Episode 2
Morning 6-Pack - Car Nicknames Unleashed!
We’re diving into the quirky world of car nicknames today, and spoiler alert: a third of Americans are totally naming their rides! Whether you’re rolling with a Batmobile or a Rolling Turd, we’ve got the lowdown on the funniest and weirdest car names out there. Join me, Haystack, as we kick off our “Morning 6-Pack” with the top six nicknames for your wheels, from the “four-wheeled coffin” Buick to the “Little Willie” Corvette. And trust me, we’re serving up laughs and puns faster than Alabama Bama can say, “What’s up?” So buckle up, it’s gonna be a wild ride of giggles and good vibes!
Ever thought about giving your car a nickname? Well, join me, Haystack, as we dive into the quirky world of automotive aliases! Turns out, a whopping one-third of Americans have a nickname for their ride. We chat about the types of names out there, from the pop culture legends like the Batmobile and Millennium Falcon to the classic strong names like Old Yeller. I mean, who wouldn’t want to call their trusty steed something like ‘The Beast’? But don’t worry if you’re more into self-deprecating humor – we got names like 'Rolling Turd' making the rounds! It’s all about personality, folks. And yes, some peeps even think their cars have feelings. Yikes! But don’t sweat it if you’re struggling to name your car, because I’ve got your back with the *Morning 6-Pack* of the top six nicknames for different vehicles. So buckle up, it’s gonna be a wild ride!
Takeaways:
- A third of Americans totally give their cars nicknames, so don't feel weird about it!
- From pop culture to self-deprecating names, car nicknames can get super creative and funny!
- Check out our top six car nicknames – trust me, you'll wanna rename your ride!
- One in eight folks think their car has feelings, which is adorable but also kinda sad!
- If you're struggling to name your car, we've got the perfect suggestions to help you out!
- Did you know a Nissan Sentra is officially called the 'melatonin machine'? Sleepy vibes, anyone?
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker A:It's Haystack.
Speaker A:And if you've got a nickname for your car, don't feel odd.
Speaker A:That's not odd at all.
Speaker A:Says the guy who's never nicknamed my car.
Speaker A:Yeah, I'm, I'm in the two thirds.
Speaker A:I'm sorry, but a third of Americans say their car has a nickname.
Speaker A:A third?
Speaker A:Now they generally.
Speaker A:According to this new survey, they generally fit into one of three categories for the name.
Speaker A:They're either a pop culture name, like, you know, Batmobile, the Love Bug, the Millennium Falcon, or they're a strong name.
Speaker A:Think about the Beast or the Silver Bullet or Old Yeller.
Speaker A:My best friend used to call his truck Old Yeller.
Speaker A:You know, stuff like that.
Speaker A:So you're, in this case, you're either proud of your car or you're being sarcastic.
Speaker A:And then there are of course, self deprecating names.
Speaker A:Names like turtle or slug or puddle jumper.
Speaker A:One person in the survey said their car's name is Rolling Turd.
Speaker A:Reminds me of my favorite Adam Sandler song.
Speaker A:A.
Speaker A:A separate poll last year found that the top things that we consider when naming our car are its personality.
Speaker A:Making model personality.
Speaker A:One in eight Americans say their car has feelings.
Speaker A:Wow, that's.
Speaker A:That's sad.
Speaker A:I'm gonna be honest.
Speaker A:I think that's sad.
Speaker A:But that being said, maybe you, maybe you've thought about giving your car a name.
Speaker A:You haven't.
Speaker A:You kind of struggle to come up with one.
Speaker A:Well, your buddy Haystack is here to help you out.
Speaker A:Our morning six pack are the top six nicknames for a vehicle based on the model coming in at number six.
Speaker A:For Buicks, a four wheeled coffin.
Speaker A:Number five.
Speaker A:If you have a windowless white van, Stranger danger.
Speaker A:Number four, Nissan Sentra is of course the melatonin machine.
Speaker A:Number three.
Speaker A:Oh, this is gonna get me in so much trouble.
Speaker A:No, school's out.
Speaker A:It's okay.
Speaker A:White Jeep Wrangler with sorority letters in the window.
Speaker A:Obviously Mean girl.
Speaker A:Number two.
Speaker A:If you drive a Subaru, it's clearly Ellen.
Speaker A:And the number one nickname based on your car model.
Speaker A:If you've got a Corvette, you gotta call it Little Willie.
Speaker A:It's small.
