A nice car is just a penis extension?
Discussion
To go back to the original post: why did the gentleman in question post a photo of his M5?
Probably for reasons of pride. But that's easily misinterpreted as boasting or wealth-signalling. And from there it's only a short hop for many people to assume that he did to so compensate for some other disappointing aspect of his life.
Not that I agree with such deductions, but they're common in mainstream life . That's why I say "just a Clio" when someone asks what I drive.
Probably for reasons of pride. But that's easily misinterpreted as boasting or wealth-signalling. And from there it's only a short hop for many people to assume that he did to so compensate for some other disappointing aspect of his life.
Not that I agree with such deductions, but they're common in mainstream life . That's why I say "just a Clio" when someone asks what I drive.
The penis jibe is invariably due to nothing more than jealousy as it seems to be aimed primarily at men driving larger, more powerful and expensive or perceived to be expensive cars.
So you'd expect to hear it directed at a Ferrari driver but not an MX5 driver. I'll happily admit to a bit of envy when it comes to exotica but stays in my head or will be expressed in a positive way.
The Mazda driver could expect to be told they are driving a girl's or hairdresser's car. I think this one's less about jealousy. I can't be envious of anyone driving an MX5 because I could have one if I chose to. I don't choose to because I do find the styling a bit too cutesy for my liking. That doesn't mean I'd throw a jibe at the owner but like the jealousy around exotica I will also admit to thinking "I wouldn't really want to drive that". There's no way of expressing that positively towards an owner so I wouldn't even try. I'd say nothing or keep my comments positive.
There's also the crossover jibe which is "mid life crisis". That can be levelled at the driver of anything a bit different but mostly sports cars, big or small. It will only be said by owners of boring cars or non-driving enthusiasts as most of us know we can only afford many indulgences when we reach mid-life or later. Just about every 20 year old bloke on the planet would drive a 488 if they could.
People should just keep their mouths shut really. All of these jibes make the speaker sound a bit pathetic. That old piece of advice "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" probably applies when talking to people about their cars.
So you'd expect to hear it directed at a Ferrari driver but not an MX5 driver. I'll happily admit to a bit of envy when it comes to exotica but stays in my head or will be expressed in a positive way.
The Mazda driver could expect to be told they are driving a girl's or hairdresser's car. I think this one's less about jealousy. I can't be envious of anyone driving an MX5 because I could have one if I chose to. I don't choose to because I do find the styling a bit too cutesy for my liking. That doesn't mean I'd throw a jibe at the owner but like the jealousy around exotica I will also admit to thinking "I wouldn't really want to drive that". There's no way of expressing that positively towards an owner so I wouldn't even try. I'd say nothing or keep my comments positive.
There's also the crossover jibe which is "mid life crisis". That can be levelled at the driver of anything a bit different but mostly sports cars, big or small. It will only be said by owners of boring cars or non-driving enthusiasts as most of us know we can only afford many indulgences when we reach mid-life or later. Just about every 20 year old bloke on the planet would drive a 488 if they could.
People should just keep their mouths shut really. All of these jibes make the speaker sound a bit pathetic. That old piece of advice "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" probably applies when talking to people about their cars.
p4cks said:
I've got two mid-engined rear wheel drive cars and my penis is the same size it always was, and actually is seeing less action since buying them. Go figure.
I dont think your getting the point of the phrase.It's meant to mean a person gets a fast car to compensate for a liittle wily. Not make it bigger.
What many people seem to forget, and others unfortunately never learn, is that the prime biological imperative for all species, is to get stuck into each other, and keep on producing more species.
Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
JaredVannett said:
You have to admit, $hite ads from BMW like this one don't exactly help the change the perception....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow4CeB6PK1E
“OK marketing team, we’re done with all that ‘driving machine’ and ‘joy’ stuff, it’s all about ‘smug’ on this one”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow4CeB6PK1E
Pan Pan Pan said:
What many people seem to forget, and others unfortunately never learn, is that the prime biological imperative for all species, is to get stuck into each other, and keep on producing more species.
Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
Very true but, tbh, you’ve given this much to much thought.Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
It’s almost like you’re over compensating for something
From men it is nearly always a joke or a sign of jealousy. It’s not just cars it’s everything watches, cars, house, yacht. Anything that could be perceived as being unnecessarily larger or nicer than needs to be. Just a defence mechanism to make yourself feel better. I do it myself a mate puts a new Ferrari or something on Facebook I instinctively in my head go your dad bought that you don’t work!! Perhaps it’s because I’m very competitive though.
From women it’s kind of funny because most will derogatory about cars right until they are sat in the passengers seat and it’s there partner that has it. My wife used to be in this category, called petrolheads show offs. Now admits she actually really like going out in flash cars.
From women it’s kind of funny because most will derogatory about cars right until they are sat in the passengers seat and it’s there partner that has it. My wife used to be in this category, called petrolheads show offs. Now admits she actually really like going out in flash cars.
Schermerhorn said:
I notice this in Britain alot. Envy of other people's success and their cars REALLY seems to be a thing here.
Definitely this. In my last job the two owners sold part of the company for quite afew million. Being car enthusiasts they decided to treat themselves including a F12, 488 Pista and Bently Bentayga. Some people that worked there acted so bitter about the fact they were able to afford nice things after building a business for 15 years!The car lovers there were just excited about being able to get close to them, ask questions and for some lucky ones get a ride in them.
stuartmmcfc said:
Pan Pan Pan said:
What many people seem to forget, and others unfortunately never learn, is that the prime biological imperative for all species, is to get stuck into each other, and keep on producing more species.
Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
Very true but, tbh, you’ve given this much to much thought.Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
It’s almost like you’re over compensating for something
Chainsaw Rebuild said:
It’s pathetic jealous comments like “oh he’s compensating for something” that make me determined to always be positive about other people having nice things.
Same! I’m always pleased for friends, family or anyone in general who are doing well for themselves! If I see someone in a Ferrari, I normally think to myself, “Good for them! They’ve obviously worked hard to afford such a car. Perhaps that will be me one day.”I think the majority of the British public are fairly negative in relation to other people’s success, which is strange, considering lots of people attempt to keep up with one another with bigger houses, newer cars and more expensive holidays.
Questioning the size of your manhood, or suggesting your choice of car is a penis extension, is just a sign of jealousy. I’ve had this comment directed at me a few times in the Elise. The Elise is tiny, so obviously my manhood is absolutely huge.
However when I was in the fortunate position to purchase a convertible F-Type this year (aged 33), I posted a picture of it on my FB wall ... I was excited and I had worked hard to afford it! Lots of my friends post pictures of their cars, so not unusual. One old acquaintance posted, “A Jag?! OMG. Are you compensating for something?!”
To which I replied, “Yeah. Compensating for hard work.”
Probably not the wittiest reply, but certainly diplomatic!
WJNB said:
stuartmmcfc said:
Pan Pan Pan said:
What many people seem to forget, and others unfortunately never learn, is that the prime biological imperative for all species, is to get stuck into each other, and keep on producing more species.
Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
Very true but, tbh, you’ve given this much to much thought.Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
It’s almost like you’re over compensating for something
Baldchap said:
I suspect it's jealousy.
The same mob will say people only like nice cars because they're keeping up with the neighbours.
Rather than jealousy or perhaps a dislike of shallow materialistic people who can't stop themselves playing the keeping up with the neighbours game maybe there's a understandable negative reaction to the way so many people tend to drive like arrogant Cocks and use a nice car as a means to brag about their wealth and success at every opportunity rather than just quietly and discretely enjoying driving one. The same mob will say people only like nice cars because they're keeping up with the neighbours.
Pan Pan Pan said:
What many people seem to forget, and others unfortunately never learn, is that the prime biological imperative for all species, is to get stuck into each other, and keep on producing more species.
Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
Appreciate the time you took to write that - all makes sense.Everything else we do is, to a greater, or lesser extent, subservient, or supportive to the prime biological directive.
Animals do the PBD instinctively, they don't need, poetry, love stories, love films, love novels, flash cars, overt displays of wealth etc to make it all happen.
Humans however do something which tends to get in the way of the PBD, they think, so we have to take the actions described above (and many more) to ensure the PBD for humans is served correctly.
To be fair to animals, they do, in some cases do something similar to humans, in that they observe which of the opposite gender, displays the most attractive traits, and then use that to get plugged into the selected individual.
Cars are just `one' example, and in themselves probably don't do much in the female observation process. In most cases ask a woman what `the' car was, and they will say it was a blue one! What they will notice though, is how much it likely cost, because that then becomes a possible indicator of the earning potential of a particular individual. Nothing wrong with that, it is just the PBD in action. In some cases if, as in the case of this topic, a woman has been attracted to a bloke via the type of car he drives, it may also be likely, but not universal, that once `some' but not all women) has selected a particular individual, via the flashness of his car, she then wants the bloke to get rid of said flash car, to A. Prevent other women being attracted to the cars owner, and B. prevent the spending of large amounts of cash on something that gets in the way of fulfilling the PBD. Flash cars represent just one of a high number of different factors that potential partners knowingly, or subconsciously take into account.
Other factors could be looks, strength, wit, intelligence, musical ability,style or dress sense, sense of humour, and any of a myriad number of elements that go to make up an individual. But the bottom line is that all of these are intended to ensure the requirements of the PBD are met.
As long as people are able to remember where they are in the scheme of things, the PBD will be satisfied.
There's actually a brilliant book called the red queen that discusses Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature, the cover reads...
"‘Animals and plants evolved sex to fend off parasitic infection. Now look where it has got us. Men want BMWs, power and money in order to pair-bond with women who are blonde, youthful and narrow-waisted … a brilliant examination of the scientific debates on the hows and whys of sex and evolution’".
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