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  • Last Call: Bob Ross Edition

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    I don’t know man, he doesn’t look all that happy. Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day.  It’s meant to be an open forum for anyone and anything. Thread jacking is not only accepted, it’s encouraged. Image: AcidCow

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  • Craigslist Crapshoot

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    Welcome to Craigslist Crapshoot, our weekly search for the most bizarre, awesome, and/or terrible vehicles that the online classifieds has to offer. Last week we went looking for the worst examples of makes and models that have gone away and then been revived, and enjoyed the freedom of a no-object spending limit. We’ll see the zombie horde…

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  • Hooniverse Asks: Did You Do Much Driving Before You Were Old Enough To?

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    When I was about 13 I used to ride all over town on a little Honda that belonged to my brother. I’m lucky that I never got caught or in an accident seeing as I had neither a valid license nor any insurance. The statute of limitations has long since passed on such transgressions so I feel no…

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  • Last Call: Penché Edition

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    A little known fact: Costco Gas Stations are an excellent place to practice your Arabesque. Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day.  It’s meant to be an open forum for anyone and anything. Thread jacking is not only accepted, it’s encouraged. Image: Imgur

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  • Track Tuesday: Name That Track

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    Welcome to Track Tuesday where you are asked to identify a (maybe) famous race or test track from just one closely-cropped aerial image. This week, it’s a lot of corners and a shortcut.  Good luck! Image: ©2017 Hooniverse/Robert Emslie, All Rights Reserved

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  • Hooniverse Asks: Does the U.S. Need a Long-Distance Road Race?

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    Epic road races like Paris to Dakar, Mille Miglia, and the Carrera Panamerica, are the ultimate test of man (or woman) and machine. Italy is home to the Miglia and the historic Targa Florio was run in neighboring Sicily. The Carrera meanwhile ran the length of Mexico. What is it about Latin countries and long-ass races?  That’s…

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  • Last Call: Color Bind Edition

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    Red versus Blue is an age-old political game, but who know it affected our favorite liquid lockwasher too? I wonder who at Loctite has such a diabolical sense of humor? Last Call indicates the end of Hooniverse’s broadcast day.  It’s meant to be an open forum for anyone and anything. Thread jacking is not only…

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  • Because it's Monday: Let's Take In The Zen Garden That is This 1961 Alvis TD21 Drophead

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    Breathe in deeply. Hold it in. Okay, let that breath out slowly through your nose. Now try exhaling through only one nostril. There, now aren’t you feeling relaxed? No? Well then watch this soothing video of a 1961 Alvis TD21 and feel the stress melt away. Alvis was one of a number of auto makers to…

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  • Hooniverse Asks: Should the Golf Cabrio Make a Comeback?

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    Volkswagen at the New York International Auto Show, just introduced the Golf’s 2018 edition for the U.S. market. The new models represent a refresh of the current eighth generation MQB cars and come with a slew of driving and feature enhancements. No doubt they will be the best Golf family ever. One member of that family is conspicuous…

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  • Last Call: Multitasking Edition

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    The things you see while driving down the road. I can’t tell if this woman is out for an extreme workout jog, some fresh air time for her tot, or partner in a budget lawn care service business. Of course it could be all three. I was just drawn to the image because that looks…

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