<![CDATA[Jalopnik: vanity plate]]> http://tags.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: vanity plate]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/vanityplate http://jalopnik.com/tag/vanityplate <![CDATA[20 More Hilarious Personalized License Plates]]> The most official way to make your interests, hobbies and quirks known to the world is through a license plate. As these twenty hilarious vanity plates show, Americans are really messed up.

And when you're done enjoying the twenty hilarious vanity plates here, head over to the 50 Plates That Slipped By The DMV, and then go to the Michigan Plate It Your Way site and try your own, which we invite you to add to the comments below.

Car: Bentley Continental GTC
State: Arizona
Statement: FMADOFF
Meaning: Seriously, we hate that Madoff guy. We were going to buy a Bugatti but were forced to settle for this.

Car: Uncertain
State: Virginia
Statement: TIMMAY
Meaning: Someone really likes South Park...

Photo Credit: DirtGetsWet

Car: M3 Convertible
State: Uncertain
Statement: MMMOVIT
Meaning: I love my M3. You should also check out my Audi A6: AAAAAA.

Car: Chrysler Sebring
State: Uncertain
Statement: 693-WAY
Meaning: Someone is double-jointed

Car: Jeep XJ
State: New York
Statement: MMMBACON
Meaning: Either he thinks he has an M3, or he loves bacon.

Photo Credit: Topcultured

Car: Datsun B210
State: California
Statement: SLO POS
Meaning: Since this was taken from Craigslist it's clear this seller is being completely honest about the slow nature of the car.

Car: Lincoln Town Car
State: California
Statement: 420LIMO
Meaning: "No, Mr. Officer, we always light incense in the car."

Car: Scion xB
State: Virginia
Statement: RIAASUX
Meaning: Who knew the Swedish Pirate Party had a base in Virginia?

Car: Mercedes AMG S63
State: New Jersey
Statement: WAS87K
Meaning: U R TCKY

Car: Mercedes E-Class
State: New York
Statement: GMAIL
Meaning: The rest of the license plate was supposed to read "Franklin@."

(Hat tip to Ivan!)

Car: Unknown
State: Virginia
Statement: JK MEOFF
Meaning: "This is Moe's Tavern. Hold on. Is there a Mr. Meoff here? A Mr. Jack Meoff?"

Photo Credit JK MEOFF

Car: Honda CRV
State: California
Statement: Foreign Organization: 420
Meaning: So there's the official vehicle of the L.A. branch of the Jamaican Growers Association.

(Hat tip to drew!)

Car: Ferrari 360 Spyder
State: Ohio
Statement: UNWED
Meaning: WE KNOW WHY

(Hat tip to James!)

Car: Toyota Prius
State: Tennessee
Statement: N2ANIME
Meaning: We think you and UNWED guy should hang out.

(Hat tip to Doug!)

Car: Ford Edge
State: Unclear
Statement: OHSHIT
Meaning: We think the meaning is pretty clear — this person does not like Ohio.

Car: Porsche 911 Turbo
State: Washington
Statement: TRB0N8R
Meaning: I'm in the middle of a midlife crisis. Help!

(Hat tip to HammSammich!)

Car: Honda Accord
State: Connecticut
Statement: POOP
Meaning: This person sells Port-a-Johns.

(Hat tip to the Comedian!)

Car: Corvette LT1
State: Massachusetts
Statement: BLOGGR
Meaning: Alone.

Photo Credit: NetworkWorld</em.

Car: Hyundai Tiburon
State: Virginia
Statement:2PWN JOO
Meaning: Oh no, he's going to PWN us in his FWD crapbox!

Car: Lexus ES350
State: Florida
Statement: FNGRS EM
Meaning: This guy washes his hands, a lot.

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<![CDATA[Polite BMW Driver Asks Others To MMMOVIT]]> Not only does this BMW M3 owner appear able to use his indicators, he's been nice enough to post a warning about his attitude towards other drivers. [via @Fiestavus]

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<![CDATA[Best. Vanity License Plate. Ever.]]> Today's hilariously inappropriate vanity license plate comes from the great State of California and one person who likes... well... just add an "I," a "U" and a dirty mind. NSFW. (H/T to Jeff) [Motive]

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<![CDATA[UK Vanity License Plate Gets Record Reserve Auction Price Of $14K]]> One of the many ways British males compensate for lack of sexual prowess is by purchasing extraordinarily overpriced license plates. This "1 0" plate's expected to set a record, with an auction reserve of £10,000.

Scientists researching the matter hypothesize that the urge to acquire personalized number plates is a mating behavior equivalent to that of the male peacock’s display of tail feathers. The larger and brighter the feathers, the more appealing the male peacock is to females.

Since the average British male lacks both feathers and the typical external signs of human male virility: height, a full head of hair, a single chin and a winning smile, he’s forced to compete for mates with gratuitous displays of bad taste and a fat credit card.

English numberplates differ from their American cousins, Vanity Plates (which can be commonly spotted adorning the walls of theme restaurants) in that they're sold at auction for huge prices rather than licenses at a token rate on a first-come basis.

Rare personalized numberplates are demarcated by their number of figures and the ability of those figures to spell out something clever. In addition to displaying wealth, they disguise the age of the vehicle they’re attached to (standard issue British numberplates contain the model year), a further boon to attracting gold digging slappers. So, for example, a plate reading “8110X” or “80085” would be quite valuable in contemporary British society.

The “1 0” plate is exceptional both for its use of only two digits and for the symbolic importance of the number “10” which could signify a perfect automobile, a perfect driver or both. As such, the plate, which will be auctioned on Friday, will be given the highest ever reserve: 10,000 of Her Majesty’s Pounds or $14,221 in freedom credits. It’s expected to achieve a far greater price, maybe even challenging the current $500,000 record. [DVLA via Press Association]

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<![CDATA[50 Vanity Plates That Slipped By The DMV]]> We've featured some pretty wild vanity plates in the past, but now we've compiled a gallery of the best 50 to slip past the DMV. We're still waiting for one that says CRPCLIPS. Anyone?


[via carlounge]

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<![CDATA[Best South Park License Plate Ever]]>

Liba-low, liba-low, TIMMAY! Yes, this may be old by internet standards, but we still think its funny. Our hats are off to you, sir or madam, as you have struck comedic gold with your handicapped vanity plate. This could only be topped if the vehicle crashed into a similarly equipped "JIMMY"-plated car. [DirtGetsWet]

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