John Foley

Is there a term for the insecure (usually cis) men who drive a 7,000lb, 8' tall truck for absolutely zero reason other than groceries, commute, and, um, compensation?

For general comms, preferably not derogatory- maybe a clever play on 'city trucker'?

CC: @TheWarOnCars @moldybasil (happy to spitball on a spring ride) @average_ebiker

#capitalism #trucks #marketing #ToughAsNails #globalwarming #OilIndustry #keepingupwiththejoneses #citytruck #transportation #autoindustry #insecurity #bros

Mar 25, 2024 at 10:52pmWeb
Show threadSean Snow-ProponentMar 25, 2024
@yelof @TheWarOnCars @average_ebiker I haven't gotten it down but I can tell you referring to the truck as a minivan makes them try and do violence at you
Show threadSean Snow-ProponentMar 25, 2024

@yelof @TheWarOnCars @average_ebiker they generally don't get "cager" despite it's popularity.

Grocery getter?

Show threadJohn FoleyMar 26, 2024
@moldybasil 'minivan' hit the spot and my neighbors know it
Show threadSean Snow-ProponentMar 26, 2024
@yelof 🚐
Show threadColin Bikes SeattleMar 30, 2024
@yelof @TheWarOnCars @moldybasil I call them parking lot princesses or just self centered lol
Show threadSean Snow-ProponentMar 30, 2024
@average_ebiker @yelof @TheWarOnCars parking lot princess is pretty excellent
Show threadJohn FoleyMar 30, 2024

@moldybasil @average_ebiker @TheWarOnCars this whole thread started after I saw 2 adult boys get out of their 9' tall trucks to argue over a parking spot.

Imagine if I had 'parking lot princess' in the quiver then. They would have bonded instantly over hatred for me. 😂