11.11.2007

The PT Deer Killer

Due to the large number of miles that we have been (and will be) traveling we have decided to rent a car. Circumstances beyond our control lead the car rental company (who shall not remain nameless - enterprise rent-a-car), provided us with the stupidest car ever invented - a Chrysler PT Cruiser. Because we will be traveling through Wyoming where the wildlife run rampant and because our chances of encountering a deer while traveling are pretty darn good, we have nicknamed the car "The PT Deer Killer."

The following is a list of the top 5 experiences we have had with the vehicle thus far:

1. While traveling on I-90 westbound somewhere between Billings and Butte Montana, we gracefully plowed over a huge deer. Just kidding. We actually hit a wild hubcap lost by some poor soul traveling on I-90 eastbound. So, the car will now be called "The PT Hubcap Demolisher."
2. We smashed a Keystone Light beer can somewhere in Idaho Falls and it didn't even hurt the car.
3. After riding in the car for upwards of 18 hours, it was discovered that the hump between the two rear seats is actually the softest seat in the entire car.
4. We found a 100 oz. beverage holder available for 799 cents at the Maverick store. We bought the mug and there is a cup holder in the PT Deer Killer that is actually big enough to hold the mug. Just kidding again (about the cup holder in the Deer Killer, not about the 100 oz beverage holder).
5. We attempted to sneak out of the regional center parking lot after stake conference without being seen in the Deer Killer, only to come face to face with our friend Cody who was directing traffic. He definitely doesn't think we are as cool as we were when we sat next to him during the meeting. We managed to save ourselves by sending a text message to his wife with an explanation. Needless to say, now Cody and Linzy think we are the coolest people ever.

Finally, we will name our 5 favorite features of the PT Deer Killer.

1. The blasted window roller-uppers and -downers are nowhere near the windows.
2. It is scientifically proven to be the loudest car that money can buy.
3. In this day of advanced technology, somehow Chrysler managed to forget to put cruise control in the PT Deer Killer.
4. When riding in the PT Deer Killer, you are guaranteed to feel like you are going through a midlife crisis.
5. It's stupid.

Blog bonus question: If anyone can tell us what the PT stands for in "PT Cruiser" we will give you a special prize.

10 comments:

Lauren Maley said...

I can't tell you what PT stands for but can I still get a special prize?!?!

ashley knell said...

the "pt" in "pt cruiser/deer killer" stands for: PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION!!! Yay! (thanks google:)) I want my treat, and I want to pick it. The prize is: you guys have to come visit us, right away!

goff X gough said...

thanks for stopping by while you were in Idaho Falls. Wait a sec, you didn't. Never mind.

Leslie said...

the pt stands for pretty trashy - thanks for making me laugh!
love you guys

Brett Crockett said...

pa-tuey.

KRISTIN BELL said...

pa-tootie

Corinne said...

pretty trendy :) i bet you all were STYLIN' I wish I had a picture

Brett Crockett said...

Kristin is being gross.

KRISTIN BELL said...

don't be so sensitive Brett...you started it

Adrienne said...

I was given a HHR for a rental in CA - which is a mini PT Cruiser which I nicknamed the shoebox on wheels. the HHR stands for Hideously Horrible Ride. That car SUCKED!