige, don't think I ever got them all out. Either that or it was just a rattley bloody thing to begin with 
Best excuse for Lotus build quality ever! I wonder if Dany Bahar might have been proud? 
I would have said yes but the owner of a car is entitled to say no. He's not obliged to make the kid happy, and sometimes it's important for kids to be learn to be told "no".
Mind you, I'd have remembered my own little-boy-petrolhead self. It would have meant the world to me so I would want to make a child similarly happy.
PS- Did anyone else read the title and think a Lambo owner was denying a kid was his?
Do people not have better things to worry about?
The guy was out and about doing everyday things, he wasn't at a show, it would have been lovely if he let the kid in, but as others have said, we don't all get what we want in life and the kid needs to learn that anyway.
I'm involved in motorsport and whenever I can I give kids access to see things that they wouldn't normally see, let them stand on the podium etc. but sometimes it's just not possible as there are other pressures. 'Tis just the way the dice rolls.
The guy was out and about doing everyday things, he wasn't at a show, it would have been lovely if he let the kid in, but as others have said, we don't all get what we want in life and the kid needs to learn that anyway.
I'm involved in motorsport and whenever I can I give kids access to see things that they wouldn't normally see, let them stand on the podium etc. but sometimes it's just not possible as there are other pressures. 'Tis just the way the dice rolls.
Edited by Piglet on Sunday 14th October 09:25
I was in a petrol station filling up my 355 and I noticed a young lad of about 10 all excited about seeing it. I could hear the dad saying go and ask him etc....so I walked over, handed the kid the keys and told him to start it for me.
3-4 minutes of time made the kids day.....and his dads.
Good feeling.
3-4 minutes of time made the kids day.....and his dads.
Good feeling.
I'm not sure what I'd have done in the same situation; no-one's that interested in my car but it could be a nice thing to do. On the other hand if the boy was obviously dirty or smelly or whatever I'd say no.
It's only a car for god's sake. I know that a Lamborghini might generate feelings of excitement in others but it shouldn't confer celebrity status or become public property. The owner has to continue living as normal; whether he drives that or a boring Lexus. Maybe he doesn't like children. If someone asked to put their dog in my car I would say no because I hate the things.
To use a better analogy; let's pretend he was enthusiastic about houses. If someone asked to sit in your house because they liked the look of it, would you?
I shall discount house enthusiasts Jasmine Harman and Kirstie Allsop from this hypothesis as the answer could be affected!
It's only a car for god's sake. I know that a Lamborghini might generate feelings of excitement in others but it shouldn't confer celebrity status or become public property. The owner has to continue living as normal; whether he drives that or a boring Lexus. Maybe he doesn't like children. If someone asked to put their dog in my car I would say no because I hate the things.
To use a better analogy; let's pretend he was enthusiastic about houses. If someone asked to sit in your house because they liked the look of it, would you?
I shall discount house enthusiasts Jasmine Harman and Kirstie Allsop from this hypothesis as the answer could be affected!
shirleynot said:
Poor little chap....I would let him have a sit in my Lambo any time he likes, no problem.
I could have sworn you had a picture of a tractor in your profile no more than 2 minutes ago Edited by shirleynot on Sunday 14th October 09:26
PS I am not stalking you by the way.
His car, his choice is what I was first thinking. If you go into it more, he might have had this before and some kid rips his seat, starts playing with the mirrors, yanks away at stuff, scratches it badly...it's not worth the hassle. On the flipside he might have just wanted to get going to whatever was more important to him
I dont own a Lambo so it's not really a problem I face on a daily basis
I dont own a Lambo so it's not really a problem I face on a daily basis
When I was a kid a couple of times I asked to sit in cars.(A Facel Vega,Bentley come to mind). I have a couple of cars that kids like and I am quite happy for them to sit in them. Happens about once a month.
Certainly the owner was perfectly entitled to do as he pleased. There is no obligation. Its just a bit sad that he did not bright the kid's day at no cost to himself.
Certainly the owner was perfectly entitled to do as he pleased. There is no obligation. Its just a bit sad that he did not bright the kid's day at no cost to himself.
Why should he be forced to say yes? If you have a nice car everyone wants to chat, ask questions etc and some people don't enjoy that. It's a small window into what it must be like being famous, except it only happens to you when you have the car - and sometimes it's a bit of a hassle. Sometimes it's great though. However, another thing is some people just don't like kids. Maybe he just had it valeted. Maybe he was in a rush. This strikes me as little emperor syndrome, i mean the kid asked so everyone just has to drop everything and give the kid what he wants surely? Even people that aren't related to it, or connected in any way. I can definitely think of times when I would have said yea sure, and it would have been great and probably quite a fulfilling experience for both me and the kid (no innuendo, sorry). There are equally other times where I might have been very tempted to say no. Yes it would have been a nice thing to do, but no-one should feel obliged. It's like charity muggers shaking a can in your face in the street.
Blown2CV said:
Why should he be forced to say yes? If you have a nice car everyone wants to chat, ask questions etc and some people don't enjoy that. It's a small window into what it must be like being famous, except it only happens to you when you have the car - and sometimes it's a bit of a hassle. Sometimes it's great though. However, another thing is some people just don't like kids. Maybe he just had it valeted. Maybe he was in a rush. This strikes me as little emperor syndrome, i mean the kid asked so everyone just has to drop everything and give the kid what he wants surely? Even people that aren't related to it, or connected in any way. I can definitely think of times when I would have said yea sure, and it would have been great and probably quite a fulfilling experience for both me and the kid (no innuendo, sorry). There are equally other times where I might have been very tempted to say no. Yes it would have been a nice thing to do, but no-one should feel obliged. It's like charity muggers shaking a can in your face in the street.
They are not forced to do anything.Can I sit in your car please? The answer is yes or no.
tyrewrecker said:
Blown2CV said:
Why should he be forced to say yes? If you have a nice car everyone wants to chat, ask questions etc and some people don't enjoy that. It's a small window into what it must be like being famous, except it only happens to you when you have the car - and sometimes it's a bit of a hassle. Sometimes it's great though. However, another thing is some people just don't like kids. Maybe he just had it valeted. Maybe he was in a rush. This strikes me as little emperor syndrome, i mean the kid asked so everyone just has to drop everything and give the kid what he wants surely? Even people that aren't related to it, or connected in any way. I can definitely think of times when I would have said yea sure, and it would have been great and probably quite a fulfilling experience for both me and the kid (no innuendo, sorry). There are equally other times where I might have been very tempted to say no. Yes it would have been a nice thing to do, but no-one should feel obliged. It's like charity muggers shaking a can in your face in the street.
They are not forced to do anything.Can I sit in your car please? The answer is yes or no.
So let's say the Lambo agrees, only for the mother to think "hang about I could make some money here". Next news the koreans on a Jimmy Saville esque molestation charge and is stripped of all his wealth in a lengthly lawsuit which he will no doubt lose and get sent down for a couple of years.
On coming out he will only be able to afford a Vauxhall Zafira which will all get too much for him and drive him to jump off a motorway bridge. Therefore holding up countless Phers and causing one to start a thread on the internet.
You need to think of the bigger picture OP.
On coming out he will only be able to afford a Vauxhall Zafira which will all get too much for him and drive him to jump off a motorway bridge. Therefore holding up countless Phers and causing one to start a thread on the internet.
You need to think of the bigger picture OP.
Blown2CV said:
but the whole point of this thread, in case you missed it, is that the OP clearly thought it was a contentious issue i.e. some people would clearly think he should have said yes. If someone thinks there is a 'should' attached to it, then it isn't simple as yes or no for them.
Well it is quite simple as we do not know the owners circumstancesI suppose in my eyes it wasnt the right time and place for it. I can imagine owning a supercar or even special looking sports cars gets too much attention when youre just wanting a normal day.
Even owning a lowly mk3 spitfire used to make petrol station fill ups 10-20 minutes longer with people coming up and saying "I/my relative/ex used to own one of them."
I remember at supercarsunday years ago, there was a ferrari i think 550, the owner let a guy rev it up and his kid sit in the passenger seat. That kind of thing is wonderful to see, but only when the owner is willing, trying to make the guy out to be a
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Even owning a lowly mk3 spitfire used to make petrol station fill ups 10-20 minutes longer with people coming up and saying "I/my relative/ex used to own one of them."
I remember at supercarsunday years ago, there was a ferrari i think 550, the owner let a guy rev it up and his kid sit in the passenger seat. That kind of thing is wonderful to see, but only when the owner is willing, trying to make the guy out to be a
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