By Robert Farago
June 14, 2008 -
Last night, I commented on the fact that Autoblog reported on Pamela Anderson's Viper sale– without postng a shot of her breasts. I was a little, uh, "under the weather" at the time. In fact, my alcohol-fueled analysis of AB's mammary aversion tested the limits of the phrase "in vino veritas." It was such a vituperative effort that Frank did something he's never done before: he pulled my post back from "published" to "draft" (ironically enough). For that I thank him. I have no business calling anyone anyone else's bitch, or pointing out that the words "I think" completely undermine a car reviewer's credibility. And just for the record, I never didn't sleep with a college girl because she had a poster of a saucer-eyed puppy on her wall. Anyway, I [now] applaud Autoblog for showing the editorial restraint that clearly evaded me in the wee hours. It's just one more reason TTAC will never be the autoblogosphere's "newspaper of record." In our defense, I bet we have WAY more fun than they do.
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June 14th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Ah, come on, that post was AWESOME! It hit my RSS feed so I saw it. But I see today it’s gone.
That Boxter review over at WhiteBreadAutomotiveReviews.com was, as you stated, dorky.
And Pamela, they should show more than just her car. I think.
June 14th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
They should make Pamela Anderson special editions of cars. No airbags required.
June 14th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
“It’s just one more reason TTAC will never be the autoblogosphere’s “newspaper of record.”
I’m going to borrow a phrase that a man of great influence recently wrote: Grow a set already.
TTAC has ruined for me the buff books and other blogs that exist solely to attract auto manufacturer attention and money_-_for the better.
June 14th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
lprocter1982 –> Yes, titbags, i can see it now..
June 14th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
There ought to be a car blog done under the influence - you have to flunk a breathalyzer test before setting hands on the keyboard.
In the meantime, Jezebel.com has Pot Psychology.
June 14th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
written a few editorials myself at GeneralWatch while “in a mood”. found yours a surprise and have no problem, actually it was rather cool. but for the better that you cleaned it up.
June 15th, 2008 at 1:22 am
Make sure you check out the photo comments, especially on this site, there is a usually a little comic “gem” there for the readers. This time that “gem” could cut glass.
June 15th, 2008 at 1:44 am
I did not see the article but from the description in this article, I’m glad the article was pulled.
The last thing I want to see is this blog turn into something that can be defended as “boys will be boys”. Isn’t that so 30+ years ago’ish ?
I am saddened by some of the comments here giving props to what seems like a sexist, male only viewpoint/article.
June 15th, 2008 at 3:29 am
or pointing out that the words “I think” completely undermine a car reviewer’s credibility.
I actually like it when a reviewer acknowledges that their review is an opinion. It annoys me when they try to pass it off as some kind of universal truth. This site is called The Truth About Cars, but the reviews don’t express a truth that is real for every person. They’re someone’s truthful opinion. No pulled punches or manufacturer sway.
June 15th, 2008 at 9:46 am
I’d say this site versus, say, C&D, is that TTAC is the truth according to someone like me or you, while C&D is the truth according to the manufacturer… which is often not terribly accurate (eg, electric only range of 200 miles for the Tesla!)
June 17th, 2008 at 2:35 am
Robert , isn`t that a challenge, that “me thinks“ and passive voice are taboos at the same time? :)
June 17th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
I’d personally prefer the caustic and zinging wit without the excessive vulgarity. I read the post in my RSS reader, and was a bit put off. Not enough to turn elsewhere for my dose of car biz honesty, though.