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[GulfCoastZilla]

You ever look around the internet and see people lose their mind over the existence of pick up trucks. Like they are so insecure with their own lives and immediately think

“Oh they are trying to be tough “
“Role playing the tough guy “
“Status symbol thing “
“It’s the new small penis vehicle”

And these individuals will repeat this to one another until the point they actually believe what they are saying.

In reality though……you could not work construction and own a pick up truck.

Have you ever tried bringing home supplies from Lowe’s in a fucking sedan?

Yeah good luck with that shit.

You ever try picking up furniture in a fucking sedan? Or hell, helping out your neighbors that need something moved.

I got an idea, let’s go strap a dresser you want to refinish at your house to the top of a fucking Prius.

Rant over

 

[adamsapple]

Congratulations on your new Pick Up Truck.

 

[daffyduck]

I wonder if people who say things like that are projecting. Just ignore them.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

My main vehicle of choice has been a pickup for 40 years

Fuck the haters and enjoy your truck

 

[dave_d]

Let me guess, you saw them ranting on the purple place about it, right? If that's the case I think I can sum it up fairly easily. A lot of them think they can spend your money more productively than you can so you should give them your money. (IE People should pay more taxes because they think the government will do a better job spending it and you're greedy if you don't want the government to take your money.)

 

[CGNoire]

People only talk shit about Pick-up truck owners if there assuming they never use it for actual hauling or work. Like making fun of posers.

 

[ReBurn]

I love my F-150 and I don't really care what other people think of it.

 

[Mistake]

I actually like the smaller kei trucks they have in japan. I could see myself using it around the yard

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

I actually like the smaller kei trucks they have in japan. I could see myself using it around the yard

I see those buzzing around my hometown in Southern Indiana, seem like a great little "city truck" for people that don't need to tow something heavy and that just need to haul off trash and like you mentioned helping with yard work, getting mulch and such

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Dont worry OP,

Some people like driving pick ups. Some like driving BMWs.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Trucks kick ass. I’m getting one in the next 12 months. Always had one when I was a kid and it was invaluable. Probably 1/2 of the vehicles here are trucks.

People that don’t like them either don’t drive, don’t know how to drive, or have never had to actually move anything.

 

[Alebrije]

I like more my pick up because it gives me more sence of security in case of an accident also is versatile so you can move stuff like big tvs, refrigerators, etc.

Saddly is a V8 that eats gas like Doritos....but notthing is perfect.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

People that don’t like them either don’t drive, don’t know how to drive, or have never had to actually move anything.

Not all people drive one because not everyone needs one or wants to drive a huge vehicle.

Also, pending where someone lives it's not even practical.... downtown, apartment/condo parking spot, street parking, small driveway or garage

 

[Robot Carnival]

picukps are fine and definitely needed depending on where in the country you live and your family needs. I think the problem a lot of people have against them are when they're in the cities and driven by some dude-bro who have no need for it at all and purely driving it to compensate. they takes up a lot of space and can be rather hazardous.

 

[violence]

One con. When you have a pick up truck is it’s going to be you that your family calls when they need a favor.

 

[daffyduck]

picukps are fine and definitely needed depending on where in the country you live and your family needs. I think the problem a lot of people have against them are when they're in the cities and driven by some dude-bro who have no need for it at all and purely driving it to compensate. they takes up a lot of space and can be rather hazardous.

How would they know it’s a “dude-bro”?

 

[Soltype]

You ever look around the internet and see people lose their mind over the existence of pick up trucks. Like they are so insecure with their own lives and immediately think

“Oh they are trying to be tough “
“Role playing the tough guy “
“Status symbol thing “
“It’s the new small penis vehicle”

And these individuals will repeat this to one another until the point they actually believe what they are saying.

In reality though……you could not work construction and own a pick up truck.

Have you ever tried bringing home supplies from Lowe’s in a fucking sedan?

Yeah good luck with that shit.

You ever try picking up furniture in a fucking sedan? Or hell, helping out your neighbors that need something moved.

I got an idea, let’s go strap a dresser you want to refinish at your house to the top of a fucking Prius.

Rant over

Watch this video, it covers some of the big problems. I like trucks too, but modern trucks are not as utilitarian anymore.

 

[jason10mm]

A small body pick-up truck that can actually park in normal spaces, doesn't need to be laboriously backed into a space while the rest of us wait impatiently, doesn't block sight for all the cars around it, and doesn't have a 12,000 pound towing capacity that will NEVER be used.... those are fine. What I see all around me are super expensive glam versions of farm trucks being driven around by posers who, AT MOST, haul 5 bags of mulch for their front yard. I can fit that stuff in the truck of my WRX.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

A small body pick-up truck that can actually park in normal spaces, doesn't need to be laboriously backed into a space while the rest of us wait impatiently, doesn't block sight for all the cars around it, and doesn't have a 12,000 pound towing capacity that will NEVER be used.... those are fine. What I see all around me are super expensive glam versions of farm trucks being driven around by posers who, AT MOST, haul 5 bags of mulch for their front yard. I can fit that stuff in the truck of my WRX.

The vast majority of people buying expensive glammed up pick ups are doing ZERO hard work with it aside from moving something big with it once a year.

Nobody is spending $50-100k buying a fancy one to offroad in a forest banging it up or TV ads where a crane drops a load of boulders into the bed from 10 ft high. At least not from city folks who drive one. I know people who own picks ups too. Nobody wants it banged up.

If someone needs a pick up to do dirty or tough work, they'll drive a crusty one to the work site. No different than when you see a construction site and the worker's cars parked nearby. All old beaten up cars and trucks. Nothing shiny or expensive looking.

As for people saying people will ask for help from pick up owners to haul stuff. I agree. I asked my neighbour myself to pick up a table. And guess what? It goes the other way too. I went to his brother's wedding and he asked if I could take some of his relatives in my Alfa to the banquet hall because he didn't want some uncles and aunts I've never met driven in his brother's pick up. Goes both ways too.

 

[Phobos Base]

Over here the single cab versions are normally used by farmers, but the double cab versions are more the prevail of roid rage dickheads and you'll normally find them parked across 2 disabled bays or 5cm off your rear bumper.

 

[Salz01]

If you live on a farm, and need to haul stuff or transport stuff all the time cool. It’s justifiable. If you live in the burbs, or city and just use it to tailgate people, or think you can drive in the fast lane going 10 miles below the speed limit it….. please go away.

 

[jason10mm]

The vast majority of people buying expensive glammed up pick ups are doing ZERO hard work with it aside from moving something big with it once a year.

Nobody is spending $50-100k buying a fancy one to offroad in a forest banging it up or TV ads where a crane drops a load of boulders into the bed from 10 ft high. At least not from city folks who drive one. I know people who own picks ups too. Nobody wants it banged up.

If someone needs a pick up to do dirty or tough work, they'll drive a crusty one to the work site. No different than when you see a construction site and the worker's cars parked nearby. All old beaten up cars and trucks. Nothing shiny or expensive looking.

I think a lot of folks DO have a farm somewhere, so they can use a big 'city truck' as a tax write-off. But the actual farm truck is a 1980's era Ford while the massive dualie is for show. I know a lot of guys like that. They don't work the farm themselves, mind you, but do own it.

Of course in the US at least most SUVs and certainly sedans have fuck-all for tow capacity to if you want a modest camper or trailer you are kinda locked into a truck or only certain overbuilt SUVs. While over in Europe I hear folks tow their campers with 20 year old BMW sedans and whatnot all day long.

I looked into a small Toyota truck for my in-laws. JFC even a 5-8 year old fairly basic model was still high 30s! Guess this is kinda true for all vehicles these days, but damn, I still thought a simple truck could be had for very little...nope.

 

[EverydayBeast]

 

[Fbh]

If you are actually going to use it for what it's designed for it's great and I doubt most people have a problem with it.
But I've definitely known several people who fall into the stereotype of basically using it as a city car...except it's usually more expensive, uses way more gas, is more annoying to park, etc. And I mean yeah, in those cases we do make fun of them with the "well, someone is compensating for something" jokes.

Ultimately though, if having a big pickup truck just for the sake of it makes some people happy then sure go ahead. As long as it's legal and you aren't bothering others do whatever you want with your money.

 

[ssringo]

Where I live most everyone has a truck. Which in turn means most of the idiocy that happens on the road and in parking lots involves a truck and thusly I have a negative bias against trucks. I'm not gonna go on a rant about it to random people though. I'm sure people in areas with a high concentration of idiot BMW drivers have the same dislike of BMWs.

 

[JayK47]

I have a classic truck which I do use for yard work. I would buy a newer one but they rust out quick and cost WAY too much.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

If you are actually going to use it for what it's designed for it's great and I doubt most people have a problem with it.
But I've definitely known several people who fall into the stereotype of basically using it as a city car...except it's usually more expensive, uses way more gas, is more annoying to park, etc. And I mean yeah, in those cases we do make fun of them with the "well, someone is compensating for something" jokes.

Ultimately though, if having a big pickup truck just for the sake of it makes some people happy then sure go ahead. As long as it's legal and you aren't bothering others do whatever you want with your money.

Exactly.

Buy what you want. Who really cares. I think the OP probably got ragged on by people in real life so he feels pissed.

What's the top speed of a Civic? 200 km/hr? A nicer car.... 250 km/hr. What difference does it really make since nobody except street racers at 2 am in the morning are trying to max it out flooring it down an empty street. So if you think of it that way, why are people supposedly overcompensating with top speed and acceleration when 99.9% of people will never come close to doing it? But if people like the sporty car specs despite never using it and people smirk at wasting money on an extra 50km/hr youll never use who cares. Just like what you like and dont worry about what other people think.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

I have a classic truck which I do use for yard work. I would buy a newer one but they rust out quick and cost WAY too much.

Newer trucks (or vehicles in general?) rust out quicker now? I thought rust issues are basically a thing of the past as you dont really see rusty cars anymore.

 

[MDSLKTR]

Just your average 5'9 redditor hysteria

Move along

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Nobody is spending $50-100k buying a fancy one to offroad in a forest banging it up

I am a member of a group of Jeepers in Southern Indiana and you would be shocked how many people take their brand new Raptor Trucks and Broncos and even saw a TRX with a paper plate still get banged up at places called Interlake and Red Bird that is a part of the Jeep Badge of Honor trails

People do in fact do this a lot.

 

[NeverYouMind]

In reality though……you could not work construction and own a pick up truck.

Have you ever tried bringing home supplies from Lowe’s in a fucking sedan?

You sound insecure. All the construction workers and contractors I know drive these:

 

[SatansReverence]

Congratulations on your new Pick Up Truck.

I'm sorry to hear about his smol pp too. Sadge.

Meanwhile, I fit an 11kg top loading washing machine in my Golf R estate while it's also fast as fuck and easy on fuel.

 

[jshackles]

Lots of people get unfairly categorized based on the vehicle they drive. I drive a Prius, and people assume I'm doing it because I care about the environment (I don't) or because I'm weak or effeminate (I'm not). Turns out, I just enjoy spending only $20 a month in gas to get to work and back easily.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

I am a member of a group of Jeepers in Southern Indiana and you would be shocked how many people take their brand new Raptor Trucks and Broncos and even saw a TRX with a paper plate still get banged up at places called Interlake and Red Bird that is a part of the Jeep Badge of Honor trails

People do in fact do this a lot.

Fair enough.

I just go by all the city folks I know at the office who own one. My neighbour would use it for his side business requiring moving boxy things (not dirty heavy stuff), but he kept it in perfect condition. But then he sold it and bought a van like NeverYouMind posted above!

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Lots of people get unfairly categorized based on the vehicle they drive. I drive a Prius, and people assume I'm doing it because I care about the environment (I don't) or because I'm weak or effeminate (I'm not). Turns out, I just enjoy spending only $20 a month in gas to get to work and back easily.

My son travels a ton for work with Coca Cola and his "travel" vehicle is a new Prius Prime plug in hybrid so I understand that 100%

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Lots of people get unfairly categorized based on the vehicle they drive. I drive a Prius, and people assume I'm doing it because I care about the environment (I don't) or because I'm weak or effeminate (I'm not). Turns out, I just enjoy spending only $20 a month in gas to get to work and back easily.

True.

I drive an Alfa. But I dont drive crazy, annoyingly fast, eat cannolis and drink brio, or live in Woodbridge GTA either. I just got it because for a premium car it was a bit cheaper than the other brands, had the car I wanted on the lot and it's my first nice car I've had. Every other car I've had were either a boring economy car or an even more boring company car I picked from the fleet list.

As for pick up people complaining about being asked to help, it can go for anyone too. I always have 4 door cars. I get asked to drive people around all the time because they know I got an empty backseat. And when it comes to going out to lunch with coworkers, guess who always gets asked if they could drive? Most people look at me because my car has the space and is clean, I dont have a babyseat or other clutter in the back....... Oh... can one of you drive (looking at me)? My car is filthy and I got kids stuff in the back.

But who knows. Its not like we all inspect each others cars. Maybe they are just lazy and dont want to drive and spend 50 cents on gas.

Next car I get will be a coupe with a cramped back seat so I already know the requests will come down.

 

[Toons]

How would they know it’s a “dude-bro”?

Usually dude bros expose themselves pretty quickly when given the opportunity

 

[drganon]

Just your average 5'9 redditor hysteria

Move along

Probably posts on resetera.

 

[Hookshot]

American roads always seem so wide and straight and yet people still struggle to drive on them (probably due to the over sized cars). My country was not built for cars and has some fucked up roads that even growing up with messed up shit will make you wince when on them.

 

[sono]

You ever look around the internet and see people lose their mind over the existence of pick up trucks.

Why would you look around on the internet for that topic though. I am missing your background why

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Why would you look around on the internet for that topic though. I am missing your background why

It's a weird topic to search for. I've never thought about discussing this topic ever until this thread.

 

[Days like these...]

You ever look around the internet and see people lose their mind over the existence of pick up trucks. Like they are so insecure with their own lives and immediately think

“Oh they are trying to be tough “
“Role playing the tough guy “
“Status symbol thing “
“It’s the new small penis vehicle”

And these individuals will repeat this to one another until the point they actually believe what they are saying.

In reality though……you could not work construction and own a pick up truck.

Have you ever tried bringing home supplies from Lowe’s in a fucking sedan?

Yeah good luck with that shit.

You ever try picking up furniture in a fucking sedan? Or hell, helping out your neighbors that need something moved.

I got an idea, let’s go strap a dresser you want to refinish at your house to the top of a fucking Prius.

Rant over

You seem really bothered. How often do you need to bring supplies from Lowes? I get people who need it for their jobs everyone else? I agree small peen syndrome.

 

[Danknugz]

trucks are definitely useful but i feel there's definitely a vibe to them and some (not all) dude who drive them feel cool and tough about it. those who argue against that aren't arguing in good faith, it's obvious a lot of them feel like they own the road.

my dad was always a truck guy but i never latched onto that. i've had a couple bmws but lately just drive a shit box (formerly my beater car while the bmws were always garage queens)

 

[Robot Carnival]

How would they know it’s a “dude-bro”?

for me, it's usually the way they drive and the things they decided to put on their truck, like truck nuts and what not. I highly doubt someone with kids will be putting those on the truck.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

trucks are definitely useful but i feel there's definitely a vibe to them and dude who drive them feel cool and tough about it. those who argue against that aren't arguing in good faith, it's obvious a lot of them feel like they own the road.

Part of the dude bro image is the demographic itself.

I can only go by city folks I know who own one. But all I know is none of them are driven by women. Every other kind of car or SUV can be man or woman when you see who is driving it.

I knew my suspicions were right. If you google it (I just did), about 85-90% of pick up owners are men.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

for me, it's usually the way they drive and the things they decided to put on their truck, like truck nuts and what not. I highly doubt someone with kids will be putting those on the truck.

And virtually zero downtowners who work at snazzy offices and live in nearby glass condos with cramped parking spots will be driving a pick up either. Those big ones wouldnt even fit in their parking spot.

 

[GulfCoastZilla]

You seem really bothered. How often do you need to bring supplies from Lowes? I get people who need it for their jobs everyone else? I agree small peen syndrome.

when I got married I went from Best Buy being my favorite store, to Lowe’s being my favorite store. I’m there….at least once a week, sometimes twice a week. Whether it be for landscaping purposes, home improvement purposes. Picking up items that won’t easily fit in a car or suv without the hatch being open.

If I want to lay down some new sod I’m not going to throw it in the back of a car trunk, I’m going to throw it in the bed of the truck and just rinse the dirt out.

If im picking a generator….well that was difficult, but I didn’t worry about it scratching up the interior of a car or suv

 

[GulfCoastZilla]

for me, it's usually the way they drive and the things they decided to put on their truck, like truck nuts and what not. I highly doubt someone with kids will be putting those on the truck.

All things you can apply to cars as well

Asshole drivers and gaudy stickers are not unique to trucks. Asshole drivers can be behind the wheel of any kind of vehicle.

 

[Robot Carnival]

All things you can apply to cars as well

Asshole drivers and gaudy stickers are not unique to trucks. Asshole drivers can be behind the wheel of any kind of vehicle.

you are absolutely right. but we're talking specifically truck owners here. like I said, if the guy is doing these sorta things, he probably isn't using the truck for work or big family.

 

[Danknugz]

Part of the dude bro image is the demographic itself.

I can only go by city folks I know who own one. But all I know is none of them are driven by women. Every other kind of car or SUV can be man or woman when you see who is driving it.

I knew my suspicions were right. If you google it (I just did), about 85-90% of pick up owners are men.

i've seen plenty of butch women driving big ass trucks around here, usually with new hampshire plates. as to whether they identify as men not sure.