Why does every thread here devolve into a "Real" vs. "Replica" argument?

[Buzz]

Two words - EGO and VALIDATION - the only things that can make a man care so much about what other people think of him and his choices that he gets all puffed up and red faced trying to convince every stranger, bystander and passerby that his replica is real or that his kit car is really a high-end replica.

Who the hell cares? Life is way too short to agonise over other peoples opinions, hang-ups and choices. You have your life, I have my life and I can only hope you're enjoying what you have as much as I'm enjoying mine.

The funniest thing in either this thread or the other - can't recall which - was the poster who said to the effect that you go through all of your rehearsed, hi-falutin' dissertation on how real or special your Cobra is and the folks walk away, look at each other and simultaneously say "kit car". That cracked me up, and it probably happens more often than not, notwithstanding the other glorious times when the hoi polloi are so blown away by your song and dance that they clamour and beg to pose near your ride for photos and selfie shots.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Two words - EGO and VALIDATION - the only things that can make a man care so much about what other people think of him and his choices that he gets all puffed up and red faced trying to convince every stranger, bystander and passerby that his replica is real or that his kit car is really a high-end replica.

Who the hell cares? Life is way too short to agonise over other peoples opinions, hang-ups and choices. You have your life, I have my life and I can only hope you're enjoying what you have as much as I'm enjoying mine.

The funniest thing in either this thread or the other - can't recall which - was the poster who said to the effect that you go through all of your rehearsed, hi-falutin' dissertation on how real or special your Cobra is and the folks walk away, look at each other and simultaneously say "kit car". That cracked me up, and it probably happens more often than not, notwithstanding the other glorious times when the hoi polloi are so blown away by your song and dance that they clamour and beg to pose near your ride for photos and selfie shots.

Clearly directed at me. More assumptions that are very incorrect and based on zero personal knowledge of what occurs. Even scientists and engineers have now been enlisted to help now beat me down and prove I'm wrong and what I own is not a Shelby Cobra but a pretend Shelby Cobra. Even name calling allowed to go unchecked to drive the point home. Sad. I'm crying now.

But....I see the light now ...the law, the facts and the Registry are just all wrong. Never realized I could be so misguided. Alas. Now I can't call my car a real Shelby Cobra I guess. Why own a Shelby Cobra when I could own a SPF for much less and just put a cool plate like 66COBRA or 427SNAKE on it and pretend just the same. Yes, I understand now. Maybe I'll even put a Chevy engine in it. Yes!

Never again will I respond to a thread dealing with this issue nor explain my view as to what is better to me even when the thread calls for a discussion as to what is "better" is posed like in the other thread. I promise not to say that owning a genuine Shelby Cobra is better to me than owning a pretend one. Promise. I just want all of you to like me and be my friend. I'll denigrate my Shelby so you all will like me. I will. I will. You'll see. Please, can I be your friend?

Did you guys know Rolex's now come in kits? Really. Just ordered one. Hey!, the door bell just rang, my new Rolex kit is here. Have to go put it together so I can have another fake Rolex in my collection.

Hey, you guys have a great day!



P.S. When you have fat wrist you need big watches.