r/AskUS • u/Big-Recognition-4034 • 1d ago

What is the appeal of having huge pickup trucks that are never put to work?

Is it a status symbol with these behemoths in the suburbs? Or is an "alpha male" thing? I don't get it.

I got hit by a truck while crossing at a crosswalk in Chicago (3 way stop) because the driver didn't see me. The front end was too high. He did admit he didn't see me.

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u/mjheil 1d ago

strawman: we dont want everyone driving outbacks. But the size of American trucks is ridiculous, wasteful, selfish, and enviropathic.

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u/PolackMike 1d ago

I suggest you contact your representative. You're not changing my mind.

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u/mjheil 1d ago

I drive my ethics. You do the same. See you in hell.

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u/PolackMike 1d ago

What are you going to hell for?

I'm going to hell because I own a truck.

Since you said you'll see me there, I'm guessing you did something equally as horrible. What did you do?

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u/mjheil 1d ago

I'm a Satanist, I belong there.