Why Is There A Hidden Drug Reference In CNet's Review Of The Chrysler 300 SRT8?

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler
Late last night, a friend of mine posted the above video on my wall. At 2:15, CNet CarTech’s Brian Cooley demonstrates how the big Chrysler can read one’s text messages aloud. The example used may fly under the radar of most people, but anybody who has ever listened to rap music, or dealt massive quantities of cocaine, will pick up on it immediately.At 2:10, Cooley discusses the feature, and upon hitting a button to vocalize the message, a female computerized voice robotically asks “Hey can you spot me 5 keys on credit dog?” While I’ve never ever sold narcotics in my life, years of listening to gangsta rap gives me enough knowledge of street lingo to know that the individual in question is asking to be supplied with 5 kilos of drugs (most likely cocaine, as that drug tends to be denominated in kilograms) on credit. Current rap songs place the value of a kilo of cocaine at about $17,500, which would mean that the sender is asking for a very generous loan – almost enough to buy two 300 SRT8 Core models.Why this even appeared is an utter mystery. But it’s also something that I could envision somebody doing as an “ easter egg” to see if anyone is paying attention. At the very least, CNet gave my friends and I a good laugh.
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  • Brenschluss Brenschluss on Oct 01, 2013

    Well shit, listen to the guy.

  • Lie2me Lie2me on Oct 01, 2013

    I guess Chrysler is in on it as well with the special edition 300's such as the "Motown 300" and the "Glacier (ice) 300" maybe they should start calling the SRT8 an "Eightball" that ought to bring 'em in

  • Instant_Karma Instant_Karma on Oct 02, 2013

    I am probably horribly wrong but it could be a Breaking Bad easter egg thing, Heisenberg did drive a 300.

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    • Lorenzo Lorenzo on Oct 03, 2013

      @nrd515 I was joking about the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. The uncertainty was whether the 300-driving Heisenberg mentioned was a TV character or the famous Austrian scientist.

  • Myheadhertz Myheadhertz on Oct 02, 2013

    The 300 SRT is a nice car and all. But, when you gotta deliver a load of Robitussin to some gravel pit out on Brace Hill Road down in Taney County, an old Jeep Cherokee is a better choice. Just Saying.

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