Given the Cybertruck’s radical design and all the attention it attracts, the general public is curious about the personality of the individual who chooses to daily drive the vehicle.
Fortunately, a group of Cybertruck owners have shed light on the matter, giving us a peek into the thought process behind their purchase. The Cybertruck owners say the overwhelming attention associated with the vehicle isn’t a drawback but rather the most desired feature.
A dentist Tesla Cybertruck owner, Steven Shao, first shared this sentiment on Facebook, which several Cybertruck owners later echoed.
Steven, writing about his Cybertruck ownership experience, says…
“You worked hard, but your kids don’t want to hang out with you, and your friends are too busy to visit. You are getting older every day, and your neck and back are complaining.
You need a man cave, a Batmobile, and a powerhouse, and it would be nice to have something that makes people snap their necks and glare. You want an overpowered, overpriced, over-the-top giant fridge on wheels.
They can’t ignore you anymore.”
This is a rather sad reason to spend a hundred thousand dollars on a vehicle, and it says a lot about the state of the modern world.
Continuing his post, Steven writes…
“Maybe the attention isn’t what you want, maybe it’s too radical for your neighbors…… but you don’t care—you are old, tired, and cranky, and you’ve had it up to here with politics and the media.
Sometimes, you just want to exit the parking lot by driving over the parking stops and on the sidewalk. You are over those brushes by the house but don’t want to cut them—drive over them. Do you need 850hp in a 3-ton fridge? Who cares about what we need? We are animals driven by a passion for what we want.
You deserve it. Life is tough; answer back tougher. The world is full of nonsense, so drive something that makes even less sense. Enough of people giving you headaches – it’s time to give back.
You WANT a Cybertruck because you deserve it.”
Below, Steven finishes his post by sharing a picture of his Cybertruck parked in a company-reserved space.
This is Steven’s entire post, and by the end, it starts to sound like some sort of bizarre ad for the Cybertruck, but overall, the message is, if you’re not happy with the world, get a Cybertruck.
That’s quite a surprising sentiment, especially given how expensive the Cybertruck is. However, what surprised me even more was the number of Cybertruck owners who agreed with Steven’s reasoning for buying the truck.
Another Cybertruck owner, Chadwick Robison, writes, “The truth is spoken. I feel you.” Sari Tyler simply agrees, writing, “Yes.” Schuyler Oliver responds, “Yup!”
Joan McNamara writes, “You nailed it.” Rod MacQuarrie responds, “Yup, that's me, alright. But you forgot bulletproof.” Edwin C Liu writes, “Well said! That’s why I got my Foundation Cyberbeast!
Overall, other than a couple of dissenters, more than 40 Cybertruck owners agreed with Steven’s reasons for buying a Cybertruck.
It’s hard for me to understand this mindset. However, please let me know what you think in the comments. Share your ideas by clicking the red “Add new comment” button below. Also, visit our site, torquenews.com/Tesla, regularly for the latest updates.
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For more information, check out: Parking Garages in New York are Refusing to Park Tesla Cybertrucks, They Say, “Insurance Companies Have Asked Them Not to”
Tinsae Aregay has been following Tesla and the evolution of the EV space daily for several years. He covers everything about Tesla, from the cars to Elon Musk, the energy business, and autonomy. Follow Tinsae on Twitter at @TinsaeAregay for daily Tesla news.
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Kinda sad, but whatever…
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Kinda sad, but whatever floats their boat. Live and let live. I feel this article has an air of superiority that a lot of non car people could apply to various car enthusiast pursuits, so it's kinda sad seeing it from a car publication.
I have taken around 100 pics…
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I have taken around 100 pics of other people sitting in my cybertruck. The joy they get is great fun for us. We live in an area with many nice local folks and their curiosity has allowed us to meet hundreds of new people. And it’s fun to drive!
Just because people are…
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In reply to I have taken around 100 pics… by Bill (not verified)
Just because people are looking doesn't mean they like what they see.
I suppose it's true - people…
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I suppose it's true - people do wonder what kind of person buys a Cybertruck. Then you hear them talk, and realize they're exactly who you thought they were.
Asides from the Cybertruck,…
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Asides from the Cybertruck, to my taste, looking rather ugly. I had the opportunity to look inside one the other day and I noticed one thing that was missing. It does not have a speedometer where one belongs, in front of the driver. This and all other display items is located to the right of the driver on what looks like a small tv monitor. So my question is. How will this placement affect being able to safely drive this vehicle considering the driver will have to direct their eyes away from the direction they are driving more frequently than in a normal car / truck?
Yeah, sorry. I am having a…
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Yeah, sorry. I am having a real hard time finding people that care. There is a tesla shop right off the highway and they can't sell them. No one here wants them. They just don't meet the demands ICE truck owners want and need. Seems like a good buy for self esteem issues or for someone wanting to get introduced to what trucks can do.
They're a bunch of pretty…
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They're a bunch of pretty messed up rich folks whose self esteem is so low that they need the attention high to perk them up. It's their way of sticking it to others whose attention they crave but need a crutch to say "here am I look at me".
Sadly that's the case with…
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In reply to They're a bunch of pretty… by James (not verified)
Sadly that's the case with today's celebrity-obsessed society. It's wrong and very sad. People, let's change our lives and the way we think about everything. Go out and do good works, help others and you will never feel alone.
Nah... I'll still w my…
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Nah...
I'll still w my really fast sleek vette!! ...u don't need to blow 100k just for some attention and a fast car is what drops panties... not an dorky 80s style cyberdork
The only reason I look at a…
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The only reason I look at a cybertruck is because they make me laugh with how bad they look and the thought of the driver thinking their cool is just hilarious
Nearly every person alive…
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Nearly every person alive knows that it's the incels buying this turd on wheels.
I had a Tesla model S, I…
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I had a Tesla model S, I bought it because I loved the technology. But one of the things that caused me to sell it, was I was tired of being "that guy with the Tesla" It's great to have people know you, but I want them to know more than just what car I drive, and not necessarily by default associate me with whatever political ideologies they think that represents. (Both the extreme right, and the extreme left get offended by you, as they both think you must be on the opposite end)
I replaced it with an F-150 lightning. One of the biggest selling features was that it just looks like an F-150 which is about the most common vehicle in existence around where I live. And that suits me just fine.
It is the most grotesque…
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In reply to I had a Tesla model S, I… by Green1 (not verified)
It is the most grotesque vehicle I have seen ever on the road. I thought at first that it was an upside down muddy army boat moving with our cars. Everyone seemed frightened and appeared to be trying to get away from it. The scary look on people's faces was amazing.
Ah yes, the truck that…
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In reply to I had a Tesla model S, I… by Green1 (not verified)
Ah yes, the truck that satisfies men with low self esteem, short changed in the wedding tackle department, or forever seeking the cure for E D. where the little blue pill failed.
It's cheaper just to "Get a life".
As ye sow, so shall ye reap…
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In reply to I had a Tesla model S, I… by Green1 (not verified)
As ye sow, so shall ye reap.
Also:
There's a sucker born every minute.
Also also:
Be careful what you wish for...you may get it.
I would never buy a Tesla of…
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In reply to I had a Tesla model S, I… by Green1 (not verified)
I would never buy a Tesla of any kind because I would be helping Elon Musk
Kind of sad that this guy…
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Kind of sad that this guy bought a vehicle to create an identity for himself. Such a guy thing to do.
I guess I'm fortunate enough to have toys that I bought for my own enjoyment and my family's without even a care of what anyone else thinks.
Isn't this why people bought…
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Isn't this why people bought Humvees back when?
I wish they would quit…
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I wish they would quit calling those things trucks. They are large electric cars with awkward trunks. They don't have a truck bed. They look like a weird car from a really bad 1980s B rate movie about some uncertain future. Movies probably about the year "2024" where all cars look that stupid. But here we are and the cyber "truck" is the only thing that is that stupid looking. Homer designs better cars.
I wish they would quit…
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I wish they would quit calling those things trucks. They are large electric cars with awkward trunks. They don't have a truck bed. They look like a weird car from a really bad 1980s B rate movie about some uncertain future. Movies probably about the year "2024" where all cars look that stupid. But here we are and the cyber "truck" is the only one. Homer designs better cars.
....could have same impact…
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....could have same impact with far less cost with a dumpster fire. Ever see a Tesla on fire?
It's the same thing as…
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It's the same thing as Harleys, but instead of noise, it's visual noise. Equally pathetic
If you need attention and…
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If you need attention and respect so much that you need to drive one of these things, you are too far gone to have any hope going forward. I'd have a lot more respect for you if you bought a porche or a lambo like middle aged losers are supposed to do.
Guess these people either…
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Guess these people either never heard of, or chose to ignore, the lesson in The Emperor's New Clothes.
You that commerical that…
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You that commerical that says "four out of five dentists surveyed...?"
This is the fifth dentist.
After reading, I truly…
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After reading, I truly thought this article was Onion-style satire. But a quick look around the site and I see it's legitimate, making these owner quotes even worse than comical. They're pitiful.