ghost
05-19-2003, 09:38 PM
The Evolution of Marauder Man
1. The Tabula Rasa Phase
Man discovers Marauder, marvels.
Vocabulary consists of words such as "wow," "cool," "ooh" and "ahh."
Frequently scratches head.
2. The Garden of Eden Phase
Man discovers aftermarket, is tempted by vendors to mod.
The God Mercury says, in thunderous voice from above, "Do so and ye shall not see Warranty."
Vocabulary consists of words like "ECM," "gears" and "cams," and sentences such as, "Would a K&N increase horsepower?"
3. The Crusades
Man is divided - the "Stockers" and the "Mods."
Reign of Dennis the Great, King Hyland and Kenny Brown of S.
Skirmishes break out in various Forums.
This was the great "Three Year War" that spanned 36,000 miles.
4. The Renaissance
Man begins doing mods for mod's sake and exhibits cognitive dissonance in matters involving performance, reliability and economy.
5. The Industrial Period
Massive aftermarket growth and subsequent spending sends Man into the "Great Financial Depression."
Wife Wars I and II occur.
Wife War II brings about the end of the Depression as Man gets higher-paying job.
6. Final Phase - Modern Marauder Man
Freely mods car, including engine internals.
Possesses massive tool collection.
Develops keen eye for cops.
Frequently drag races on & off the track.
Spends more time under car than under wife.
Dies happy.
Eric
1. The Tabula Rasa Phase
Man discovers Marauder, marvels.
Vocabulary consists of words such as "wow," "cool," "ooh" and "ahh."
Frequently scratches head.
2. The Garden of Eden Phase
Man discovers aftermarket, is tempted by vendors to mod.
The God Mercury says, in thunderous voice from above, "Do so and ye shall not see Warranty."
Vocabulary consists of words like "ECM," "gears" and "cams," and sentences such as, "Would a K&N increase horsepower?"
3. The Crusades
Man is divided - the "Stockers" and the "Mods."
Reign of Dennis the Great, King Hyland and Kenny Brown of S.
Skirmishes break out in various Forums.
This was the great "Three Year War" that spanned 36,000 miles.
4. The Renaissance
Man begins doing mods for mod's sake and exhibits cognitive dissonance in matters involving performance, reliability and economy.
5. The Industrial Period
Massive aftermarket growth and subsequent spending sends Man into the "Great Financial Depression."
Wife Wars I and II occur.
Wife War II brings about the end of the Depression as Man gets higher-paying job.
6. Final Phase - Modern Marauder Man
Freely mods car, including engine internals.
Possesses massive tool collection.
Develops keen eye for cops.
Frequently drag races on & off the track.
Spends more time under car than under wife.
Dies happy.
Eric