Celebrities and hybrids
#11
Re: Celebrities and hybrids
Originally Posted by greenvillehybrid
Given our commercial flight TSA security checks and the hassle of not being allowed to even carry a bottle of water aboard, who would in the right mind fly commercial if they can afford private jets?
Leo flies just like us folk -- commercial, unless he positively must fly private because of scheduling.
#12
Re: Celebrities and hybrids
This old poll here should be sufficient to indicate a diversity of political opinion here > What Political party do you stand for and why? As far as air travel goes, Wikiapedia states it as 33mpg - not bad, but nothing to brag about. I've heard it to be as high as 91mpg per passenger on a booked Boeing 747-400.
Last edited by Delta Flyer; 10-25-2006 at 09:43 AM.
#13
Re: Celebrities and hybrids
I think that some people feel are too sensitive. If the article just wished to slam hybrids and those who drive them it would have left out Leonardo DiCaprio who drives a Prius AND flies commercial if possible. Also, look at the source. It's a celeb website. That's their focus. The hybrid cars just happen to be the topic du jour.
I've often read posts on this board that point out the obvious - it's not your mileage, it's how much gas you burn. Don't take a further drive that will increase your mileage but burn more fuel. So what's wrong with them pointing out the irony (I stopped short of hypocracy) of driving a Prius but flying a private jet?
I've often read posts on this board that point out the obvious - it's not your mileage, it's how much gas you burn. Don't take a further drive that will increase your mileage but burn more fuel. So what's wrong with them pointing out the irony (I stopped short of hypocracy) of driving a Prius but flying a private jet?
#14
Re: Celebrities and hybrids
Originally Posted by greenvillehybrid
Given our commercial flight TSA security checks and the hassle of not being allowed to even carry a bottle of water aboard, who would in the right mind fly commercial if they can afford private jets?
#15
Re: Celebrities and hybrids
Originally Posted by Orcrone
I've often read posts on this board that point out the obvious - it's not your mileage, it's how much gas you burn. Don't take a further drive that will increase your mileage but burn more fuel. So what's wrong with them pointing out the irony (I stopped short of hypocracy) of driving a Prius but flying a private jet?
To expand upon your thought, it is thus ironic to drive a Prius or any other hybrid when everyone with two legs (and some with none) are able to ride a bicycle. Afterall, a bicycle gets you from Point A to Point B. But there are real, logical reasons why bicycles aren't used for most peoples' commutes. (My husband's a road cyclist and just completed a 150 mile charity bike ride, btw. I would have too if I weren't 4+ mos. pregnant. )
#16
Re: Celebrities and hybrids
Originally Posted by GeekGal
It'd only be ironic if there were a highly fuel efficient alternative form of travel they could use in place of the private jet.
In contrast, Julie Roberts got 0.8 mpg in her jet. I wonder how many passengers there were. J-Lo got 0.9 mpg in her jet. I here she travels with a huge entourage so maybe this is good people miles per gallon. George Clooney got 0.8 mpg and Brad Pitt got 0.85 mpg. Another point of the article was that when you are burning that much fuel in your private jet, the savings in your Prius are insignificant.
I'm not saying that I would not travel in a private jet in their situation (I really don't know). I just do not understand some of these arguments.
Originally Posted by GeekGal
I would have too if I weren't 4+ mos. pregnant. )
#17
Re: Celebrities and hybrids
I never saw the comparative MPGs of specific stars' jets -- must have either missed that link or not read far enough. Most corporate jets probably fly with fewer people than some of these stars travel with -- hairdressers, makeup, publicist, photographer and/or videographer, friends/family, etc. I just find it funny that someone would assume so much about a lifestyle most of us know so little about.
And, yeah, being pregnant I guess I can come off pretty "out there" in some of my posts. I'm not really that freakish... I promise. I've actually been very even-tempered and calm, just ask my husband! (Of course, he drives an F-150, so I guess I should harangue him for cancelling out my minimal fuel efficiency? )
And, yeah, being pregnant I guess I can come off pretty "out there" in some of my posts. I'm not really that freakish... I promise. I've actually been very even-tempered and calm, just ask my husband! (Of course, he drives an F-150, so I guess I should harangue him for cancelling out my minimal fuel efficiency? )
#19
Re: Celebrities and hybrids
Originally Posted by GeekGal
It'd only be ironic if there were a highly fuel efficient alternative form of travel they could use in place of the private jet.
To expand upon your thought, it is thus ironic to drive a Prius or any other hybrid when everyone with two legs (and some with none) are able to ride a bicycle. Afterall, a bicycle gets you from Point A to Point B. But there are real, logical reasons why bicycles aren't used for most peoples' commutes. (My husband's a road cyclist and just completed a 150 mile charity bike ride, btw. I would have too if I weren't 4+ mos. pregnant. )
To expand upon your thought, it is thus ironic to drive a Prius or any other hybrid when everyone with two legs (and some with none) are able to ride a bicycle. Afterall, a bicycle gets you from Point A to Point B. But there are real, logical reasons why bicycles aren't used for most peoples' commutes. (My husband's a road cyclist and just completed a 150 mile charity bike ride, btw. I would have too if I weren't 4+ mos. pregnant. )
Of course if I could afford a private jet I might still ironically own the TCH and take the private jet too.
#20
Re: Celebrities and hybrids
Originally Posted by Delta Flyer
John Madden might be a pretty green guy with his bus... (I know - he is not in the Hollywood scene)
Actually, I don't think anyone has a fear of flying. It's more of a fear of crashing.