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2009 Mini E: You Write the Caption

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Editor in Chief Scott Oldham sent me this photo of a confused Mini E.

We suggest: Pump Envy

What is your caption?

We'll post our favorite this afternoon.

Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor

P.S., check out the caption contest over at Straightline.

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129 Comments

nomercy346 says:

03:27 AM, 02/ 5/10

regular, premium,... where's electrons?
oh no! accidentally filled the battery with gas

ergsum says:

04:06 AM, 02/ 5/10

Do you have any juice?

I would like to buy some juice!

ergsum says:

04:08 AM, 02/ 5/10

Mobil Ohm

ergsum says:

04:09 AM, 02/ 5/10

Fossil Fool

ergsum says:

04:22 AM, 02/ 5/10

Sign typo, "We accept all major charge cars"

caswalker says:

04:26 AM, 02/ 5/10

I don't drink but thanks for the offer.

ergsum says:

04:27 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Darn pump won't accept my charge car!"

lowmilelude says:

04:43 AM, 02/ 5/10

"We don't serve your kind here."

lowmilelude says:

04:43 AM, 02/ 5/10

It ain't easy bein' green.

adantium says:

04:44 AM, 02/ 5/10

No thanks I'm on a low octane diet.

adantium says:

04:44 AM, 02/ 5/10

haha ergsum "charge car" lol

throwback says:

04:55 AM, 02/ 5/10

"I'm just showing off"

e90_m3 says:

05:09 AM, 02/ 5/10

Revolutionary Engineering, meet Evolutionary Dead-end.

ergsum says:

05:10 AM, 02/ 5/10

Mini-E-Wan Kenobi, "These aren't the fuels you're looking for"

e90_m3 says:

05:12 AM, 02/ 5/10

"If only auto makers were smart enough to put in a small gas engine for range extension... oh wait"

e90_m3 says:

05:15 AM, 02/ 5/10

DeRosa Parks staging protest against auto discrimination

^yes that is a shameless lowmilelude ripoff :)

vt8919 says:

05:18 AM, 02/ 5/10

"The enemy is near! CHARGE!"

"Pain at the pump."

"Yeah... one more time... thanks for the memories, even if they weren't so great..." (Fall Out Boy lyrics)

"I save money driving an electric car so I can blow my extra cash buying an overpriced bag of Fritos."

"I told the manager I didn't need gas, and she said OK... she enjoys little things that need to be plugged in."

"That's the third guy today to park his electric car at a gas station... how original." ~The manager.

"HAHAHAHAHAHA! You think I'm going to buy GAS?! When horses FLY! HAHAHAHAHAHA!"

ergsum says:

05:19 AM, 02/ 5/10

Scott's breakfast burrito made this Mobil a "discharging station"!

ergsum says:

05:19 AM, 02/ 5/10

Watt's wrong with this picture?

ergsum says:

05:23 AM, 02/ 5/10

Checking current fuel prices.

vt8919 says:

05:25 AM, 02/ 5/10

Ergsum contributing to a caption contest is like throwing a few first-graders in a pool with Michael Phelps. Geez, let someone else win. lol.

e90_m3 says:

05:25 AM, 02/ 5/10

Engineering Distinction vs Mass Extinction

ergsum says:

05:25 AM, 02/ 5/10

This is not a plug for Mobil!

ergsum says:

05:28 AM, 02/ 5/10

The Mini-E was out of luck, no Charger or Accord to be found.

vt8919 says:

05:36 AM, 02/ 5/10

The Mini-E was out of luck. No Volts, either.

tomm250 says:

05:40 AM, 02/ 5/10

Regular, Plus or Super? What do you mean you don't have 220v?

tomm250 says:

05:44 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Boy, I'll sure miss this place....Not!

lowmilelude says:

05:47 AM, 02/ 5/10

ergsum- Charger or Accord. +1

The Mini-E recieves an "Excessive Celebration" penalty.


ahightower says:

05:48 AM, 02/ 5/10

We don't need no stinkin' gas.

It's a gas to go without.

lowmilelude says:

05:50 AM, 02/ 5/10

"No thanks, I don't drink. I just come here for the atmosphere."

"This stuff just doesn't give me a buzz."

crazydavefym says:

05:52 AM, 02/ 5/10

Silly Gas Station, Electic Cars aren't for you

crazydavefym says:

05:52 AM, 02/ 5/10

Ha Ha! Fooled you!

or

Ha Ha! Made you look!

ergsum says:

05:53 AM, 02/ 5/10

Score: Mobil 1, Mini-E 0 (emissions)

ergsum says:

06:10 AM, 02/ 5/10

Power switch

thegraduate says:

06:11 AM, 02/ 5/10

ergsum says:

06:17 AM, 02/ 5/10

Charged with no-guilt and battery!

yellowmiata says:

06:23 AM, 02/ 5/10

That's your grandpa's swill.

technetium99 says:

06:26 AM, 02/ 5/10

The AFL did it first: Oilers vs Chargers.

flyusmc says:

06:49 AM, 02/ 5/10

Drawin drives a a bit closer to the pump to read the sign that says not to use electrical devices nearby...

mnorm1 says:

06:50 AM, 02/ 5/10

Renault says "I'm shocked, shocked.."

mnorm1 says:

06:55 AM, 02/ 5/10

Mini E short circuits gas stations.

mnorm1 says:

06:55 AM, 02/ 5/10

Mini E short circuits gas stations.

technetium99 says:

07:07 AM, 02/ 5/10

Jumpin' Jack Flash don't need no gas, gas, gas!

toye says:

07:07 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Honey get me a coke and bag of chips, we'll charge up when we get home"

ddoouugg says:

07:12 AM, 02/ 5/10

keith69 says:

07:16 AM, 02/ 5/10

aleclance says:

07:18 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Driving the Mini E is a gas"

hybris says:

07:20 AM, 02/ 5/10

What to use Regular Coal power, Wind Plus, or Premium Nuclear?

The Mini E searches aimlessly looking for a charge.

seth111976 says:

07:25 AM, 02/ 5/10

rick8365 says:

07:30 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Yeah but......how else am I gonna get my windows washed?!?"

rick8365 says:

07:33 AM, 02/ 5/10

"We don' serve your type 'roun here, son"

lowmilelude says:

07:35 AM, 02/ 5/10

Marching to the (barely audible) beat of a different drummer.

questionlp says:

07:38 AM, 02/ 5/10

Dang, no 110V or 220V?

Prototype: Mobil Solar Panel Charger

9krpm says:

07:45 AM, 02/ 5/10

(Electromotive) Force of Habit.

subaru123 says:

07:47 AM, 02/ 5/10

New Mobil Electrolyte competes with BP Invigorate

subaru123 says:

07:51 AM, 02/ 5/10

Inside Line's Volt

subaru123 says:

07:51 AM, 02/ 5/10

Spy Pictures: Chevy Volt

subaru123 says:

07:52 AM, 02/ 5/10

GM camouflages Volt

subaru123 says:

07:54 AM, 02/ 5/10

E wannabees paint their Mini

joebar says:

07:56 AM, 02/ 5/10

"No, really. I only stop by for the articles."

"And you thought using a cell phone at the pump was dangerous..."

"A 5-hour energy for him, nothing for me thanks."


nomercy346 says:

08:08 AM, 02/ 5/10

this is where normal cars are charged within less than 5 minutes

banhugh says:

08:09 AM, 02/ 5/10

Gas my a$$, welcome to the 21st century.

blueprint1 says:

08:31 AM, 02/ 5/10

"No, it's just a regular Cooper painted to attract green chicks"

"Can you boost my battery while you tow me back to Santa Monica?"

eidolways says:

08:48 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Vee vhant to pump you up, girly car!"

"No sir, we don't have regular and premium formulations of electrons."

"Well, the Mini's almost out of charge, I'd better pull over and... oh. Drat."

"Guyz, the pumps, they do nossink!"

ergsum says:

08:49 AM, 02/ 5/10

Just another LA drive-by snooting.

eidolways says:

08:51 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Well, at least the picture is fuel for conversation."

"One of these things is not like the other..."

"One of these items does not belong in this picture. Can you point it out?"

"Y'know, I came in here to show off, but now I just hope I can make it home!"

vwthing1 says:

08:53 AM, 02/ 5/10

Help... the battery died and the tow truck driver left me here.

vwthing1 says:

08:54 AM, 02/ 5/10

IL tests the Mini-E smug emissions.

subytrojan says:

09:02 AM, 02/ 5/10

It may be MINI, but it isn't really Mobil(e)! (due to its range)

or

Range Envy

felonious says:

09:18 AM, 02/ 5/10

Mini-E drivers just love messing with full-service attendants. :)

skiboy90 says:

09:39 AM, 02/ 5/10

The little puppy who lost his way.

tomm250 says:

09:40 AM, 02/ 5/10

You can't get there from here

rick8365 says:

09:45 AM, 02/ 5/10

Oil Giant Still Contemplating E-Commerce.


NOT....a good place to spark up a conversation!

rick8365 says:

09:50 AM, 02/ 5/10

Mini E driver brags by driving around with realistic faux gas pump mounted to his roof.

rick8365 says:

09:53 AM, 02/ 5/10

It's Electric?!?

rick8365 says:

09:59 AM, 02/ 5/10

Then again.....I've never really gotten a charge out of coming here.


I was hoping to leave here all charged up....have to try the strip club instead!

85se says:

10:05 AM, 02/ 5/10

15 cents per kWh? Highway robbery!

rick8365 says:

10:10 AM, 02/ 5/10

I don't understand....this IS.... Electric Avenue and, I AM......Eddy Grant!

bluepunk82 says:

10:16 AM, 02/ 5/10

ImMOBILe Mini E

aleclance says:

10:18 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Mobil 1 Fully Electric"

tomm250 says:

10:26 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Look at em' in there counting their money" I thought to myself "If they only knew..."

hansverner says:

10:32 AM, 02/ 5/10

This pegasus doesn't suffer from gas.

bluepunk82 says:

10:35 AM, 02/ 5/10

Charging instruction: Exit and re-enter car to generate static electricity. Repeat ALL DAY for full charge.

lmbvette says:

10:37 AM, 02/ 5/10

- "If it were only this simple."

- "Electric cars still live in the shadow of Big Oil."

Referring to yesterday's Mini-E post:
-"Oh Crap! I plugged in the 55 Chevy instead!"

dldave says:

10:42 AM, 02/ 5/10

Nothing to see here,move along.

bluepunk82 says:

10:49 AM, 02/ 5/10

Unintended ImMOBILization - Mini-E driver demands recall

hansverner says:

10:51 AM, 02/ 5/10

The Mini-E foreshadowing what's to come.

allenychung says:

10:57 AM, 02/ 5/10

"I can't seem to quit you."

bluepunk82 says:

10:58 AM, 02/ 5/10

Donna DeRosa having a blond moment - proof that weekly bell ringing lowers IQ

thejohnp says:

11:13 AM, 02/ 5/10

1) The only thing I'm here to fuel up on is snacks!

2) There's no room in this thing for groceries, let alone a gas tank.

3) The only mobil I need is my mobil-e.

e90_m3 says:

11:19 AM, 02/ 5/10

Mini-E driver in search for Maxi-P(ad)

rick8365 says:

11:23 AM, 02/ 5/10

Pardon me....would this happen to be a rejuicination station?

rick8365 says:

11:30 AM, 02/ 5/10

Mini E - when it comes to fuel, it's electric, definitely not eclectic.

thejohnp says:

11:33 AM, 02/ 5/10

There's got to be a high volt charger around here somewhere.

bluepunk82 says:

11:39 AM, 02/ 5/10

Sir, we can see you through the security camera. You have no business being here.

mnorm1 says:

11:44 AM, 02/ 5/10

Comparisons to any Chevy is revolting

bluepunk82 says:

11:52 AM, 02/ 5/10

Where is Tesla? We're supposed to juice up here. I hope the Slurpee machine works.

jackson611 says:

12:16 PM, 02/ 5/10

" I went inside to get a drink and the lady asked if I wanted any gas. I told her that I was driving a car that would put her out of business. She saw what I was driving and laughed. She felt so bad for my stupidity that she gave me the drink for free."

hugene says:

12:16 PM, 02/ 5/10

pass go, collect 200 hundred dollars.

hugene says:

12:24 PM, 02/ 5/10

pass go, collect $200

dderosa says:

12:42 PM, 02/ 5/10

Woohoo! 100 comments -- Donna

ergsum says:

12:58 PM, 02/ 5/10

Going Mobil, Acting Noble, Thinking Global

ergsum says:

12:59 PM, 02/ 5/10

Got Juice?

ergsum says:

01:02 PM, 02/ 5/10

Do you sell Cooper Top batteries?

ergsum says:

01:14 PM, 02/ 5/10

"The Dinosaurian Job"

"The Establishmentarian Job"

heeeeresjohnny says:

01:16 PM, 02/ 5/10

Mommy...?

ergsum says:

01:22 PM, 02/ 5/10

"The Electrical Connection"

heeeeresjohnny says:

01:23 PM, 02/ 5/10

Hrmph...? Can I get directions please?

e90_m3 says:

01:30 PM, 02/ 5/10

The British (Leyland) Empire's Last Gleaming--Bringing Down Rockefeller's House

e90_m3 says:

01:31 PM, 02/ 5/10

The Plucky Brit and the Mighty XOM

ergsum says:

01:43 PM, 02/ 5/10

Exxon, exxoff!

bluepunk82 says:

01:45 PM, 02/ 5/10

Am I a Mastercard, Visa, Discover or AMEX? So many choices

bluepunk82 says:

01:46 PM, 02/ 5/10

Debit or credit?

wshuff says:

01:54 PM, 02/ 5/10

Not an approved gasoline container.

bluepunk82 says:

01:55 PM, 02/ 5/10

Sorry, no cash or check. You'll have to charge it.

e90_m3 says:

01:56 PM, 02/ 5/10

Battle of the Bucks--Bayerische Motoren Werke vs Arsenal of Monopoly

joliveira says:

01:56 PM, 02/ 5/10

Mini: -This place should be fun, every car likes going here... Shame that I don't drink.

bluepunk82 says:

01:58 PM, 02/ 5/10

CASH only. You can't charge here.

bluepunk82 says:

02:02 PM, 02/ 5/10

Honey, I only see 88, 89 and 91. I don't see 110 or 220.

bluepunk82 says:

02:05 PM, 02/ 5/10

EDIT: Honey, I only see 87, 89 and 91. I don't see 110 or 220.

ergsum says:

02:09 PM, 02/ 5/10

Fuel for thought.

e90_m3 says:

02:13 PM, 02/ 5/10

Future "History Channel" Announcement:
June 6, 2010, E-Day. Allied green forces assualted the Exxis Stronghold outside Ohama Steaks.

ergsum says:

02:21 PM, 02/ 5/10

I'm sorry, this isn't working. It's not you, it's me. We Can Still Be Friends.

subaru123 says:

02:40 PM, 02/ 5/10

louiswei says:

03:07 PM, 02/ 5/10

*Out of juice* $&#$%&*@#$!#&*#!...

SAVED!!!

Wait...

bluepunk82 says:

03:50 PM, 02/ 5/10

Just passing gas

rick8365 says:

03:54 PM, 02/ 5/10

subaru123 says:
02:40 PM, 02/ 5/10
RTFM!

hahaha - good one!

f1ndler says:

09:54 AM, 02/ 6/10

Got some change?

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