In a recent New York Times’ article, “My Hybrid is Bigger than Your Hybrid,” the author discusses the 2009 Cadillac Escalade hybrid. Look at it, sitting there. A full three-tons of spacious vehicular decadence, featuring amenities such as heated and cooled leather seats, magnetic ride control, a side-mirror blind-spot warning system, power-deployed running boards. In a time of national economic crisis, this automobile ignores the flailing economy and entices the affluent…hip-hop mogul? Famous athlete? Turtle, from Entourage? I guess we should be thrilled that GM is embracing hybrid automobiles of all sizes and becoming more environmentally conscious. But let’s be honest, the driver of this hybrid S.U.V. is more concerned about the Cadillac crest than the lousy 20 mpg. fuel consumption and simply uses the HYBRID splashed across the door panel as a means of absolving any guilt.
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Uh yea can I get a super-sized double-quarter-pounder with fries and a Diet Coke?