An American’s car is his castle.
And since it is his castle, a true American motorist will not confine his time behind the wheel to simply driving form point A to point B.
A true America will engage in a wide range of activities while driving that snotty Europeans frown on, such as:
- Talking on the cell-phone
- Texting
- Playing with the radio
- Watching an in-car television
- Playing with a GPS device
- Reading e-mails on a blackberry
- Eating & Drinking (generally non-alcoholic beverages)
Which brings us to cup holders.
Although American ingenuity has developed numerous ‘car-ready’ meals, from time-to-time, even the most dexterous motorist finds himself unable to hold his meal and drink at the same time (of course, he is driving with his knees, so controlling the car is not an issue). This problem is particularly acute when trying to eat something while driving that requires two hands, such as carryout Chinese food with chopsticks.
But it is challenges like these that Americans are particularly adept at overcoming. Which is why Americans long ago invented the in-car cup holder!
Now, any true America has at least 4 cup-holders in his car, (2 in front, 2 in back) allowing him to easily juggle a two-handed meal and multiple beverages while driving.
God Bless America!
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European cars have cup holders, too. Although I have to admit, that they are usually too small, or in a place where you can hardly use them.