Tuesday, May 6, 2008

The Smart Car

I heard the rumors, but I didn’t believe them. They said in Europe that they named a car after me. No way, I thought. But then, I saw it. The car named after me, the Smart Car.



I was able to get this picture of the Smart car on I-30 in Rockwall. I apologize for not getting the entire car in the frame. It was rush hour, I was driving about 70mph, talking on the phone, drinking a soda, eating a candy bar, texting my BFF and smoking a cigarette. But I think I did pretty good, huh?

OK, it’s a joke. I don’t smoke.

OK, I was the passenger.

27 comments:

Sally said...

Do you think if I change my name to Lamborghini someone might come and not only drive oast but give me one???

I like the blue and gold team too! And that's my son's team.

RamN said...

What does the car run on? Battery / Petrol or ...?
Quick catch ..... :)

Greg said...

I have seena couple of them myself, i just can't get used to the shape of them!

lv2scpbk said...

Sounds like some people I get behind. LOL. That's a small car. I'd hate to crash that thing. Cute car as long as no one runs into you.

babooshka said...

I hve seebn a couple of these odd little cars. I will let them know who they are named after. Ha!

Sailor Girl said...

Actually, my name is Porsche, Sailor Girl Porsche!! LOOOLL!!!

We have sooooooooooooooo many cars like this here in Lisbon!

I love it when I see a big american-style car passing!

(never in Lisbon, only in the Azores Island of «Terceira», because there are many Americans working there)

GREAT POST AND GREAT HUMOUR TODAY, JIM! THANK YOU!!!

Knoxville Girl said...

I like how the car's color matches the color of the sky and water - is this a Stealth Smart car?
Last summer, Smart cars came to Knoxville as a promo, and I got to test drive one. They are larger on the inside than they are on the outside - at least it seemed that way when I got inside. But then again, I'm short.

Thiên said...

Ha ha, very funny, Jim. What? You weren't also blogging at the same time?? :) lol

I have seen two Smart cars in Seguin now...a red and a yellow. Been meaning to get a shot of them. Now your photo inspires me to find them.

Small City Scenes said...

Ok Mr. Smarty you are awful busy while driving aren't you? lol. I don't like really BIG cars and I do have a small one but that looks so tiny and someone hits you---poof---gone. MB

Wanda said...

Oh Jim, you are so funny!! I was laughing the whole time I was reading this ~~ You just made my day!!

LOL:)

Tanya said...

Well at least you weren't reading the newspaper!
I've not seen these on the roads here but have to admit, I'd be nervous driving it, with all the big rigs on the roads. Plus, there's no way my family could fit in it!
I don't drive a gas guzzling suv, just a mini van. I guess smart cars aren't made for big families yet?
Funny post though!

Marcel said...

Good joke and I love the Smart Car.

Betty Flocken said...

I visited your site from Abe's site. I love your blog! Love the photos. Already, I've put Terrell on my list of places I want to see. Thank you for your blog.

iBlowfish said...

That is a true small, isn't it?

marley said...

No wonder the photo was so good. You weren't having a nap!!

Kris McCracken said...

I remember when my (now) wife and I went to Europe a few years back, she was taking photos of Smart cars in London, Paris, Rome, Prague etc, couldn’t believe that they existed, and couldn’t wait to show her friends. Then we get back with maybe 30 or so pictures to show people and they all just shrug their shoulders and say ‘so what’, it turns out about 20 of these smart cars all arrived in Tasmania while we were gone and they were driving around everywhere!

Southern Heart said...

Jim, you are too funny! It's a neat looking car, too.

Lynette said...

I love this post, Jim. The action of the photo and the creativity of the text is perfect.

raf said...

OK, Jim - you did good. First one I've seen a picture of. Thanks, Smarty.

J.C. said...

I have seen quite a no. of Smart in Malaysia. It's really easy to park! But it's a bit too small for me. However, they are being sold at premium price here!

Jilly said...

You see these all over the place here, particularly in Monte Carlo. Really it's a very sensible little car for parking and for getting about a small space. Can't imagine how it would work in your big Texas tho.

sam said...

hehe, so you are smart and great at multi tasking, are you also cute and small and well rounded like the car they named after you?

alicesg said...

Hahaha, you are indeed smart, Jim. Love your humour.

Ann (MobayDP) said...

lol :-) Yup. You did great all things considering.

I honestly didn't believe that they would be able to sell even one in the USA. I guess I was wrong.

turtle said...

Hahahahahaha

Seriously...that's how I drive. If you're ever in 75287 WATCH OUT!

I would love to drive one of these if I didn't think the huge pick ups would accidentally run me over :/

Great post :]

Tricia said...

ROTFLMAO!!!

Just Roaming The Cities said...

Now that was a funny post. I was laughing at the end part. Keep up the humor there in Texas, and send it Northward to Minnesota. We're still cold here with these sad 50-degree temps!!