Bumper stickers = Aggressive drivers
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Bumper stickers = Aggressive drivers
I can't believe someone funded this study.
Colorado State University researchers have recently concluded a study on driver behavior revealing something that may or may not be surprising to you: drivers who personalize their cars with bumper stickers, custom plates and other such markings are likely to be more aggressive and confrontational out on the road. It's all about marking your territory, say the CSU eggheads. When people use their rear bumper to, say, advertise who they voted for in the last three presidential elections (along with every associated platform issue), brag about how smart their precious kids are, or remind us about the highly unfortunate event that took place on October 27, 2004, it's really the adhesive-based equivalent of what that next-door-neighbor's dog does when he lifts his leg on your gardenias.
Those stickers make cars an extension of their drivers' home turf, which they will defend if they feel you're threatening it in any way. Conversely, people whose autos retain their stock appearance are more likely to show patience behind the wheel. So, the next time you're getting yelled at, honked at, or getting the finger from another driver, try to sneak a peek at the rear bumper as they drive off in a huff. Chances are you'll find some reading material there.
xtine- You have a long way to go before achieving total failure, but you're on the right path
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only sticker i have ever sticked on my car was a WWF sticker. i don't like stickers. . .
my brother had a "if you can read this, you're a cock" an his rear bumper . . .
my brother had a "if you can read this, you're a cock" an his rear bumper . . .
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theres this kid at work who drives around in a shitty red ford festiva with no muffler and stickers all over it. god it looks so terrible. i dont know how people can drive around in cars like that and the one above.
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There's a beat-to-shit Taurus wagon driving around with fringe lining the inside of the windshield and toys glued to the body of the car. It's the strangest thing ever.
xtine- You have a long way to go before achieving total failure, but you're on the right path
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in other news, i saw a vw golf tdi gti vr6 tuning turbo "dragon symbol" type R today. . .
at least that's what the badges say
at least that's what the badges say
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link to story please?
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big_jesus wrote:link to story please?
Google for it, ya lazy fuck.
I think it was from Autoblog.
xtine- You have a long way to go before achieving total failure, but you're on the right path
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The entire back of my '86 Delta 88 was plastered with bumper stickers by the time I got rid of it.
I think that's the last car I ever put a bumper sticker on.
I think that's the last car I ever put a bumper sticker on.
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