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Monday, January 5, 2009 12:00 AM

Did I just buy an SUV?

I didn't mean to. I am an environmentalist. Really. But before I knew it, there it was, in front of my house.

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  • Monday, January 5, 2009 10:56 AM

    Wow, what a putz!

    Still, I guess the world needs fools too. You know, there's a really good reason all those SUVs are sitting in the lots unsold. Mark, be sure to write us another article next summer when gas hits $5.

    Best laugh I've had today: When a Volvo wagon owner rejects minivans because they're "lame". :)

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