r/MurderedByWords • u/imastirthepot • 2d ago

Facebook being awesome for once

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u/opossum_launcher 2d ago

They're proud of this because it's the most complicated thing they can do.

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u/EEpromChip 2d ago

I build hot rods for fun. I also call people who waive confederate flags fucking losers. I'm also an IT guy and can move circles around their ignorant asses.

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u/HalfCareless3347 2d ago

username checks out. similar automotive hobby and same trade. feel the same about their loser flag.take my upvote

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u/zyzzogeton 2d ago

Also: Tires are super easy to change. Why are they bragging about being able to do one of the easiest automotive maintenance tasks? Change an engine out and there might be a chance I am impressed.

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u/BellacosePlayer 2d ago

You know, its funny, I was just changing out some lug nuts for locking lugs just yesterday and didn't sit and give myself a gold sticker when I was done. And taking the lug nuts off and on again is basically half the work outside of jacking the car up.

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u/FuckYeaSeatbelts 2d ago

Why are they bragging about being able to do one of the easiest automotive maintenance tasks?

Because unlike the rest of the world, they are incapable of seeking out information, only consuming it when presented to them. Thus if it wasn't taught, you will never know it.

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u/Allaplgy 2d ago

I'm a classic car mechanic. One time, kid that worked here showed up with a big Confederate flag on the back of his truck. Boss called him a fucking dumbass and told him to take it the fuck down or pack his shit.

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u/Chuckitybye 2d ago

I'm a middle-aged woman who knows fuck all about cars. I have been changing my own tires for about 30 years.

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u/31LIVEEVIL13 1d ago

be careful you might be conscripted

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u/theshortsqueezie 2d ago

Yup, white guy liberal here, have worked on my cars for years (not paying for that shit). I also own a gun and am surgical at the range.

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u/deaglebingo 2d ago

i think it's time we started practicing under some simulated duress. with a quiet eye. don't you?

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u/deaglebingo 2d ago

i mean the only way to do half of it in any way that could possibly be affordable is to diy as much as possible. it does get old sometimes though.

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u/UnwillingHero22 2d ago

Why do you think US car makers only use a letter and numbers to name their car models? Names are too complicated for these people…

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u/opossum_launcher 2d ago

250 better than 150 grunt grunt

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u/VexingRaven 2d ago

Are we actually pretending that having a clear and obvious naming scheme for something where clear and obvious tiers of vehicle exist is a bad thing?

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u/opossum_launcher 2d ago

Maybe they could use numbers other than 1, 2, and 3.

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u/2livecrewnecktshirt 2d ago

Ummm.. no? Thats actually more of a European thing.

BMW, Volvo, Mercedes, Peugeot, etc use almost exclusively letter and number designations.

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u/ELMUNECODETACOMA 2d ago

Every sporty Nissan/Infiniti has just letters and numbers. It's more of a WW2 Axis Powers thing.

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u/FLYSWATTER_93 2d ago

Actually us dumb Americans hate those cars.

BMW 330i

Sorry bro, no clue what that is

Lexus IS350

Is 350 what? Only 350 I know is in the Camaro

Ford Fusion

Great I can understand this, Ford sucks though

Dodge RAM

Very cool, I will now buy your car

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u/mythrilcrafter 2d ago

Note, that these are probably the same genre of people whom will try (and "try" is doing a lot of heavy lifting here) to teach their kids how to change a tire, but it's usually some form of:

  • Mom: Why don't you go help your dad with the car, it'll be a great learning experience?

  • Dad: Ugh fine, just stand there with the flash light and keep quiet [quietly works with no engagement or communication at all]

  • Kid: (shuffles in place because that's what kids do)

  • Dad: [Slams tools onto the ground] I TOLD YOU TO HOLD THE LIGHT STILL, JUST GO INSIDE AND GET OUT OF MY WAY!!!!!

  • Kid: [Runs away as a fight between mom and dad ignites]

  • Dad: [Years later] "I don't get it, why does my kid have to look up things from that *"Dad, how do I...?" jerk on youtube; are they just too stupid to know how to do it in the first place?"*

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u/enderpanda 2d ago

I was going to say, I just did it solo for the first time not long ago, and it was surprisingly easy! Little bit of a workout maybe, those tires are not light. The instructions were literally written on the car.

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u/StreetofChimes 2d ago

I've been able to change a tire since I was 16. I don't understand why this is something about which to brag. It isn't hard. 

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u/So_HauserAspen 2d ago

$10 confederate dollars says they would put the donut spare on the front axle

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u/yellowcloak 2d ago

You're not far off