Has anyone else noticed...

[Creed]

...that for the last few years, foreign cars have the appearance of Japanese/Asian idols' faces?

I've tried to ignore this weirdness because it's just TOO weird, but I saw one of those ugly little egg-cars a day or two ago and I was astonished how much it looked like an idol face. The lights were slanted back like the eyes of a snake, the bumper had fang-like protrusions . If this were the only foreign passenger vehicle I'd ever seen that had these characteristics, it wouldn't be so odd, but it's not.

It just strikes me as strange. There is probably no significance to it at all...but then again...

Any examples with pictures?

Actually, yes, but I don't know how to post them here. This will suffice I hope.

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-...light-close-up/

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http:/...Chevrolet-Aveo/

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/hatchb...i/photo_09.html

http://www.edmunds.com/flipper/do/MediaNav...irstNav=Gallery

http://www.gotbroken.com/2008-honda-osm-co...front-side-view (this one is particularly creepy to me)

http://www.gotbroken.com/2010-honda-jazz-s...z-si-front-side

http://www.gotbroken.com/2009-honda-cr-z-c...t-front-picture

http://www.gotbroken.com/search/2010+honda+hybrid

I see what you mean . . . especially the third picture.

[MorningGlory]

...that for the last few years, foreign cars have the appearance of Japanese/Asian idols' faces?

I've tried to ignore this weirdness because it's just TOO weird, but I saw one of those ugly little egg-cars a day or two ago and I was astonished how much it looked like an idol face. The lights were slanted back like the eyes of a snake, the bumper had fang-like protrusions . If this were the only foreign passenger vehicle I'd ever seen that had these characteristics, it wouldn't be so odd, but it's not.

It just strikes me as strange. There is probably no significance to it at all...but then again...

Now that you mention it... I'm almost sure I heard my Honda hiss at me in Japanese the other day....

My Honda has a sweet face....she's a very nice car.

Mine is too - but they can turn on you in a second!!! You know the problems I have with appliances and mechanical things.... My dryer is conspiring with the garbage disposal right now and I'm pretty sure that one or the other will be dead within days.....

[MorningGlory]

My VW is the spitting image of Hitler

[MorningGlory]

I guess I'm not seeing it....they just look like cars to me.

[Guest]

.... I just wonder why the Japanese engineers decided to give their cars the look of demonic idols ....

Road Rage?

And At Least The VW Bug Looks Like It's Both Coming And Going....

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For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. Revelation 22:13-15

[Bold Believer]

Well before anyone thinks I've smoked catnip or something, I am not attaching any special significance to the matter, nor seeing any vast conspiracy by the Japanese auto industry, but dang it, some of the newer models DO look demonic. My guess is that the Japanese engineers are simply used to seeing certain images and they copied them without thinking about it. They come from a different culture and mindset than we do in the West.

[Guest HIS girl]

Hmmm...interesting!!

[Fez]

Well sorry to burst your bubbles, but when it comes to cars "American design" is a contradiction in terms

The front end of the new Cadillac looks like a BBQ grid that was smashed into shape with a four pound hammer, painted shiny silver and attached to the front end with a nail gun.

The back end looks like the rear end of a rhino that has been hit by a train, and the sides look like someone has had a go at flattening out an egg carton using a brick.

The Germans and Italians (pity their cars fall apart or have small electrical fires every time you drive them), have got everybody beat for style....

[Guest HIS girl]

Well sorry to burst your bubbles, but when it comes to cars "American design" is a contradiction in terms

The front end of the new Cadillac looks like a BBQ grid that was smashed into shape with a four pound hammer, painted shiny silver and attached to the front end with a nail gun.

The back end looks like the rear end of a rhino that has been hit by a train, and the sides look like someone has had a go at flattening out an egg carton using a brick.

The Germans and Italians (pity their cars fall apart or have small electrical fires every time you drive them), have got everybody beat for style....

...you have a way with words Fez!!!!

[MorningGlory]

Well sorry to burst your bubbles, but when it comes to cars "American design" is a contradiction in terms

The front end of the new Cadillac looks like a BBQ grid that was smashed into shape with a four pound hammer, painted shiny silver and attached to the front end with a nail gun.

The back end looks like the rear end of a rhino that has been hit by a train, and the sides look like someone has had a go at flattening out an egg carton using a brick.

The Germans and Italians (pity their cars fall apart or have small electrical fires every time you drive them), have got everybody beat for style....

The Europeans DO have some awesome looking cars but I think American cars are the best looking. Fez, how can you say such things about such a beautiful car as the 2010 Cadillac (see link)?

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com...exterior#toptab