Bummer Hummer burns at Burning Man 2008
This year, the theme for Burning Man was "The American Dream." While some may argue that being American means choosing what is right or wrong for yourself, the revelers at this year's Burning Man festival made a statement by creating a giant Hummer out of wood. The front of the Bummer Hummer was painted in rather festive shades which blended into military-style camo at the rear. The vehicle was built to represent rampant American consumerism, especially in these days of high gas prices.
The Burning Man festival itself can perhaps be considered a bit excessive itself, and this wooden Hummer certainly could as well. The house-sized vehicle was burned at the end of the festivities - sounds a bit like inconspicuous consumption. Still, regardless of what you think about the Bummer Hummer, some sort of statement was made and witnessed by all those in attendance. Therefore, its builders surely consider it a success. Check out the video after the break for more.
[Source: SFGate]
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oldraven 4:54PM (9/02/2008)
That guy looks like he's a bit on the chubby side. Imagine the gall of him eating all that excess food when there are people starving on this earth.
Big body = Big SUV
Same shit, different pile.
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vahakn 12:56AM (9/20/2008)
yeah.. i know im a bit chubbo.... but that just means i get to keep skinny people like you with bad circulation warm with my big yummy love hugs
come n get one.. you know you want it... ill hug all the spite out of you.
floorman56 6:06PM (9/02/2008)
So what was the carbon footprint of hauling that much wood to the black rock.... THEN burning it ??
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Tobes 6:55PM (9/02/2008)
I don't know about this year as I didn't get to go, but I know last year BRC made an effort to be carbon neutral. If that was continued, then this statement doesn't contradict itself. But either way, the artistic value (and value of the statement they're making) can't be denied.
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CH 3:24AM (9/03/2008)
Well I wouln't be too concerned about the carbon footprint of this action. What bothers me more is that they burned glue and color and this is far worse than just the wood. I do hope though, that the rubber wheels were removed before burning...
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JamesWB 5:56AM (9/03/2008)
How many toxins will be released by burning all that paint?
Stupid hippies, get a grip and look at your own lifestyle before complaining about others.
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