Like Nothing Else

So, I’m driving to work this morning, and in front of me is a shiny new Hummer. These vehicles have been on the streets of Charlotte for years now, but every time I see one, I have to wonder what in the world the driver was thinking.

This monster weighs in at 6400 lbs, and is designed to maneuver over rocks and through water, which makes sense given its original use as a military vehicle. But, are the people who are driving these things around suburbia and over the interstate for their daily work commute getting a whole lot of off-road use? I’m thinking not…

Instead, their gas mileage will hover around 10 mpg at best. On a 32-gallon tank, they’ll shell out $100 every time they fill up… not to mention the high cost they paid for the Hummer in the first place.

So, what exactly is the appeal?

The Hummer’s motto is, “Like nothing else,” and I have to agree. These vehicles clearly stand out, as do their owners. They’re quite obviously nuts!