One of the best parts about searching Facebook Marketplace is finding something truly baffling. More than once I’ve seen someone listing something that was on fire when the photos were taken. Sure, why not? Or maybe you’ll find things spelled incorrectly in the most hilarious manner — I’m looking at you, “Cadillac Converter” — or just some random unexplained object.
That happened today in Mark’s Shitbox Showdown. One listing was for a Ford Excursion but, hold on, there’s a whole cinder block in front of the center console. But why? The seller doesn’t say, so it’s up to you to fill in the gap. 10001010:
The transmission tunnel rusted out and every time I slam on the brakes the center console slides forward and changes the radio station. I really, really hate classic rock so I installed this heavy object to prevent this. It’s my Classic Rock Blocker Cinder Block.
Sid Bridge:
That cinderblock is Bigfoot’s cupholder. I guarantee if you try to take a picture of the current owner it’ll come out blurry.
The cinder block is almost certainly a makeshift cupholder for the giant cups the Excursion’s owner can’t fit into the SUV’s comparatively dinky cupholders. I feel like there are far better options, but I guess a cinder block cupholder matches the absurdity of the V10 Excursion, so carry on.
Michael Beranek also got me with this hilarious beater car logic:
The only problem with the Focus is that 4 new winter tires would triple the car’s value.
The rise of AI in media is equal parts hilarious and sad. Amazon was particularly lazy when it used AI to make the poster for an F1 documentary. If only there were pictures out there of F1 grids. From ColoradoFX4:
It’s just too bad no one bothered to take a photograph of a grand prix at any point over the last 75 years that Amazon could’ve used for its on-screen art.
Finally, what’s going on over at Sony right now? The Afeela doesn’t make any sense and wait, what’s with that name? Pneumatic Tool:
“Afeela”? Why didn’t they just name it “The Fondler”?
ExAutoJourno:
Will the Police Package be called “Cop Afeela”?
Also, this is still a missed opportunity to name the car “Sony Driveman.” Oh well, have a great evening, everyone!
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