The Toyota Prius is like Prozac. There’s the push for consumers to purchase “greener” cars these days. They are the “in thing” right now.
For a time Prozac was the “in thing” for depression (and other forms of mania), but antidepressants are not always the best remedy for mental health issues.
Prozac can really help people, but it can also spur life-threatening addiction. It can really leave the brain hanging out to dry – it can really fuck shit up!
According to a study mentioned in the programme Top Gear, in the long-term, a Prius kicks the environment’s ass harder than a Land Rover Discovery. Bet you didn’t think the Prius could fuck shit up, could you?
Well, it’s true – the Toyota Prius is not the best remedy for decreasing your carbon footprint. Kind of depressing, huh? Don’t worry; you won’t need a Xanax after reading this.
But it makes me wonder why I see bumper stickers on Priuses saying, “Recycle, Reduce, Reuse” and, “Plants and animals disappear to make room for your fat ass”.
With all the environmentally harmful materials it takes to nail together a Prius, shouldn’t those bumper stickers be saying, “Nuke the Whales”?
Or: “Don’t support logging? Try wiping it with a pine cone!” Yep, that would be more fitting for a car that does more long-term damage to the environment than a hefty V8-powered SUV.
People need to realize the real cure for decreasing your carbon footprint relies on how light a footprint you place on the gas pedal. If you’re a person who wants to give the environment a hand rather than the finger, reconsider your green perceptions about America’s so-called “most fuel-efficient car”.
Not only does the Prius damage the environment just by being built, but on top of that it also damages the environment if you have a balls-to-the-wall driving style.
Yes, there are sports cars with V8 engines that are actually more fuel-efficient than the Toyota Prius.
To prove it, here’s a clip from my favorite TV show, Top Gear.
