By 993C4S
December 3, 2008
Thanks to Dr. Gad Saad and his research associate John Vongas (a former grad student of the good Doctor), we can now argue the physiological benefits of driving a Porsche. According to an article in Psychology Today (tomorrow the world), Saad cites several evolutionists who claim expectant fathers’ T levels (that’s Testosterone to you and me) decrease immediately after the birth of their child. This reduced T level is “nature’s way of freeing the expectant father from the incessant pursuit of sex, and refocuses his energy on his newborn child.” Not in a hurry to see that T level dip? Don’t want to be free of your sexual drive? Saad suggest the remedy is as simple as taking a Porsche for a quick spin through a heavily populated area. More technically, “Put a man in a high status car, and his hormonal response will correspond to a social win (T levels go up subsequent to a competitive win). Place him in a ‘beta’ car, and his tail will be between his legs (T levels go down subsequent to a competitive loss). Furthermore, the changes in testosterone levels should be more pronounced as a function of whether the drive takes place in a public or private setting.” Finally, the mid-life crisis automotive purchase is explained through medical science. ‘Bout time.
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December 3rd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
1. So the car doesn’t have to BE high status–the driver just has to BELIEVE it.
2. High T levels make men want to make babies.
Does that mean we can expect a ricer baby boom?
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:13 pm
What Porsche?
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
What’s wrong with this DELOREAN?
/fixed
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Simple.
A female is blocking the car on this picture. Please remove the female and take another picture.
December 3rd, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I went from a 1998 Subaru Forester to a 2006 Dodge Magnum R/T.
I’m thrilled there’s actual science behind the stupid grin on my face every time I turn the battlewagon over!
December 3rd, 2008 at 10:25 pm
She’s not IN the car. Damn! Have you seen my keys?
December 3rd, 2008 at 11:25 pm
The picture isn’t big enough to become my wallpaper, that’s what’s wrong!
Oh, yeah…I didn’t know Porche made Esprit’s; but that’s okay, I think some of my brain cells are preoccupied at the moment; I’ll believe anything at this point!
December 4th, 2008 at 3:54 am
Dr. Vongas’ conclusions pretty much are the same as mine, and common sense.
I think the appeal of a luxury flagship or exotic sports car is that you feel like a winner, because you outrank almost everyone else on the road and can instill envy in them, as they would do onto you if they had that same car and you drove a POS or rode a bus.
It’s definitely gratifying for someone whose self worth comes externally (oh, like myself).
December 4th, 2008 at 5:58 am
Jesus Christ, somebody get that girl a cheeseburger! Nobody open a window, she might blow away.
December 4th, 2008 at 7:09 am
This is hilarious, I happen to be friends with John Vongas and have actually read the thesis that this study is based upon. Congratulations John!
December 4th, 2008 at 8:05 am
Finally, the mid-life crisis automotive purchase is explained through medical science. ‘Bout time.
As well as the “small penis/expensive car” explanation…
December 4th, 2008 at 10:02 am
So does this mean that driving a mini-van or a SUV means that you need to be getting testosterone supplements?