Why the British Jealousy(?) and negativity, RE cars?
Discussion
More than once in the last month, "British Jealousy" has cropped up in conversation, and a third time in an email.
The negative remarks car owners receive tend to be amplified by either brand, cost/value, or 'flash factor' - Im not a huge fan of Porsche but woudlnt direct negativity at owners of the brand, or any car simply because they own the car.
A small excerpt (the third 'repeat of the sentiment' (in bold above) this month)) from a woman, an older email I stumbled upon in one of my folders: "After my Boxster, I bought Porsche Cayenne, a 911 and my last one was Cayman S. That was my favourite! Some horrible person through brake fluid all over it when I was away on holiday. Came back to find a streaky yellow car! Caught it on CCTV but police couldn’t identify who it was.
Why is it that this type of behaviour, and the verbal abuse that accompanies 'flash car ownership' in this country is such an integral part of the behaviour and psychological makeup of so many in England? Folks dont abuse others with 'upmarket' or expensive purchases overseas. In fact, they opposite will apply. Interest, polite curiosity and no negativity will flow.
Tired of the UK. Cant see it changing in a hurry, either. Back to the question... Why?!? I'll wager not everyone here is completely innocent of this verbal abuse either.
The negative remarks car owners receive tend to be amplified by either brand, cost/value, or 'flash factor' - Im not a huge fan of Porsche but woudlnt direct negativity at owners of the brand, or any car simply because they own the car.
A small excerpt (the third 'repeat of the sentiment' (in bold above) this month)) from a woman, an older email I stumbled upon in one of my folders: "After my Boxster, I bought Porsche Cayenne, a 911 and my last one was Cayman S. That was my favourite! Some horrible person through brake fluid all over it when I was away on holiday. Came back to find a streaky yellow car! Caught it on CCTV but police couldn’t identify who it was.
Why is it that this type of behaviour, and the verbal abuse that accompanies 'flash car ownership' in this country is such an integral part of the behaviour and psychological makeup of so many in England? Folks dont abuse others with 'upmarket' or expensive purchases overseas. In fact, they opposite will apply. Interest, polite curiosity and no negativity will flow.
Tired of the UK. Cant see it changing in a hurry, either. Back to the question... Why?!? I'll wager not everyone here is completely innocent of this verbal abuse either.
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