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We learned from Erin that Hindu people bless their cars with rice and swastikas. But we Johnsons have historically blessed our cars by naming them. Past cars and names include:

'83 Toyota Tercel SR-5 - The Johnmobile
'91 Mazda 323 "speed-hatch" - The Mazdaradi
'95 Acura Integra GS-R sedan - Patty
'01 Honda Accord LX coupe - The Silver Bullet
'06 Honda Civic LX sedan - Inari
'93 Honda Accord 10th Anniversary Edition sedan - "??"

Now we need a name for our newest car, and this is where you, the loyal reader of Maholo.ne.Trash can help! Simply respond to the poll at the top right of this page (sorry if you already voted. I had to modify the first draft and accidentally erased it.)

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Anonymous said…
The Johnmobile!!! I remember that little guy like it was yesterday. I also seem to remember a humor column centered around running through yellow-turning-red lights hoping someone jumps the gun, hits the car and you get a whole new one out of the deal.
August 9, 2007 at 12:58 PM
JohnJohn said…
Yeah, turns out I had to wait to get new car the hard (honest) way...
August 9, 2007 at 5:19 PM
Karin said…
How'd you come up with Inari for the last one? Is that a type of sushi?
August 10, 2007 at 2:37 AM
JohnJohn said…
Inari is the little delicious sweet rice pocket served at Japanese restaurants. Man, I really miss that sweet little car!

Inari is also the Japanese kami (deity) of fertility, rice, agriculture, foxes, and industry. Foxes!
August 10, 2007 at 1:48 PM
Anonymous said…
My parents bought a 10th anniversary edition Accord brand new. The white rubber anti-door-bang device (white on white) is the giveaway. It was also the giveaway for me that my parents were not impoverished, bringing that baby home paid for with cash when all I'd ever seen was a 1970 Pontiac, also bought brand new. We received offers after my parents had driven it a while for more than they had paid for it. Nice car!
August 10, 2007 at 4:34 PM
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