# Would it be "gay" for a guy to drive a hatchback? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 27, 2015, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954 "2015-05-27T11:03:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Aquadementia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aquadementia/32/555_2.png) [@Aquadementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquadementia)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/121 "2015-05-28T13:49:07Z")
I do remember one connection for hatchbacks and “gays.” There was a popular Volkswagen commercial where two guys are driving along and listening to a stupid song when they come across a couch or chair sitting on the curb. People claimed that they were a gay couple. Maybe. I wasn’t picking up on it. I thought that given the music they looked like a couple of Harold and Kumar type stoners. > [@astro](#): > > A Story Of Self-discovery… Thank you for sharing, but there has to be more to it then that. Sure your mother didn’t force your dad to sit in the back of the station wagon or something? ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/122 "2015-05-28T13:52:58Z")
Da da da. ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/123 "2015-05-28T14:07:42Z")
Of course it would be “gay” if you think it would be “gay.” Don’t buy one and you won’t have to worry about it. Listen to us and you’ll have to worry about coming to your senses and realizing what a terrible mistake you made. You’ll be like someone convinced by the SDMB that coriander is delicious only to discover later that it still tastes like soap. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/124 "2015-05-28T14:26:01Z")
> [@Penfeather](#): > > MX5s - **Miatas, if you will** - are fucking awesome cars. This may well be the gayest thing said in this thread. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/125 "2015-05-28T15:22:25Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > Da da da. Uh huh uh Huh uh Huh. It’s not a stupid song! ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/126 "2015-05-28T19:41:42Z")
Moderation in all things, including coriander and MX-5s. Is this [Miata](http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6177/6202273530_64e34a6c91_z.jpg) a chick car or not, I am somewhat confused as it has a V8 and is blue, yet is a convertible. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/127 "2015-05-28T19:42:55Z")
Until this thread I had never even heard of hatchbacks being assocuated with gayness. I HAVE heard however that lesbians buy Subarus. Go figure! ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/128 "2015-05-28T20:33:37Z")
> [@Stratocaster](#): > > Nuh-uh. I drive an uber-masculine, testosterone-laced RAV4, and it’s not a hatchback. Chicks quiver with desire as I drive by. Nah. If you aren’t driving a BMW X5 m, I’m not even glancing at you. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![BrassyPhrase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/129 "2015-05-28T22:25:55Z")
> [@astro](#): > > A Story Of Self-discovery > > To start off my own story, I’ll use that common cliche: I always knew I was different. Born into a very conservative Baptist-Christian family\ > I’m not much older now, but as a 20 year old young man with great ambitions in life, I see no choice in my near future but to stay closeted. My heart goes out to anyone else who’s shared a similar experience. This is why I sometimes wish this board allowed gifs and upvotes and the like. B/c you need a mic drop right there. And a golf clap. That cracked me up. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/130 "2015-05-28T23:05:04Z")
I guess **sonder** has decided to stay in the closet, since he hasn’t returned to this thread. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Arrendajo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/131 "2015-05-28T23:56:29Z")
That’s too bad because I found the definitive answer to [gayness and automobile make](http://roygbiv.jezebel.com/these-are-the-top-10-gay-and-lesbian-cars-1569142181). I found it on the internet so it must be true. ---
**Author:** ![Hail\_Ants](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/dc4da7/32.png) [@Hail\_Ants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hail_Ants)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/132 "2015-05-29T01:21:30Z")
> [@Aquadementia](#): > > I do remember one connection for hatchbacks and “gays.” > There was a popular Volkswagen commercial where two guys are driving along and listening to a stupid song when they come across a couch or chair sitting on the curb. People claimed that they were a gay couple. Maybe. I wasn’t picking up on it. I thought that given the music they looked like a couple of Harold and Kumar type stoners. I don’t remember that ad having any gay buzz about it. Microsoft heads Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer even [appeared in a parody of it.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=226TcpjMnAw) Seriously doubt they would have if it did… ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/133 "2015-05-29T04:36:57Z")
> [@Arrendajo](#): > > That’s too bad because I found the definitive answer to [gayness and automobile make](http://roygbiv.jezebel.com/these-are-the-top-10-gay-and-lesbian-cars-1569142181). I found it on the internet so it must be true. Outback #1? I always _thought_ I was a lesbian. Now the internet has proven it. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Wallaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/dc4da7/32.png) [@Wallaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallaby)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/134 "2015-05-29T06:15:47Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > Outback #1? I always _thought_ I was a lesbian. Now the internet has proven it. 😉 Me Too. I now know 2 things that mark you out as a lesbian 1. Likes women 2. Drives an Outback Boy, when I tell the other guys at the footy club tomorrow, I bet they’ll be surprised… ---
**Author:** ![Penfeather](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penfeather/32/384_2.png) [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/135 "2015-05-29T08:44:33Z")
> [@QuickSilver](#): > > This may well be the gayest thing said in this thread. I’m secure in my masculinity. ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/136 "2015-05-29T10:31:47Z")
> [@carnut](#): > > Nah. If you aren’t driving a BMW X5 m, I’m not even glancing at you. 😉 You can’t fool me. You’re casting at least a sneaky, yearning glance my way as my studly, bitchin’ ride zooms past. It’s a RAV4, I mean, come on! That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/137 "2015-05-29T14:51:15Z")
All cars are gay. Only women, gays and cats drive cars. If you don’t want people to assume you’re gay you drive a truck. And not a little pussy truck either. Drive one of these or you might as well move to Gayistan. > **[34 Patriotic Trucks ideas | trucks, big trucks, patriotic](https://www.pinterest.com/generaltruck/patriotic-trucks/)** > > Jul 11, 2012 - Explore General Truck's board "Patriotic Trucks", followed by 226 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about trucks, big trucks, patriotic. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/138 "2015-05-29T15:00:23Z")
> [@Wallaby](#): > > Me Too. > > I now know 2 things that mark you out as a lesbian > > 1. Likes women > 2. Drives an Outback > > Boy, when I tell the other guys at the footy club tomorrow, I bet they’ll be surprised… If we’re talking the same kind of football, it becomes even more obvious for me. I was always the hooker. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Wallaby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/dc4da7/32.png) [@Wallaby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallaby)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/139 "2015-05-29T23:45:48Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > If we’re talking the same kind of football, it becomes even more obvious for me. I was always the hooker. 😃 Oooh, I just bet you were, too… ---
**Author:** ![Truman\_Burbank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2015, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-gay-for-a-guy-to-drive-a-hatchback/720954/140 "2015-05-30T00:08:38Z")
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