Ideal Bite

So it seems that there are two darling vehicles of the Hollywood set, and they are from two very opposite corners of the fighting ring.

In the first corner, we have the Hummer, which is strongly featured in the TV shows Entourage and CSI: Miami, (amongst others), and driven by celebs like Arnold Schwarzenegger (who is converting his to hydrogen-fueled), Coolio, Shaquille O'Neal, Don King, M C Hammer, Roger Clemens, and Mike Tyson (who is a biter but not an IDEAL Biter).

And in the other corner: the Toyota hybrid Prius, featured in the final episode of Six Feet Under, and driven by celebs like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Bill Maher, Donna Mills, Woody Harrelson, Patricia Arquette and Cameron Diaz.

Although the Hummer gets 8mpg and looks a bit menacing to those driving a small little economy car (me!), it has established itself among some crowds as the pinnacle vehicle.

And although the Prius is very modest in its features (ie: no mega leather seat warmer action for those Hollywood-hineys!), it still is admired by many.

What will it take for the Prius to beat out the Hummer if the fight is not about gas guzzling, but about being COOL?

The jury is out. Biters, start your engines.... Let us know what you think. And if the comments have merit, we promise to get them to the automakers that be.

Off to put my name on the Toyota Hybrid Highlander waiting list, which shot out by 6 more months right after Katrina hit. - Jen

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