Yup. It’s just hilarious to me. I love it.
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Coolbeanschilly@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
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just_another_person@lemmy.world 9 months ago
WoodScientist@lemmy.world 9 months ago
The Cybertruck is the first Tesla vehicle that was designed completely under the direction of Musk. The other models had all been part of the original Tesla founders’ long term plans. They had a series of vehicles they wanted to produce, and they laid the groundwork for them years in advance. The Cybertruck was the first after Musk had gained complete control. It represents what is truly in his heart. He is a machine man. An unnatural man. With a machine mind and a machine heart.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 9 months ago
saw how ugly, what was it around 2017-18ish.
N0t_5ure@lemmy.world 9 months ago
I will say that it’s styling is unique and distinctive, and looks like it belongs in a videogame, making it a polarizing “love it or hate it” aesthetic. While such a risky choice could potentially succeed, Musk going full MAGA and throwing Nazi salutes really turned a lot of people off of Tesla, and it’s distinctive flagship videogame “truck” became the instant icon of douchbaggery. Add in that Musk chronically over promises and under delivers (i.e., he lies about prospective features and benefits of his products), and every single problem with the vehicle is put under the microscope and (rightfully) held up as an example of why the truck is shit. Also note that, on brand for Musk, the relatively low price that it was promised at ($39,999) never materialized, and the actual price for the base vehicle was over $100K. So yeah, overpriced and shit compared to what was promised. The styling might have been able to find a fanbase, but not now, because it flags you as a Nazi supporter.
Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 9 months ago
If it were an actually good vehicle the styling would have been ugly-cute. Jeeps aren’t particularly good looking but (until recently) their off-road skills made up for it.
But it’s bad at just about everything, made poorly, and looks like a dumpster.
Coolbeanschilly@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
N0t_5ure@lemmy.world 9 months ago
The inspiration for the Cybertruck: Image
spankmonkey@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Nah, too detailed.
Real inspiration: 1983 Star Wars arcade game where everything is just wireframes
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 9 months ago
I have a unique and distinctive ass but let’s not pretend anyone but the government was ever lining up to fuck it.
i want a car with good panels that don’t fly off while you’re driving. That’s a good idea.
rigatti@lemmy.world 9 months ago
It was supposed to be $40k? How would anyone ever believe that?
Junkers_Klunker@feddit.dk 9 months ago
I don’t know, but many did.