I've got just the one question for ya, baby. Tell me why. Oh please, please, please, tell me why.

First, a set of two photos from Megan of rapunzellstower.com. I haven't asked her permission to quote this letter yet, but I'm hoping she won't mind too much, as she summed things up better than I probably would have:

I just couldn't resist sending you copies of this vehicle straight from the streets of Dallas. I wouldn't exactly call it a ricer, but I guess it proves they aren't the only people with too much money. Yes, the rims are wire and gold. Yes, the wheels actually stick out well past the sides of the car. Yes, his rollbar is actually gold as well. And just in case you're wondering what the weird gold thing is that seems to be sticking up between the back dash and the trunk, it is doing just that, and is a sign (sort of). It's large gold letters on an arch that has been cut out of plasic or something that says "INFINITI."

See the monstrosity for yourself:

and

Note the lovely, matching license plate holder, as well!

Next, a photo very quickly taken in the rain, while waiting at a red light. I did well to get a photo of this guy at all; it's hard to hold a camera still when your more immediate need is to stop laughing so you won't wet yourself. I'm in agreement with Chris about this one: putting a spoiler on a truck is just appallingly wrong.

If I've learned one thing about Atlanta jaunts, it's this: have your camera set up so that a successful rice capture takes no more than five seconds. Reach over to the passenger seat and scoop up the camera. If you're smart, the lens cap is already off and the LCD screen is already in place; all you have to do is turn it on, point, shoot, and set the camera back down on the seat.

A spoiler on a truck. My mind boggles at the very thought. Can anyone explain this to me?

Those of you wondering where I've been jaunting off to lately should take a look at the site for the band Maktub. Quite possibly one of the best shows I've seen put on in quite some time. I'm inclined to agree with Brian's post-show assessment: "If these guys don't make it big, there's no justice in the world." If I haven't yet beaten you over the head with my copy of Khronos, please forgive the omission, get your own copy, and then get yourself to a show.