Forbes- The Most Embarrassing Cars On The Road!

We’ve long had a theory that what people drive reveals a great deal about their personalities, and even those who claim to own a particular car solely to get from Point A to Point B are saying as much about themselves as those who drive Ferrari. So what to make of a new survey that identifies what are considered to be the most embarrassing rides from the last decade?

Topping the list compiled by CarInsurance.com and by a wide margin we might add – is the Smart ForTwo, a diminutive egg-shaped two-seater that truly stands out in a crowded parking lot, but not necessarily for the right reasons.  “All these cars are bold statements. You either love them or hate them,” says CarInsurance.com managing editor Des Toups. “But even considering that, a lot of people don’t like the Smart ForTwo, and those who don’t like it seem to despise it”. 

The unfortunate ForTwo garnered such pointed responses as “too girly,” “too dorky” and the patently obvious, “it looks like I couldn’t afford a full-size car”.

Other models comprising the rogue’s gallery of a dozen rolling embarrassments – which we’re featuring with our own commentary in the accompanying slide show, include such standouts as the boxy Nissan Cube, militaristic Hummer H2, the just plain curious Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and what has become the poster child for oddball autos, the Pontiac Aztek.

Unfortunately nobody actually surveyed the owners of such automotive atrocities, but rather CarInsurance.com asked 1,500 participants to look at photos of models from the past 10 years to determine in which they would be most embarrassed to be seen, along with the three vehicles they considered particularly “cringe-worthy.” Some included on the list, like the Volkswagen New Beetle, Honda Element and Chevrolet HHR are otherwise respectable models with styling that perhaps hasn’t worn well over time. In the name of full disclosure, our personal family car sits at number nine on the list of most embarrassing autos, the retro-flavored Chrysler PT Cruiser. Helmed mostly by our spouse, most PTs we’ve seen on the road are likewise driven by other middle-aged women who don’t seem to be the least bit ashamed by the experience (like wearing “mom jeans” we suppose).

Confirming the old adage that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the survey also found that just about any vehicle could be embarrassing when seen in the proper light. To that end, those queried found purple, bright yellow and orange to be the most discomforting car colors. We’ll go with the crowd on this one.

Among vehicle types it seems the most rational choices were considered the most embarrassing among the survey’s respondents. It comes as no shock that minivans were among the most vilified, with a large percentage of men considering them to be a vehicular travesty. Inexpensive compact cars led the list (a little class warfare anybody?) with fuel-saving hybrid-powered models coming in third (for some reason they’re perceived to be less humiliating to drive than large gas-guzzling SUVs and pickups).

What’s more, the survey confirmed the notion that one of ill taste can render even the most desirable vehicle shameful. More than a third of those polled cited tacky headlamp eyelashes to be among the most obnoxious automotive accessory abominations, followed by allegedly aerodynamic exaggerated spoilers and wings, bumper stickers and the modern-day equivalent of those old “baby on board” placards, stick-figure family decals.

By this measure, a bright yellow or purple Smart ForTwo fitted with cosmetic eyelashes and a wing-like rear spoiler could well be the most mortifying model possible.

On the plus side, the survey found sports cars to be the least embarrassing types of vehicles overall, cited in that regard by a mere two percent of those queried. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule. Take, for example, the week we test-drove a Porsche 911 painted the same deep purple hue as Barney the Dinosaur, which we can attest was the only time in our career we felt self-conscious sitting behind the wheel of what is otherwise a world-class iconic ride.

Apparently whoever coined the phrase “love is blind” never drove a purple car.

Culled from Forbes

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Gay pastor arrested in Aba!

A 40-year-old Prophet/Pastor, Benjamin Ndubuisi has been arrested by the Aba Police Area Command for having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 23-year-old man.

Benjamin Ndubuisi

The Pastor who has his church situated at 89, Ukaegbu Road, Ogbor Hill, Aba has been involved in the act with the young man since he was made one of the church’s workers.

The victim, Ndukwe fearing that he may die as a result of his present deteriorating health condition made an open confession to his family on how he had been having anal sex with the Pastor.

Ndubuisi, a Pastor of a white garment churches in Ogbor Hill, engaged his victim as a worker in the church as a strategy for continuous intercourse with him.

It was disclosed that the gay prophet had placed Ndukwe on an oath not to ever disclose their love affair to anybody.

Troubled by the shocking disclosure, Ndukwe’s parents contacted the police, leading to the arrest of the homosexual prophet.

The Pastor who denied the allegation has since been arrested and summoned in court, and later granted bail in the sum of N200, 000.

Usher's ex-wife seeking custody of their 5-year-old after freak swimming pool accident sends him to hospital!

Usher's 5-year-old son nearly drowned in a backyard pool in Atlanta on Monday — setting off what could be an ugly custody battle after the boy’s mom apparently blamed the Grammy-Award winner for the accident.

The R&B singer was not at the home where the terrifying incident occurred, a report said.

But Usher’s ex-wife, the boy’s mother, seems to be holding the entertainer responsible anyway.

Tameka Foster — who lost another child by a different father in a Jet Ski accident — filed legal documents Tuesday to try to gain custody of little Usher Raymond 5th, citing a dangerous environment.

The drama began Monday when the boy ended up at the bottom of a pool behind a home in downtown Atlanta and became stuck in a drain, police said. He was trying to retrieve a toy, TMZ reported.

It was unclear if the home belonged to his famous father, but the child’s aunt, Rena Oden, was there. She, a housekeeper and a third woman tried to save the boy but failed, CNN reported.

That’s when two men who were working at the home as contractors came dashing to the rescue.

They dived in, freed the drowning child and pulled him out. One of the contractors gave the boy CPR — and he was “conscious, alert and breathing” by the time paramedics arrived, cops said. CNN identified the hero sound technician as Eugene Stachurski.

Before the ambulance showed up, Oden made a frantic phone call to 911. TMZ posted an audio recording. “My nephew was in the pool,” Oden tells the 911 operator. “I tried to get him ... They got him right now out there with CPR.”

“Is he coming around?” she is heard asking. “He’s breathing!” she told the operator.

Usher, 34, and his ex-wife were by their son’s bedside Tuesday, TMZ said.

Doctors were expecting a full recovery, the site reported.

Usher Raymond 5th is the older of two brothers. His parents divorced in 2009 after two years of marriage and became embroiled in a legal battle over custody. Usher was awarded primary custody last year, TMZ said.

Foster, 42, is still recovering from last year’s death of another son — 11-year-old Kile Glover, her child with another man.

“My son is okay, but I have no further comment at this time,” she told CNN on Tuesday.

Tameka Foster reportedly filed for custody a day after son Usher Raymond V was rescued from 

pool drain, citing a dangerous environment. 

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Angry mob beat policeman to death for killing trader!

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigations into the killing of a police corporal, Ado Ayuba, who was lynched by some hoodlums in Suru Alaba area of the state.

According to the police, the victim was beaten to death by an irate mob for allegedly killing a trader, Mustapha Mohammed, on July 30, 2013.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Ayuba and another policeman were deployed to the scene to chase away traders who had illegally taken over a portion of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

It was learnt that trading activities by the traders usually caused gridlock in the area. It was also learnt that some residents and motorists had complained to relevant authorities about the inconveniences caused by the traders. It was said that a construction company working on the road had also made appeal to the government to check the traders.

A senior policeman, who spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, said, “Ayuba and the policeman were posted to the area to chase away traders who had taken over that portion of the road. The road is under construction by Chinese Construction Engineering Company and the company had complained that its makeshift construction site was being hijacked by traders.

“On the day of the incident, Ayuba and another policeman were dispersing the traders when things went wrong.

“We were told that the traders overpowered the policemen and in an attempt to protect himself and his colleague, Ayuba opened fire into the crowd and killed a trader (Mohammed).

“Ayuba’s colleague immediately fled, leaving him alone with the hoodlums. The hoodlums seized Ayuba’s gun from him, picked up stones and sticks and beat him up without mercy.

“Some soldiers arrived at the scene and attempted to rescue the policeman. But the soldiers were greatly outnumbered by the uncontrollable mob, which overpowered them and chased them away.”

This correspondent learnt that by the time the police back-up arrived and managed to disperse the mob, Ayuba was unconscious from the beatings he had received.

The policemen were said to have rushed Ayuba and Mohammed to the hospital where they were confirmed dead.

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, said that the matter had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba.

She said, “The matter is under investigation at the SCID. Investigations will reveal what happened.”

Governor Fashola Loses Dad at 79!

Alhaji Ibrahim Ademola Fashola, father of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), passed away on Monday August 5, 2013 at the age of 79. 

A statement Monday by the state government, signed by the Chief of Staff to the governor, Mr. Olanrewaju Babalola, confirmed the passage of Pa Fashola, whom he said died after a brief illness.

The statement read:

“In total submission to God’s will, we announce the passage of our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Pa Ibrahim Ademola Fashola, which occurred on August 5.” 

May his soul, Rest In Peace.