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| 'personality traits' of cars http://www.gainesville.com/article/2...traits-of-cars
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The butterfly decals on the front bumper, flowers in the dashboard vase and lime-green paint job only confirmed Dennis Slice's perception of a Volkswagen Beetle parked in a lot at Florida State University. Slice, a shape analysis researcher, said the narrow body, wide-eyed circular headlights, tall windshield and curve of the bug's hood match the facial features of a smiling woman or child. . . . Three cars parked near the Beetle offer examples of the opposite end of the personality spectrum. A Mitsubishi Eclipse, Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger each practically ooze testosterone. Their low, wide stances, long hoods, gaping grills and relatively narrow headlights give each of these sporty models a look that's consistent with the facial features of an adult male, Slice said. Each projects a mature, dominant, aggressive and powerful personality. . . . ![]() A Prius with braces? Sports mouth-piece? Ice hockey Prius: ![]() Hummmm, Barbarella eyes: ![]() Check out the eyes and headlights (above the hands!) Would you prefer 'cat woman?' Bob Wilson Last edited by bwilson4web; Mon, Jul 6th, 2009 at 09:38 am. |
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