People take a certain level of pride in their ride. While you could view your vehicle as a mere tool to transport you from point A to point B, many see it as a status symbol and an extension of their personality. So it’s no wonder the show Pimp My Ride was such a hit back in the day. The idea of Xzibit showing up and telling you that your ratty old car was about to be souped up was a dream we all had, even though many of us didn’t have a car and weren’t even old enough to drive at the time.
But hey, we could dream, couldn’t we? Who wouldn’t want a fish tank in their glove box or a working nuclear reactor in each cup holder? That show went above and beyond when it came to making mods to cars, but then it was suddenly gone. But the spirit of that show lives on in folks who try to pimp their own rides in, well… less than spectacular fashion. But hey, they’re trying! And in their own way, they’re taking it to a whole new level. Though that new level isn’t necessarily better, it is certainly new.