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Are you a fan of monster truck events?
Asked at Checkers Food Store, 23rd and La. on March 19, 2010
“Who isn’t? It’s loud, it’s obnoxious, it’s everything America speaks for.”
“Yes I am, I just love them. I always like trucks.”
“No I’m not, I just don’t have much interest in it.”
“Nah, they’re dangerous. Last one I seen the truck went up in the stands. I’ll watch it on TV, as long as I’m not there.”
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RoeDapple (anonymous) says…
Yup . . .
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia...
hitme (anonymous) says…
No, my IQ is too high.
autie (anonymous) says…
monster trucks am cool
snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…
Mothra?
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
Took my son to one, it was fun. I like the transformer, and was happy to see that it was still there.
trinity (anonymous) says…
nah, them monster truck rallies don't really sop the gravy, know whut i mean?
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
"Last one I seen the truck went up in the stands."
Link?
Went to one a few weeks ago with the boy. It was ok.
prospector (anonymous) says…
maybe LHS should sponsor an event at the new stadium. that would be cool.
we should have a drive to buy someone a shift key.
jehovah_bob (anonymous) says…
sunday!
SUNday!
SUNDAY!
Liberty275 (anonymous) says…
Too slow. NHRA top fuel or bust.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
This Sunday Sunday sunday! They've got thrills, chills, and bone breaking spills! You'll pay for the whole seat but all you'll need is the EDGE!!!
meggers (anonymous) says…
Um, no.
It is, however, a superb example of our nation's obsession with excess.
Monster Truck= A Double Quarter Pounder with cheese (supersize it!)
BorderRat (anonymous) says…
Naw, Monster Trucks are for people who don't understand Tractor Pulls.
Kontum1972 (anonymous) says…
i would rather watch lard melt....
RETICENT_IRREVERENT (Ronaldo Ignacio) says…
Only if you hold your tongue while asking the question.
Happy Schmeckfest!!!
Kontum1972 (anonymous) says…
the BO is bad too..combined with the nitro fuel odor....YUCK!
ms_canada (anonymous) says…
I am just not into stuff like that; car races, trucks tumbling around etc. I do like a good rodeo, I like horse races and stuff like that. I love to go to the paddock and look the ponies over before a race. Horses, I believe, are the most beautiful, majestic and elegant creatures that the Good Lord created on this earth.
The most majestic creation of Man on earth is a tall ship. I love the races of the tall ships in full sail. Is that not a beautiful sight????
Snap, crackle, I mentioned this to you once. I was jealous that you had seen one in the harbour. Remember that?
CWGOKU (anonymous) says…
yawn
BABBOY (anonymous) says…
Not me. But, to each his own.
Liberty275 (anonymous) says…
"It is, however, a superb example of our nation's obsession with excess. "
8000 HP, 0 to 300 MPH in 4 seconds. That's the ultimate obsession of excess. In the stands, 100 yards away it will literally rattle your brain inside your skull. The first time my wife watched a pair of top fuel cars launch, she had a genuine look of amazement and couldn't believe what had just happened. It will redefine what you think violence is.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
I am glad the question refers to them as an event and not a race. They are nothing but staged mayhem similar to pro-wrestling.
Like TOB, I think they are a great place to take kids. They love the action and can relate with the concept of them just being huge toys. My son, now in college, would rather go to "real" races. Me, too.
blackfox (anonymous) says…
They are a good place to take the kids. Not much racing action. The same motors in Alcohol funny cars go in the high 5's at over 260-280 mph. Now thats racing.