A Conversation I'm Tired of Having

Random Nascar Fan: "Man, when Toyota comes into Nascar, I hope they fall flat on their faces. I'm NEVER gonna watch a race again."

Me: "Well, why do you watch it now?"

Fan: "What do you mean? Its the only sport that WAS all-American!"

Me: "But Dodge is in it!"

Fan: "Hey--Dodge is American!"

Me: "BUT THEY'RE OWNED BY DAMILER CHRYSLER!!! EVERY BUSINESS ARTICLE I READ SAYS THAT ALL DECISIONS ARE MADE IN GERMANY!!! HOW IS THAT DIFFERENT FROM TOYOTA?"

Fan: One of three responses...
1.) "Well, Dodge is an American NAME."
2.) "Well, that's different."
3.) "I don't care."


So apparently when the Germans enter Nascar by buying out an American company, its all good. But when the Japanese enter Nascar, creating jobs and new money in the process, its no good.


RACISM IN NASCAR: HOW BAD DO YOU GOT IT?