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You Write the Caption: New GM CEO Ed Whitacre Chats With the Troops

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GM's newly appointed CEO chats up some employees at one of GM's plants in Flint, Mi.

Care to guess what they talked about?

And don't forget about our long-term car caption contest.

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68 Comments

cah11705 says:

04:25 AM, 02/ 5/10

Is it me or does he look like David Letterman?

lowmilelude says:

04:45 AM, 02/ 5/10

"So. How YOU doin?"

e90_m3 says:

05:00 AM, 02/ 5/10

What do they say about a man with two women next to him?

throwback says:

05:03 AM, 02/ 5/10

"I really am the best man for the job, don't you belive me?"

e90_m3 says:

05:06 AM, 02/ 5/10

Michigan Industry and Livelihood Foundation member to the right.
The other one... um...

n8dawg says:

05:21 AM, 02/ 5/10

"I prefer Levitra. Cialis just doesn't cut it for me."

vt8919 says:

05:30 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Ask your doctor is Cialis is right for you!"

"You know those Yoplait yogurts you can get with the cookie crumbs? Yeah, I like those too."

"Just because we don't make an H2 doesn't have to mean you can't experience a hummer..."

"Yeah, people confuse me for Dave Letterman all the time..."

"A horse is a horse of course of course... talk to Mr. Ed!"

"Why hellooooo Wilbur!"

dougtheeng says:

05:30 AM, 02/ 5/10

"and YOU ladies can just call me Big Papa"

e90_m3 says:

05:39 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Ladies, let's invite the guy in the back and we'll have a foursome... at the golf course"

e90_m3 says:

05:40 AM, 02/ 5/10

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
When your boss looks like Big Dave, do as his employees do (to Letterman)

technetium99 says:

06:31 AM, 02/ 5/10

Damn good thing that I don't work for Toyota, huh?

carguy622 says:

06:36 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Do you like these jeans? You guys wear stuff like this, right?"

afdubas says:

06:41 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Enuff with da sweet talkin', I still need to see some I.D."

"I knew taking this job would help me with the ladies."

"You buy all your clothes at Wal-Mart? ME TOO!"

"That's my daughter you're talking to, MR. BIGSHOT. That's right, I'm watching you."

"My name is Ed-NOT E.D.! I swear!"

xhcxkid says:

06:46 AM, 02/ 5/10

"So do you think my business cards will be in before they replace me?"
"I don;t know about you but this is the best Temp job I've ever had!!"

roadburner says:

06:52 AM, 02/ 5/10

"What brand should I kill next?"
"Don't let the sweat shirt and jeans fool you; I wouldn't know a good car if it ran over me."
"I thought my lack of automotive knowledge would be a hindrance, but at GM I fit right in."
" What's all this fuss about EPS problems? Can't you try hormone therapy?

9krpm says:

07:03 AM, 02/ 5/10

Why, yes, I did use a David Letterman pic for Facebook's doppelganger week.

jeepsrt says:

07:20 AM, 02/ 5/10

So, Do you want to see it too?

oldchap says:

07:34 AM, 02/ 5/10

Look security, I just forgot my tie. I run this company. Honest.

questionlp says:

07:40 AM, 02/ 5/10

I don't know about cars, but I know women.

Are you going to twin-charge my Volt?

You get a G6, and you get a G6... oh wait.

technetium99 says:

07:41 AM, 02/ 5/10

Well Mrs. Wiggum, Smithers said I would blend in with these clothes. You think I do? Exxxx-cellent!

93aero says:

07:56 AM, 02/ 5/10

"You know, we could probably send over some toyotas for your enemies; they'll make your job A LOT easier. .....No but really, buy a GM.....please!!!!!"

93aero says:

07:58 AM, 02/ 5/10

(That would be how he plans on making friends with is employees)

blueprint1 says:

08:23 AM, 02/ 5/10

Security? That cutie is grabbing my Letterman

moparbad says:

08:25 AM, 02/ 5/10

Thank you for your great ideas on what we can do with Hummer.

moparbad says:

08:27 AM, 02/ 5/10

or

thank you for your ideas on what we should do with Hummer, you are right, smaller Hummers would be better for the Chinese market

vwthing1 says:

08:58 AM, 02/ 5/10

Whew that ride over here was rough... the gas pedal stuck on my Camry.

vwthing1 says:

09:00 AM, 02/ 5/10

I got a huuge bonus this year... how about you guys?

vwthing1 says:

09:04 AM, 02/ 5/10

I like to add a little drama just like Trump on TV... it went kind of like this: Fritz "You're Fired!"

84skyblue says:

09:08 AM, 02/ 5/10

"You're a funny guy, Mr. Whitacre but we have to escort you out of the building now."

e90_m3 says:

09:32 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Ladies, I'm gonna take you to Hollywood. You on my left will co-star Courtney Cox in 'Cougartown'. You fine lady on my right can replace Barefoot Contessa on Food Network."

^ I was going to say "the Biggest Loser", but that was just too mean.

inlinesix says:

09:36 AM, 02/ 5/10


"Bob said to come talk to you because I am still trying to learn about these cars"

"You should switch your cell carrier to AT&T, I hear they have good service..."

hendrix22 says:

09:37 AM, 02/ 5/10

Ladies, aren't you glad we didn't cut casual Friday's?

rick8365 says:

09:38 AM, 02/ 5/10

Guy in the back - "A suit is a suit.....I do kinda like him in those jeans, though."

roadburner says:

09:40 AM, 02/ 5/10

"What a coincidence- I don't know anything about building cars either!"

inlinesix says:

09:59 AM, 02/ 5/10

"I really like orange too sir" Ed replies "ok, you're not fired, yet :)"


inlinesix says:

10:04 AM, 02/ 5/10

"You're saying this is too casual?"

"Your coat says Security Guard, I bet I could outrun you"

rick8365 says:

10:15 AM, 02/ 5/10

Guy in back to self - "I was building cars while this guy was in diapers."

rick8365 says:

10:18 AM, 02/ 5/10

Hey....let's all grab a little, or...a lot!

vwthing1 says:

10:34 AM, 02/ 5/10

So, instead of pink slips, we'll just invite you to a "special screening" of Roger & Me

e90_m3 says:

10:35 AM, 02/ 5/10

"The threat is real... from my Abs of Steel"

lmbvette says:

10:40 AM, 02/ 5/10

- "Does this shirt make me look fat?"

e90_m3 says:

11:04 AM, 02/ 5/10

Big Dave rips off Conan with "Noches de Pasion con Senor O'Whitacre"

subytrojan says:

11:13 AM, 02/ 5/10

Judging by the women's apparel, they are both security officers at the plant.

"Make sure you two keep Jack Bauer out. His show is sponsored by Ford."

bluepunk82 says:

11:17 AM, 02/ 5/10

Sir, stop squeezing my behind. They are taking pictures.

thejohnp says:

11:18 AM, 02/ 5/10

1) I'm dressing casual since my job's secure, now about you two...

2) Why yes I am that guy from the commercial!

3) So you want to run a division?

thejohnp says:

11:22 AM, 02/ 5/10

Probably the first time you're glad you're not working for Toyota, huh?

rick8365 says:

11:34 AM, 02/ 5/10

"She's grabbing mine, so I thought I'd grab yours.....no?"

rick8365 says:

11:36 AM, 02/ 5/10

No Kidding....and you're Paula Blart?

wshuff says:

11:41 AM, 02/ 5/10

"And then we switched the defective pedals for the good ones. The hardest part was sneaking in under their noses, but luckily Toyota didn't have top notch security like you . . ."

bluepunk82 says:

11:44 AM, 02/ 5/10

"Sir, please put you other hand in your pocket."

mnorm1 says:

11:48 AM, 02/ 5/10

Is that guy behind me still checkin' out my a$$

bluepunk82 says:

11:54 AM, 02/ 5/10

EDIT: "Sir, please put your other hand in your pocket."

moparbad says:

11:58 AM, 02/ 5/10

We have openings on the Chevy Volt Dance Team!

jackson611 says:

12:05 PM, 02/ 5/10

"I also enjoy wearing ill fitting clothes. There's something so trash about it, but i really like doing it. Really"

jackson611 says:

12:08 PM, 02/ 5/10

"This is the last time let the PR department shop for me. I went to Texas Tech, not UT, I can't be seen wearing Burnt Orange."

bluepunk82 says:

12:28 PM, 02/ 5/10

"I started this weight-loss program with Jenny Craig and the food is amazing!!!"

bluepunk82 says:

01:22 PM, 02/ 5/10

"I love your hair color. Should I go blond or brunette? How about red?"

bluepunk82 says:

01:28 PM, 02/ 5/10

"Sir, we are the Fashion Police. Wearing that atrocious brown shirt is a felony."

jeremiah4 says:

01:44 PM, 02/ 5/10

Is that a bailout in your pocket Mr. Whitacre or are you just happy to see me?

rick8365 says:

01:46 PM, 02/ 5/10

Who here wants to see Big Ed's stimulus package?

e90_m3 says:

02:03 PM, 02/ 5/10

To IL:

What do we want? Honorary Mentions
When do we want it? This Afternoon!

bluepunk82 says:

02:17 PM, 02/ 5/10

"Did you watch last night's episode of the Biggest Loser? I love that show."

bluepunk82 says:

02:28 PM, 02/ 5/10

"OMG, your makeup is to die for. What kind of foundation do you use?"

heavysixer says:

02:35 PM, 02/ 5/10

"So you'll keep Fritz and all the old Motor's Liquidation Company folks out, right?"

"Can we pay you in cars?"

"Shoot on sight if you see any bill collectors, okay?"

"You'll be replaced by a Robonaut in a few months..."

vwthing1 says:

02:39 PM, 02/ 5/10

I'm not sure how to pronounce it... I think it's French.

e90_m3 says:

02:48 PM, 02/ 5/10

@vwthing1:

Manage a 3?

e90_m3 says:

02:51 PM, 02/ 5/10

Do I have a dirty mind, or does this look like a scene from "XXXXX My Husband, Please"

vwthing1 says:

03:15 PM, 02/ 5/10

@e90_m3: you got it... I was going for a play on the Seinfeld 'roommate switch' episode I think a similar line is in there.

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