Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> Where I live, not only do the normal genetically-deficient rednecks
> drive them, but white collar software engineer government workers have
> adopted these silly-assed trucks as proof of manhood as well.

After looking through our high school's parking lot one day, my friend
and I decided that the best awesomeness metric for a vehicle was the
amount of mud on it.  To this day that seems to be the best barometer
for how "real" or "pretentious" any vehicle is in the state of New
Mexico.  Dents help too, especially on a pickup truck.

Soon I'll be a former Vanagon owner, but I think I might stay subscribed
to this list.  You guys are fun :)

Neale