Article: Hearse Discrimination

[Otto Baron]

Believe it or not, that is actually wood siding on the building. Having flown last week to visually inspect the house, I can confirm that. This type of siding is called "German siding", it's original to the house, and it is one of the few houses in the town to have that. The original windows are intact as well, but aluminum framed storm windows have been installed over those. Eventually I hope to replace the storm windows with something more period correct. The house still has many of it's original features, and that's after having served different purposes, including a stint as a restaurant.

[theonlyjohnson]

wow, it's in really nice condition. Its good to see people still use it. I have worked for a couple remodeling companies, and they all seem really quick to throw vinyl siding on everything

[theonlyjohnson]

I just took my coach for a quick trip to the grocery store. As i was driving through the parking lot one of the old men who works there was standing outside the front door at attention with his hand over his heart watching me drive by. I didn't know how to respond so I just nodded.

[Good for nothing]

At most, I've overheard sarcastic comments(mainly because they never have the stones to say it to your face). What IS said to my face is just good-natured ribbing, and I kindly let them know that I really could care less about THEIR opinion. I have had, however, three offers to buyher in the couple months I've owned it. Then the other day I was just giving her the once-over, just to make sure crappy neighborhood kids didn't steal any hubcaps($$$!) and noticed a sheet of paper under my wiper. I thought, 'here we go, the church folk in the neighborhood have finally worked up the courage to tell me to get out'. Stormed over, ripped it out from under the wiper blade, and it was an invitation to a car show. It's odd that when you expect the best of people, you get shat on, but when you expect them to suck, they're incredibly accepting.
P.S. Didn't go to the show-Still having issues, and it's completely unrestored. I just wouldn't feel right.

[SmoothNlow]

Yea I must say I get just the opposite. Most people in my little town here get a kick out of my hearse. I can't go ANYWHERE with out someone wanting to talk about it. Most people like to joke about it ya know in good humor, but a lot of people are actually interested in the car for its beauty and craftmanship, which I love because I love talking about my baby! Some people jus wanna look in the back. Its like a big thing for some people and I just love it. When I go to shows everyone wants me to lead the way like a procession coming in haha! Its always a hit at shows. I've had some cool slick customs, and the hearse gets more attention. I have found that some people love it and some just don't get it, and don't care to. That's fine too lol. My 2 cents...

[Good for nothing]

Exactly. If nothing else, people SHOULD keep their ignorance to themselves. They don't, though. I'll indulge people's curiosity, by all means, but there's no point in getting righteous or indignant.
There are a LOT of things in this world I'll never understand, nor do I care to. I can, however, admit to that fact. It's the self-righteous people who INSIST on forcing their opinion on you that are irritating. Not a big irritation like a rash on your crotch, or anything, because they don't matter in the big picture. More like mosquito in your ear minor irritation. I usually just tell people, "hey, remember that there's no accounting for taste.".

[SmoothNlow]

Couldn't have said it better my self. I'm actually a little shocked with how accepted my hearse is really. I always wanted one one but I was like man people are gonna think I'm crazy, ( my girls parents sure do). But to my suprise its much the opposite.

But it could also vary by location. I live in a small farming/watermen town. Everyone here is really chill and laid back. For the most part jus everyday hard workin folks. I could imagine that in a big city with a much more diverse population there would be people who give you a hard time.

Like goodfornothing said, in a roundabouts way, to each their own. I too can think of things that I just flat out don't get, and dont care to, aswell. But I don't discriminate because of it. Wish everyone would lighten up a little and start worrying more about themselves, rather that what everyone else is doin. World would be a much better place.

[71endloader]

I used my '71 superior to haul my compressor and tools while i was working construction (come on, it's a GM commercial chassies vehicle!! ). My foreman loved it, but one day the company owner showed up on the jobsite specificly to inform me that the rental company who owned the property found it offensive, so it was back to the suburban for me.

[Good for nothing]

I've discovered that A friend of my brother-in-law is so superstitious, he won't even park on the same street as me if I'm at my in-law's house! He asks constantly, "has N8 gotten rid of that hearse yet??". I guess that's what a lot of it boils down to, is superstition, more than religion. People will(and have-my resume is awesome) hire me despite having more tattoos than they see on 2 sailors combined, but when it comes to the coach, I have to park it in the back of the building. Seriously? I'm a F**king tattooed BUTCHER! Would you expect much less?

[Otto Baron]

Have I stated recently just how much I loathe Temecula's local Government?

A discussion has been going on about how Temecula's City Manager is retiring at 51, earning a salary of nearly $300,000 a year.

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/temecula/article_98c41df3-33dc-55ac-abaa-8221f6ec16a2.html?mode=comments

What has this got to do with Hearse persecution? We'll I post as "Preservationist". I'm admittedly not a big fan of those who are on the council. Some of my statements in these blogs have ticked off some of the council, including Council Woman Marianne Edwards. Many of us our convinced that she is the one posting as "Twinkletoes".
Rather then pointing out why what I've said is wrong, whomever "Twinkletoes" is, has chosen to discredit my statements by revealing personal information about myself. So what has she revealed about me? Tapping my foot against another in a mens room? Running a child prostitution ring? Sneaking into theatres and watching "Twighlight" Movies? No, what has made me a discredit to the human race is that I sold my home to a developer, so I could move out of this town, and I drive a hearse! (Bom bom bom) even worse, I have gargoyles! That must mean I'm in leauge with the forces of Satan!

Have I said how much I can't wait to put an entire country between me, and people who act like the folks who became absorbed by the pod people in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"?

[Tin_Indians]

I bought my first hearse (finally) at the age of 53 after having looked at and wanting one since being in my 20s. I love my ol' girl (a '54 Pontiac Superior landau) whom I've named Elvira by the way, and having attended a few functions where our hearse club attended (with usually 5 or 6 hearses) I've seen one thing clearly...people walking by either love them or hate them. There seems to be no grey area. We don't ever recieve flak from car show organizers either, they love us.And funny enough, the seniors that look at them aren't disgusted. As was said, its usually the over 35 crowd that shake their heads and mutter something to their friends as they walk away.Our club usually receives some kind of gratuity when we're asked to attend any functions.

[Joe]

Hi, It's crap you had a shit experience at those two shows hopefully others have been good. Yeah and it's the well off, middle aged, brainwashed that complain or are negative. Bwahaha! Most of mine has been very positive with metal bands, alternative/ goth and metal chicks wanting pictures with the hearse. I have done a few photo shoots with it. I drive it, I love it, I spend money on it... And it's makes the best moving prop at Halloween. Cheers