Introducing the Islamic Car
A manufacturer of really crappy cars in Indonesia got the bright idea that they could sell more cars if they were for Muslims Only. Because worshiping a 7th century warlord should permeate everything they do.
From the BBC here:
The Malaysian carmaker Proton has announced plans to develop an “Islamic car”, designed for Muslim motorists. Proton is planning on teaming up with manufacturers in Iran and Turkey to create the unique vehicle.
The car could boast special features like a compass pointing to Mecca and a dedicated space to keep a copy of the Koran and a headscarf.
Safety features or fuel economy is one way of selling a car, but Proton thinks vehicles designed specifically for Muslims across the world represent a huge gap in the market.
Other features would include:
- Four speeds- Forward, Reverse, Park and Martyrdom.
- Floor mats convert to handy prayer rugs.
- Ignition shuts off if a woman sits in the driver’s seat.
- Brakes fail at intersections if a Jew crosses the crosswalk.
- Built in car bomb.
- The horn doesn’t beep. It ululates and yells Allahu Ackbar!
- Bumperstickers read “Honk if you love jihad” and “My other car is a twisted smoking piece of metal lying under the rubble.”
- The hybrid version runs on gasoline and Islamic rage.
Thanks to Fark for the link and most of the jokes.
