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My New Car Decal

by Sheril Kirshenbaum

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For those not already familiar with the original ‘mud flap girl,’ compare here. In my opinion, this one’s far more attractive.

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April 22nd, 2010 9:38 PM Tags: mud flap girl, smart is sexy
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14 Responses to “My New Car Decal”

  1. 1.   David Says:
    April 22nd, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Awesome!

  2. 2.   Indie Says:
    April 22nd, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    Now that’s hot!

  3. 3.   David Says:
    April 22nd, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    Where did you get it in white?

  4. 4.   Bruce Says:
    April 22nd, 2010 at 11:51 pm

    But wait! Is she reading “Going Rogue”, or “Ullyses”?

  5. 5.   Avreaux Says:
    April 23rd, 2010 at 1:51 am

    In some states, that’s Bible Study Girl … skirt length precludes Duggar Burqa at least.

  6. 6.   JT Says:
    April 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 am

    Nobody reads Going Rogue…they listen to the audio version

  7. 7.   Michel S. Says:
    April 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am

    Where did you get it, full stop?

  8. 8.   Michael Says:
    April 23rd, 2010 at 8:27 am

    RE: “Nobody reads Going Rogue…they listen to the audio version”

    Oh, gee, I really hope that astoundingly smug remark makes you feel even more superior to your less educated, less sophisticated, fellow citizens. But please don’t inform when you can demean — after all, you are obviously so much smarter than they are.

    And keep feeding the idea of perceived superiority of the cork-sniffing crowd. Indeed, a remark like that only comfirms the ‘elistist’ charges that are made constantly.

    Oh, yeah…those knuckle-dragging semi-apes do still have the same right to vote as you do, and rest assured you will see it in November. So keep up the diatribes…

  9. 9.   Brad Hallisey Says:
    April 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    I don’t drink wine, I prefer beer. I’m not even that much into micro-brews, although I do enjoy them, I’m more of a good ol’ American Pilsner after mowing the lawn type of guy.

    I still think Sarah Palin is an idiot.

  10. 10.   Julianne Says:
    April 24th, 2010 at 10:56 am

    Apparently, at least 50% of all female bloggers at Discover Magazine drive the same car. Though, bystanders can distinguish yours by the way cooler decal.

  11. 11.   Sheril Kirshenbaum Says:
    April 24th, 2010 at 11:49 am

    Julianne, That’s awesome! I’ve had my Honda since 2002 and if it wasn’t for all the salt from the years on New England roads rusting out the bottom, I’d expect to have it much longer.

  12. 12.   ponderingfool Says:
    April 26th, 2010 at 5:35 am

    In my opinion, this one’s far more attractive.
    *******************************************
    Still represents women as sex objects which is a major problem in my mind. I am all for deconstructing notions that beauty and brains don’t go together but when reinforcing unhealthy body image a critique has to be made.

  13. 13.   gillt Says:
    April 26th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Please, she’s clearly wearing a push-up bra and her skirt doesn’t even reach her knees! This whole thing screams catholic school-girl fetish. Go with the mud-flap girl, then you can be ironic, which is hip.

  14. 14.   Car Talk | The Intersection | Discover Magazine Says:
    June 15th, 2010 at 10:50 am

    [...] don’t get me wrong, I loved my Honda and it served me well. But I’m now in need of something new. I want a reliable model with [...]





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