My friend Bambi drives a convertible sportscar. And while she loves her car, she says a convertible comes with a lot of stereotypes.
Myth #1 - The gorgeous socialite in the convertible.
From Charlie's Angels to Thelma and Louise to Marilyn Monroe, TV perpetuates this myth. Everyone of these gorgeous women drive around with the top down and perfectly coiffed hair - no matter the speed. In rare instances the woman will gently tie back her hair with a silk scarf, which flutters prettily behind her.
#1 Reality - nobody who drives with the top down has perfectly done hair and silk scarves don't keep those curly tendrils from getting stuck in the corner of your mouth. Baseball hats (or a shaved head) are de rigueur for the top down set.
Bambi's #1 Reality - While Bambi dreams of having a photo of her driving with the white scarf fluttering behind her, she fully accepts the only way this will happen is to sit in her stationary car with a fan blowing in her face.
Myth #2 - On a chilly morning those with the top down are supreme convertible enthusiasts.
#2 Reality - Horribly late for work they curse the lack of forsight and/or laziness resulting in their frigid morning open air experience. But, rather than take the time they don't have to put the roof up, they just turn the heater on high and put on a patently fake "I'm really enjoying this experience" expression.
Bambi's Reality - Cursing this lack of foresight on more than one occassion - Bambi finds that wool socks and a toque go a long way to making life bearable (and cutting down on any chance of being recognized).
Myth #3 - Driving with the top down and windows up adds to the upper class image and discourages the riff-raff from attempting to comminicate with the occupants.
Reality #1 - Non-convertiblites think the lack of a roof gives them carte blanche to talk to the driver at street lights and in parking lots. Having the windows up discourages this plebeian behavior. Bambi says it is usually guys who talk to her, wanting to know how many horsepower her car has.
Bambi's (False) Reality - Unwilling to admit the true reason, Bambi imitates a vacuous blonde bombshell and says she keeps the windows up so she can talk on the phone, put on make-up, drink her venti, half-caff, mocha sugar free latte with a sprinkle of nutmeg (not cinnamon) and file her fingernails (although to be honest, she only does any two of these simultaneously) without making a mess or going deaf.
The True Bambi Reality - First let me describe Bambi for you. She's a tall, willowy blonde who works out regularly. She is vivacious and dynamic with a quick wit, joyous laugh and personality to spare. Did I mention she's HOT? Well, I don't think any guy really cares how much horsepower her car has, obviously they are trying to pick her up. I mean, a hot babe in a fast convertible - every guys dream. I think Bambi drives with the windows up solely to discourage the pick-up attempts. On the rare occasions she forgets and some yahoo starts trying out the lines, Bambi finds an icy stare and the silent raising of the window classily gets the message across.
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