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I have a confession to make...

I absolutely, passionately, intensely despise the Minivan!  So much so, that the mere sight of one throws me into fits of road rage.  Now, being in the profession that I am, am able to keep these fits under control, and do not act on them.  But there is a physical reaction that I have upon the sight of the minivan.  I can feel my blood pressure rising.  I become tense and irritable.  I can feel the rage building up from deep inside.  It's quite amazing really, because no other vehicle will do this to me.

Now, I'm not exactly sure where this pure hatred came from.  I've never owned a minivan, never been in an accident w/ a minivan, parents never had one, nothing.  But, I think it has something to do with couples feeling the need to lose all sense of style upon the news that they are expecting.  I see it all the time.  They run out and sell the sedan and buy the dreaded minivan.  Not to mention that it's almost impossible to see around them.

And, I've heard all the arguements for minivans.  They are so spacious, so safe, so convenient, so comfortable, blah blah blah (or as the innercity kids I deal with would say, "woo woo woo".).  But have you ever noticed how many minivans have the Soccor ball stickers on them.  Or the Jesus stickers.  Or the "Marriage = 1 man / 1 woman".  Or even worse, the dreaded Bush stickers.  Dear god, how could this not cause a physical reaction of nausia when stuck behind one of these at a stop light!

Not to mention, everywhere you go...there they are.  Have you ever found yourself at a stop light and discovered that you are surrounded!  They are in front, on both sides, and behind.  And you can't see a damn thing, because they are so big and ugly, they completely block your view.  There is no escape!  I counted 29 minivans on my way to work this morning, and I only drive 10 miles.  Now, I'm sure this number is low, as it was dark and I was half asleep so I kept forgetting to count. 

I almost feel sorry for the poor minivan driver.  Not only have they lost all car style, but they can do no right with me.  If they drive too slow, I'm completely pissed off because they are in my way...slowing me down and I cannot see around them and have to read their stupid stickers!  If they are driving too fast, I'm completely pissed off about them because there are probably kids on board, and they should be more careful!  Plus, I'm still behind them and have to read their stupid stickers and still can't see around them!

What it comes down to is this.  There are just way too many minivans in this world.  The madness needs to stop!  Someone has to take a stand and knock some sense into these minivan purchasers!  Does anyone out there agree???  Is it just me????  Am I completely alone in my rage against the minivan????  Probably.

Anyway, I just needed to get this off my chest.  It's been bothering me for a while now.  Hopefully this "confession" will help me to deal with my problem.  Thanks for listening.