• Cosmonauticus@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Turns out you also don’t speak for the rest of the world. Because, you know, nobody does. That tends to happen with hundreds of countries and billions of people.

    I never claimed to, you did. Outside of your world statistically ppl do buy trucks. They’re not rare. It’s not just an American thing. I’m not speaking for the world. I’m stating an objective fact.

    You’re just trying to walk back your condescending attitude because you realized you were PAINFULLY wrong. It’s easy to shit on America (usually rightfully so) but all it showed was your own arrogance and bias.

    I don’t even understand how anyone could think like this if they know anything about cars. Modern trucks were designed for carrying loads (hehe) long distances through rural areas with rough to non existent roads.

    You think the average guy selling mangos or hauling farm equipment still uses an ox and cart or a Citroen?

    Edit: Trucks didn’t barely make the list. The F series truck was the 3rd highest selling car in the world. The Silverado sits comfortably in 7th with the Hilux and Ram sitting in 9th and 10th.

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      10 months ago

      Oh, I’m condescending HARD here. The mere fact that this conversation is ongoing is extremely condescending. It’s extremely boring, seeing how I’ve had it multiple times already, so the only thing keeping me here at all is the opportunity to condescend, frankly.

      FWIW, and to engage honestly with data, because data requires honesty, we’re just citing different sources. I think the one I pulled, which was dated September 2023 and had the Hilux and F150 at 6 and 9, respectively. I suspect it was a “year so far” list, given the date, but it doesn’t cite a primary source, so I couldn’t guarantee it.

      Anyway, speaking of arrogance and condescension, I live in a rural area and have ridden on the back of Citroen vans to school more than once (don’t do that, it’s dangerous and illegal). So… average mango seller where? Because the anwer is yes. I’ve also gone around on the back of a tractor a few times.

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        10 months ago

        Who the hell is smug about their own ignorance? If you’re going to be arrogant and condescending at least be right about what you’re talking about.

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          10 months ago

          Oh, you have no idea the things I can be smug about. I am very good at it. Lots of practice.

          Not being smug about my own ignorance, though (although I can and I have). I’m being smug about the insane immediate ragefest you get at the insinuation that pickups may not be a great solution for a daily driver. That’s a way lower level of smug. Entry level smug right there. Was doing it before you even got to this conversation and it was eeeeasy.