"@texan01: Funny thing is, I had to check Wikipedia for the model name of the J-body Olds my mom drove, and I'm a freaking car guy.
There were some forgettable cars in the 80s, man."
"@Wes Siler: For proof, look no further than the company cars my parents had at various times during my childhood and adolescence:
Ford LTD
Buick Skylark
Buick Skyhawk
Oldsmobile Firenza
Ford Tempo (2)
Chevy Lumina
Chrysler Cirrus"
"It's a common practice there to supplement the salaries of mid-level management and business sales reps with free company cars.
Of course, that used to be common practice here, too."
"@Ben Wojdyla: While we're dispelling Habitat for Humanity myths, let's also note that the common perception of "free houses for poor people" is completely incorrect.
A friend and former coworker of mine lives in a HfH house with her 12 year old daughter."
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