The Model Citizen: Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...

The Model Citizen: Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...

The Model Citizen: Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...

Tom Geiger
TSSMCC News/JSMCC News
October 1993

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
Real cars rust and model cars don't, unless you want them to.

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
Your neighbors couldn't care less that you have 100 model parts cars, but will bitch about the one real one you have in your driveway.

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
You can part out two model Ferarris in one month, and still make the rent.

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
Model cars don't effect your auto liability policy.

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
Model car tires never go flat on dark deserted roads.

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
Model cars never leak oil or gas on your driveway.

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
You can have five nice show model cars that stay nice, but keeping one real one nice is a full time job.

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
Nobody brings five real cars to a show all by themselves, but five model cars fit nicely in a box.

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
When your wife wrecks a car, it's a "dusting mishap" and not a "reportable accident".

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
You can buy five model cars at once without signing any loan papers.

Model Cars Are Better Than Real Cars Because...
I'd rather deal with "Dave, The Model King" than "Potamkin Chevrolet" any day.

(This column originally appeared in the TSSMCC NEWS, October1993 and the JSMCC NEWS, October 1993)