Thursday, September 13, 2007

Memphis, TN (Just cabbed it this time)

They have ugly people in Tennesee.

Seriously, I was in Memphis for 4 days and I didn't see one person I would even consider moderately attractive. It's a shame really.

Los Angeles, CA and the Chevy HHR


It's official. Chevy has trumped Chrysler and made an even gayer vehicle than the PT Cruiser:


The Chevy HHR.


What a pile. Zero style, zero performance. The window controls are on the center console, making it near impossible to roll the window down while driving because you are sitting in minivan seats in a car. The thing is just ugly, and the little "refinements" are just comical (I love the fabric flap sewn to the side of the seat so you don't see the seat bracket. Instead you look at an ugly piece of fabric sewn to the side of the seat).


It's a rental car, sure. But c'mon...the only thing that might be worse is a convertible PT Cruiser, but that would be a close race. I mean, any car that was designed to look like a PT Cruiser is just doomed from the beginning.

Denver, CO and the Toyota Corolla


Because I rent cars so much, I have become a member of Hertz's "President's Club". I get "special" perks, like my car is parked close to the rental booth, automatic upgrades, etc.


Evidently the Denver Airport Hertz didn't get the message.


They gave me a Toyota Corolla. Which is not a bad car...but I got the super stripped down model. Gutless engine, only AM/FM radio, and no keyless entry. This thing was bare! Fortunately I only had to stay overnight...so I didn't have to drive it that far.


Nice upgrade Hertz!


There was some exciting news. The tram at the Denver airport has replaced the gay "Comin' 'round the mountain" Casio keyboard music to some other gay Casio keyboard music with a new voiceover.


This is what is considered "Exciting" when you travel like I do. :)