How are we supposed to get rid of this stereotype? - Page 4

SS 376 · 04-10-2009, 11:37 AM

It's the internet. Every group- drivers, racial, political, etc. gets bashed and stereotyped and it's just a big circle of stupidity. Doesn't matter where it comes from, it's stupid to stereotype.

MrIcky · 04-10-2009, 12:34 PM

This started in the 80's and 90's man, don't blame the interwebz for this stereotype. I graduated in 1987 and I remember people making fun of Camaro owners way back then (and Nova owners as well, maybe even worse). Although the internet existed, it wasn't even close to what it is now.

Croathlete · 04-10-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynAgain

ppl w/ six figure incomes don't live in trailer parks...

..................................................but they can drive a Camaro and listen to Metallica

btw, Croathlete~ nice job on that video last weekend.

Glad you enjoyed it. Next step is to replace the mesh heads with acoustic heads and wait for the neighbors to leave.

10redrocket · 04-10-2009, 02:54 PM

This thread is hilarious!

Mudvayne for me!

I had a mullet before it was called a mullet (1980 and on), back then
we were just punks.

And yes, I drove a camaro, 69 to be exact.

syr74 · 04-10-2009, 02:55 PM

Private owners will have to decide for themselves if any 'stigma' their circle of friends attach to driving a Camaro is worth the hassle. That said, there is absolutely no doubt that GM would benefit greatly if said stigma were to go away or become greatly diminished. Whatever our personal take on the issue might be, the General will absolutely lose some sales simply because there are people who will not consider a Camaro due to the image owning a Camaro projects.

*DGthe3* · 04-10-2009, 09:47 PM

Hmm. I suppose that with the 5th gen playing 80's metal isn't quite appropriate. We need something a bit ... classier?

Like this:

ShnOmac · 04-10-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10redrocket

This thread is hilarious!

Mudvayne for me!

I had a mullet before it was called a mullet (1980 and on), back then
we were just punks.

And yes, I drove a camaro, 69 to be exact.

So you started the sterotype........damn you!

*mlee* · 04-10-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Hmm. I suppose that with the 5th gen playing 80's metal isn't quite appropriate. We need something a bit ... classier?

Now that's 5TH GEN class... first song I'll play on my new BA system

*DGthe3* · 04-10-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Now that's 5TH GEN class... first song I'll play on my new BA system

They did an entire album of Metallica songs. I own a copy, the title is pretty derivative: Plays Metallica by 4 Cellos. I think Sad But True is the best one on the album.

Georgie · 04-10-2009, 10:27 PM

the stereotype is cool bros. play that metal; keep that 45 in the glove box; imo its bada-- since when is latte sipping idriving and loafer wearing cool? f--king never in my book

manimsoblack · 04-11-2009, 04:12 AM

Apocalyptica FTMFW!!

Ironically i'm not a Metallica fan...

GatorBlue371 · 04-11-2009, 08:46 PM

You can never get rid of steriotypes that are based on facts.

Just like there are ALWAYS going to be A-holes who drive bmw's there are always going to be white trash hill billys who drive camaro's

oldtransam · 04-11-2009, 11:40 PM

I think the new Camaro will move the needle away from the stereotype.... but it will go slowly.

GM has been trying to kill the "disco" and "poser" image the Corvette developed for itself in the 1970s almost ever since. And even after the last 10 years of much improved products with much more credible performance, true racing heritage, etc., they still have some image issues IMO.

cyberbro · 04-11-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastball

I'm very dissapointed there will be no cassette player...... how will I ever play my Bon Jovi and Sammy Hagar cassettes?

Oh cool make me a mix tape!

Now everything is all I will burn u a CD!

04-10-2009, 02:54 PM	#46
10redrocket Drives: 2SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irwin, PA Posts: 195	This thread is hilarious! Mudvayne for me! I had a mullet before it was called a mullet (1980 and on), back then we were just punks. And yes, I drove a camaro, 69 to be exact. __________________ RECEIVED 5/22/09 - 2SS, SIM with CGM stripes, Black Leather, Polished 20's, Sunroof, LS3. Past Rides: 69 Camaro RS Small Block 67 Chevelle SS Big Block 05 Cobalt SS Supercharged 07 Cobalt SS Supercharged 10 Camaro 2SS LS3 Soon: 18 Camaro 2SS 1LE

04-10-2009, 09:47 PM	#48
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Hmm. I suppose that with the 5th gen playing 80's metal isn't quite appropriate. We need something a bit ... classier? Like this: __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

04-11-2009, 08:46 PM	#54
GatorBlue371 Drives: vrooooom vrooooom Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	You can never get rid of steriotypes that are based on facts. Just like there are ALWAYS going to be A-holes who drive bmw's there are always going to be white trash hill billys who drive camaro's __________________ "With a light touch on the brakes, run the revs up a bit. Slip off the brake and bury the throttle. There's a light chirp as tires scratch for bite. Then comes a sub-5.0-second sled ride to 60 mph. A tick over 13.0 sec. and you're through the quarter-mile. It's a rush, of course, but not overly dramatic. Try the same thing with this pair's predecessors of 1970 or so and you'll find yourself in a bit of a wrestling match. Ain't progress wonderful? Maybe yes, and maybe sometimes it's fun to wrestle."

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04-10-2009, 11:37 AM	#43
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,031	It's the internet. Every group- drivers, racial, political, etc. gets bashed and stereotyped and it's just a big circle of stupidity. Doesn't matter where it comes from, it's stupid to stereotype.

04-10-2009, 12:34 PM	#44
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	This started in the 80's and 90's man, don't blame the interwebz for this stereotype. I graduated in 1987 and I remember people making fun of Camaro owners way back then (and Nova owners as well, maybe even worse). Although the internet existed, it wasn't even close to what it is now.

04-10-2009, 02:55 PM	#47
syr74 Account Suspended Drives: Thunderbird Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 951	Private owners will have to decide for themselves if any 'stigma' their circle of friends attach to driving a Camaro is worth the hassle. That said, there is absolutely no doubt that GM would benefit greatly if said stigma were to go away or become greatly diminished. Whatever our personal take on the issue might be, the General will absolutely lose some sales simply because there are people who will not consider a Camaro due to the image owning a Camaro projects.

04-10-2009, 10:27 PM	#52
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	the stereotype is cool bros. play that metal; keep that 45 in the glove box; imo its bada-- since when is latte sipping idriving and loafer wearing cool? f--king never in my book

04-11-2009, 11:40 PM	#55
oldtransam Drives: Some old Firechickens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Out in the Garage Posts: 43	I think the new Camaro will move the needle away from the stereotype.... but it will go slowly. GM has been trying to kill the "disco" and "poser" image the Corvette developed for itself in the 1970s almost ever since. And even after the last 10 years of much improved products with much more credible performance, true racing heritage, etc., they still have some image issues IMO.