Attention Hipsters of SLC: Entourage is a Fictional Show!
I know a lot of you like the bubble that the Salt Lake Valley allots us, but yesterday I saw what could only be described as preposterous in a blue collar “city” such as we live in. I was driving in Sugarhouse and a Maserati pulled out in front of me and the guy driving was a “Vince” wannabee. Except for his baseball cap that was turned to the back which is an annoying Utah trait that has been outdated since the mid 1990’s. I have a bad habit of yelling out the window as it is, and now that I have a son I am attempting to tone it down. But I really felt the urge to heckle this guy. Driving a $90,000 car in an area where the median income in $45,000, just looks like you are either an Osmond or a repo man’s wetdream.
I am not hating on someone simply because they have a luxury vehicle. When I lived in San Diego it was common to see Bentley Coupes and SL500s. However, in San Diego people tend to make six figures and the sunny 70 degree weather made it climate friendly for convertibles and luxury cars. Utah on the other hand, where it’s cold and snows for 8 months out of the year and then 100 degrees for the other 4, is a harsh environment for expensive paint jobs.
The other issue I have is all these middle aged men in convertible Porsches. Okay, we get it already..you raised your 5 kids, put up with casseroles and Costco meat for 25 years. Now you have an extra $900 a month to spend on yourself. But come on, isn’t the whole mid life crisis thing is old and outdated. Why not spend that money on trips to Dubai or Fiji with your wife. Hell, if you can’t stand her it’s more popular to divorce her than buying something material to fill the void. Let’s get it right people!

