I grew up driving manual transmissions. Several different types, not just the standard H.
Sóme years ago, I drove my low-volume, but production Firehawk to an event. Standard H 6-speed, stock foot clutch. The valet couldn't drive my car, because mine was a manual. He insisted that the third pedal was not factory. Another valet eventually parked my car, thankfully without wrecking.
Last night, I attended a dinner, and the valet who knew nothing of manual transmissions was seated at the table with me. He started a conversation about the oddity of a third pedal in the car, when people only have 2 feet. Several other people at the table apparently had no experience with a clutch, either. While some had heard of a manual, they hadn't seen one, other than in pictures. Discussion led to questions of why I ”added” a third pedal. He didn't know much about cars, and said he isn't a car guy.
Finally, I asked the guy what he does now. He owns an auto repair coverage business. He said it makes money hand over fist.
He left, then came back a while later, because his car wouldn't start. I asked about his auto coverasge policy, but he didn't have one, because it ”cost too much”. I asked if he had AAA, which he did, but he'd used up his monthly tows or something. So, I suggested he call a tow truck. He said he couldn't afford it. His response, he put all his money into fixing his POS Honda.
Is it just me, or is this humorous?
