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 There are only greyscale SUVs in my neck of the woods. It makes everything look doubly depressing.

Did colorful cars really die by “the invisible hand” or is it more likely the manufacturers themselves cut costs and we’re left with what’s available? You look at photos of parking lots in the 70s and it’s like a different planet. There’s no way these same people suddenly all thought en mass “huh I actually want to drive a grey shitbox to work instead of my cool green one.”

https://i.poastcdn.org/9719ad8e5c3ac60998ff866804791c359445245f23b26fb371983e8ef1a8ea19.jpg 
 I wonder how much niggers are a factor.  A strong desire not to stand out in urban areas to avoid being a target.