And who's your least favorite driver? - Page 2

9 Aug 2002, 12:56 (Ref:353942)

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Originally posted by Meroo

It's akin to the Man U syndrome. It must be so easy for some to jump on the bandwagon of success.

On the other hand, it is just as easy (and common) for people to shoot down the more successful.

Meroo · 9 Aug 2002, 13:20 (Ref:353974)

Yeah right, is it just coincidence that the most successful are usually the most popular? Many people have a funny way of supporting whoever is the current "winner", as if basking in the reflected glory. Tell me you've never noticed a change of allegiance to suit the current circumstances, happens all the time in all fields of endeavour.

This is not a personal criticism, just an observation of human nature.

9 Aug 2002, 13:25 (Ref:353980)

Of course, I agree with that observation, I was merely pointing out that the most popular or successful always get cut down, in this case, Michael Schumacher. (As a fellow Australian you will probably be familliar with the 'tall poppy syndrome')

Miss Hardt · 9 Aug 2002, 13:37 (Ref:353991)

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Originally posted by Valve Bounce
Squirrel!! with the greatest restraint, I felt I might let you know that this is the sort of thread that leads to driver bashes.
So, to keep this on a happy footing, I would put forth the name of the guy who drives the CLEANWAYS rubbish collection truck that nearly collected me last Friday at a roundabout.

Valve[img]http://www.**************************/smilies/bouncy.gif[/img]

It's allowed! Of course...I never said which drivers I'm talking about...

As the resident king of sacrasm, you'll understand.

My idea was not to bash people, just to make a research

BTW, I am planning one special surprise for you...

Just watch out for a PM

Meroo · 9 Aug 2002, 13:44 (Ref:354000)

Sure am familiar with the 'tall poppy syndrome', it's almost an Aussie trait. Agree it's not always a good thing, but is not all bad either, to have people in positions of power and prestige questioned. Witness the scandals rocking the business world recently.

Just an example of what can happen when ego's run wild and are left unchecked. We are all mortals after all, even MS, although some would believe otherwise.

There is a fine line between being a cynic and a realist.

(NB. This particular post concerns the 'tall poppy syndrome' and is a generalisation, not concerning MS specifically.)

F1Babe · 9 Aug 2002, 16:48 (Ref:354129)

Heinz Harold Frentzen

RussianFriend · 9 Aug 2002, 17:00 (Ref:354134)

My less favorite driver is The person whose win I'm not happy to see? M. Schumacher!

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Originally posted by dantley
I think he did a brilliant job, especially in the races, against his more experianced teammate Ralf, if he'd kept that drive for 2001 he would have bettered ralf and had a good chance of winning races as the williams came on,

Again this year he hasnt done a bad job, and has been unlucky to be dropped which is mainly due to the contracts within the team

Agree with you, dantley! He made better job than Truly this year. Trully had 5 years to prove he can win and showed nothing.

Jordi · 9 Aug 2002, 17:34 (Ref:354150)

Michael Schumacher. Do I have to explain it?

Speedworx · 9 Aug 2002, 18:18 (Ref:354187)

The driver in F1 that I hate is MS.

Legend · 9 Aug 2002, 18:19 (Ref:354191)

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Originally posted by Jordi
Michael Schumacher. Do I have to explain it?

Yes please!

Legend · 9 Aug 2002, 18:21 (Ref:354194)

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Originally posted by hakkiman
The driver in F1 that I hate is MS.

hakkiman, you do not have to explain because hatred cuts deeper than words!!!

Jordi · 9 Aug 2002, 18:33 (Ref:354198)

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Originally posted by Legend

Yes please!

Well, I preferred Hill and Villeneuve better. And as they both were crashed by Schumacher I don't like the German...

It comes from a long way. I started liking Hill because he was #0, and as Schumacher was his main rival he became my main rival too.

And also because he makes it boring. And also for controversy. A lot of it.

**Peter Mallett** · 9 Aug 2002, 19:08 (Ref:354220)

Least favourite? Yoong. Shouldn't be allowed the keys to a 2CV.

But if we're talking drivers, then it has to be..................................... Mmm Anybody who thinks like a racer, acts like a winner, but doesn't win. Can't think who that could be can you?

freud · 9 Aug 2002, 19:13 (Ref:354223)

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Originally posted by Peter Mallett
Anybody who thinks like a racer, acts like a winner, but doesn't win. Can't think who that could be can you?

Hmm, interesting.... Definitely not 'Ralf' [aka Half]. He cannot 'think' like a Racer.

**Peter Mallett** · 9 Aug 2002, 19:23 (Ref:354230)

When fishing always keep a tight line.

freud · 9 Aug 2002, 19:28 (Ref:354231)

LOL, yeah agree. See, what intrigues me is the fact that Ralf [aka Half] doesnt win GPs too??? Ahhh, anyway...

rdjones · 9 Aug 2002, 19:56 (Ref:354246)

Simple that on TGP

Spritle · 9 Aug 2002, 20:09 (Ref:354252)

JPM because he hasn't been WDC twice already as many on this board felt he would.

JPM becuse he hasn't parted the Red Sea as expected.

JPM becuse he has yet to discover a cure for cancer in his spare time like we are led to believe.

Legend · 9 Aug 2002, 20:10 (Ref:354253)

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Originally posted by Jordi

Well, I preferred Hill and Villeneuve better. And as they both were crashed by Schumacher I don't like the German...

It comes from a long way. I started liking Hill because he was #0, and as Schumacher was his main rival he became my main rival too.

And also because he makes it boring. And also for controversy. A lot of it.

I do not agree with you, but I understand and respect your opinion mate

LucaBadoer · 9 Aug 2002, 20:15 (Ref:354257)

Tora Takagi

Miss Hardt · 9 Aug 2002, 20:34 (Ref:354272)

Legend...what do you exactly want from people to say? That the certain person is a godness?

Well, I wouldn't say that even if they performed lobothomy on me!

neilap · 9 Aug 2002, 20:45 (Ref:354283)

RS - because he is who he is. It would take a book for me to explain my dislikes. Lets say it first started after JPM was announced as his partner and got worse after 911.

RB - If he only had the nerve he could be one of the best drivers on the grid. Instead he cowers in Michaels shadow.

I dont dislike MS because he makes demands and gets what he demands. It is not his fault that he is feared and respected. It is the fault of those that surround him. I have a lot of respect for him because he is the only driver that gets that much respect on the grid. In a few years I feel JPM might command that kind of respect too but for now he IS the man.

O'Schumacher · 9 Aug 2002, 22:11 (Ref:354335)

I cant stand Coulthard. He never stops whining behind that expanding square jaw.

He can always think of something to complain about. Now that he isnt ahem.. disadvantaged compared to his team-mate, all his critisisms are labelled at TGF, whom Coulthard only saw at Monaco, after all, he's been too slow for the rest of his career.

Not only that, but he doesn't care about being top Brit. Where's his national pride?

AndyF · 9 Aug 2002, 22:14 (Ref:354338)

Coulthard and Irvine, because all they seem to do is moan and drive slowly.

Evilsenna · 9 Aug 2002, 22:23 (Ref:354340)

I would say M.Schumacher after I saw what he did to Villeneuve in 97 and learn that he did the same thing in 1994.

After that comes Verstappen. I started to hate him after he crashed into Montoya @ Brazil in 2001.
2 hours after that race, I was still very mad!

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