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Muslim/islamic car
Muslim car plan.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7089707.stm I won't comment except to say that there's a lot of jokes (good and nasty) to be made - if we have cars for each religious group. |
If you can't find anything interesting to say about it and for us to discuss, why would anyone else necessarily find it interesting? :) It'd really benefit this thread, as a thread in General Discussion, to add some substance for us to discuss.
Also, don't forget to paste the whole article in your opening post; a lot of people don't like clicking outside links. :) Quote:
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The jokes on this one write themselves.
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A compass that points towards Mecca, huh?
Imagine the non-Muslims getting lost in that one! |
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Really though, I'm trying to refrain from so many obvious jokes that its difficult to think clearly. |
http://www.worth1000.com/entries/84500/84542xEGD_w.jpg The new Lexus Ahmadinejad. |
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Maybe something about how sports cars have 'bras', and this has something similar, and then photoshop a complete car covering with just a gap for the windshield. What else is there? DISCLAIMER: I am interested merely in the mechanics of joke construction. I do not espouse or subscribe to the view that all Muslims are terrorists or even that they share any characteristic aside from their basic tenants of faith, and even those vary widely from individual to individual. |
i would have thought that tfp was above mere stereotypes and more inclined towards conversation rather than picking jokes.
maybe this thread should be better off in the humour section than the general discussion. its obvious that the OP posted for the mere novelty of getting a chuckle than a serious discussion. and for those that may take this thread a little more seriously and query the significance of the position of mecca. The reason for the 'compass' or GPS is that devout muslims pray 5 times a day towards mecca. so by including a compass or gps in a car so that muslims can get their bearings right for their prayers is more of a financial decision that a spiritual one. |
Honestly? It's stupid. My dad's base model Jetta has a compass (as do many, many cars), and "a dedicated space to keep a copy of the [Qur'an] and a headscarf"? It's called a glove box.
Here's an idea: make a car that can handle massive heat and cold. Make a car that won't overheat in 140 degree weather. |
There's nothing to talk about. It's a car marketed at a specific demographic. What possible discussion could there be? It's like trying to have a conversation about kosher beef products.
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Kosher makes sense. It's their interpretation of the Torah. A car that has a compass for Mecca and a place for the Qur'an? Maybe they should have a Ford Focus with a drawer for your rosery. It's massively stupid.
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Its a marketing ploy only, its not worthy of serious discussion. |
Meh.
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Christian car: Looks down on other cars for not being as good while it sits on the side of the road dead.
Catholic car: Normal car but it makes you feel really guilty for driving it. Jewish car: Won't start on the Sabbath. Engine is very high pitched and whiny. Atheist car: Refuses to admit it's actually a car. Voodoo car: Runs on monkey come and dried chicken feet. Wicca car: Only runs at night and runs on badly brewed coffee and clove cigarettes. How's that for stereotype... ? |
Meh.
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i wonder how good the miles per gallon ratio is
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This is the best automobile idea since they decided to domesticate the SUV for fat and lazy North American urbanites.
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I'm surprised that this article is on the bbc and not the onion.
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TFP POLICY AND GUIDELINES (--READ ME FIRST--) 02/17/2007
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Considering that Proton is a Malaysian company and manufactures cars in a nation with one of the largest Muslim populations and is on the doorstep of a nation with the largest (Indonesia), I think this is a bit of marketing genius.
It's right up there with the standard coffee mug holder which recognizes that most people in America sip beverages on their morning commute. Proton has been struggling over the past few years. Granted their problems may have more to do with the quality of their cars, the cost of their materials, or any number of other issues, but this is a marketing strategy that plays directly to their home market in Malaysia and could potential tap into the growing markets in places like Turkey and Iran. I don't see much to get excited about. |
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When I drive my 4 wheel drive SUV only on paved roads I prefer the terms "less slim" and "not quite as active" to fat and lazy. |
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How I miss them. ... Hippie Plug: Get a car. Save the planet. Get a treadmill. Save your ass. |
It would be funny if this was an electric/alternative fuel car.
Do they really need a specific model? Wouldn't this just be considered dealer-installed extras? Or do they want to know that no [people of a certain faith] got any money or had anything to do with making it? |
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Why, how green of them. Quote:
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If you've ever been to Iraq or Afghanistan... you notice they drive the hell outta VW taxis (Iraq) and Toyota Corolla (A-stan).
I'd be glad to see newer cars on the roads there. Less of a hassle to inspect. |
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I was making a joke as one of the 'green' things is 'What would Jesus drive' implying you are a bad Christian for being in your SUV. |
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1) Nuclear is ultimately cheaper (big initial investment, but upkeep is a lot cheaper) 2) Oil prices will only go up 3) Oil will run out before too long If they can sell off all the oil they have left and not use much of it themselves, it will ultimately be a serious boon to their economy. It makes perfect sense. The opportunity cost of using their own oil is clear and makes the decision simple. |
Now You Know: Nuclear Energy is the Future
So... how much does uranium cost? They say it might reach around $72 a pound here. ... Maybe I can have kids with THREE heads! ... Screw the Muslim mobile. I want Mr. Fusion. It runs on beer cans and banana peels... two staples of the young American male. |
Maybe I should have put this under humour...
But that would have been a judgement of itself. To be honest, I'd prefer not to get involved in a mud-slinging match about religion. Maybe on another day. And no... I'm to busy to have a secret agenda. I put this up because I thought it interesting - you can make what you will of it. I think it's spin for the home audience (from a manufacturer in trouble). Look yeah... if I was a comedian, I'd already be discussing my car-type list for each religion/philsophy/party. Its fun and easy to do. But it's a quick way of pissing a lot of people off. |
its gona from a muslim car discussion to nuclear power to socio econonical something... i dunno.. but i love it!
def worth posting this thread in humour! |
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