Yesterday was a pretty bad day for me as a motoring – one of those days when I wished that I was driving a much better car or not having to drive at all. So curse you, Hyundai dealership service and the MMDA. I am dealing with a bad case of quarter-life crisis these days and things that make me question my self-worth only lead to a whole day of self- and car-hate.
Oh, the things I’d do when I come into power and be filthy and vulgarly rich. Ever heard of the Pareto principle? The 80-20 rule – the one that says that most of the effects come from a select few of causes?
Have no illusions, the Pareto principle holds true for a LOT of things. Ever wonder why some people transact their business in the manager’s office while you wait in line to be serviced by the rank-and-file dolt in most places (car dealer and stealerships included)?
It’s because of that principle that your value to business establishments are calculated. You are actually profiled by the car you buy and drive. And then by the number of cars you buy and drive. And I felt that pretty much. At a Hyundai dealership, no one really cares about someone who drives one of their cheapest models especially not one who’s potentially going to cost them time and money for a warranty claim.
So what’d I’d do when I come to power and/or become vulgarly rich? I’ll milk the Pareto principle dry. Being a whale makes you king when it comes to these shrewd business. Or to the government for that matter. Rich guys can get away with anything, right?
I’ll freakin’ buy me a Maybach. Or a Rolls-Royce. You know? Cars owned by royalty and third-world dictators. A badge so exclusive that the automaker/dealership licks your feet by default just because you can own one of their cars. Or, I’ll just continue driving around with my i10 and if the dealership gives me crap, I’ll just buy them out and fire everyone who looks down on me and my little car.
As for the MMDA, that’s a different matter. A bunch of idiots whose claim to urban planning stems from their affinity to the one in charge. That’s why when I come into power or be vulgarly rich, I’d probably buy me a Bugatti Veyron, drive it along Commonwealth, and give it half the beans so the MMDA can clock me doing at least 200 kph.
Right. Fantasies.
Tataya ako ng lotto bukas.