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Old May 2, 2026 | 07:31 PM
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If that is the case, I do thank him for that. If my Tesla works as that type of repellent, I consider it a bonus.
What type of repellent?
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What type of repellent?
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What type of repellent?
Repellent for women that might get "the ick" from me because they hate my car being built by Elon, like the poll suggested and stated as political. It was meant as a slam or a negative, but 100% a positive for me.
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I came across this poll on Facebook...thought it was interesting:

Haha thats right, all you need is a loud exhaust, roll coal and you'll get all the ladies

-Maybe Comedian Trevor Wallace
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If that is the case, I do thank him for that. If my Tesla works as that type of repellent, I consider it a bonus.
Originally Posted by Bob04
Repellent for women that might get "the ick" from me because they hate my car being built by Elon, like the poll suggested and stated as political. It was meant as a slam or a negative, but 100% a positive for me.
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Just as a data point, my BIL who just bought the Rivian was told by his wife in no uncertain terms he could not buy a Tesla!
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Old May 2, 2026 | 09:16 PM
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The Tesla isn't the problem. The annoying crypto bro 20-something dudes are the ick, they just happen to favor Teslas.
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There are some hilarious Telsa groups on FB. Some
are funny on purpose and some are funny for some of the most ridiculous things you could read.

There is group called “why are tesla owners so confused about tires” or something like that. And it’s filled with some insane posts and questions about wheels and tires.

Premium electricity is one of the craziest things I have ever seen lol






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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
There are some hilarious Telsa groups on FB. Some
are funny on purpose and some are funny for some of the most ridiculous things you could read.

There is group called “why are tesla owners so confused about tires” or something like that. And it’s filled with some insane posts and questions about wheels and tires.

Premium electricity is one of the craziest things I have ever seen lol



That's obviously a joke. I sometimes tell my coworkers my cars use premium electrons
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So cool story about the power of an EV.

My BIL who just got the Rivian started a company a few years ago reporting on the clean energy industry (its like a data service), and he is in the process of courting buyers for an acquisition this summer. He has been starting to think about whats next for him after that happens. His experience going EV has been so transformative it has inspired him to focus on the transportation sector in his next endeavor, specifically in building out charging infrastructure.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
So cool story about the power of an EV.

My BIL who just got the Rivian started a company a few years ago reporting on the clean energy industry (its like a data service), and he is in the process of courting buyers for an acquisition this summer. He has been starting to think about whats next for him after that happens. His experience going EV has been so transformative it has inspired him to focus on the transportation sector in his next endeavor, specifically in building out charging infrastructure.
Wait he is in the clean energy business but is just now getting an EV? I know that it is a different industry than what he was in but I would have expected him to get an EV sooner than now. Seems like a pretty bright guy too!
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Wait he is in the clean energy business but is just now getting an EV? I know that it is a different industry than what he was in but I would have expected him to get an EV sooner than now. Seems like a pretty bright guy too!
They have a PHEV Pacifica just like ours, but yeah he just now got an EV. They're frugal about cars...he's wanted an EV for a long time but didn't want to buy a car to replace a car that they had that was paid for. VERY smart guy.
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Oh and to add, when I got my wife alone and discussed the Rivian, she did NOT like it. I am shocked! She said she felt like it was too big and ponderous and she didn't like how it drove. Didn't like the one pedal driving either which can be turned off obviously.
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Just as a data point, my BIL who just bought the Rivian was told by his wife in no uncertain terms he could not buy a Tesla!
not that it matters, but his wife is your sister, or your wife's sister?

either way, she sounds like quite a catch.

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