Felt like age discrimination...
 

Recently I was at a car show that had the C7 on display and also someone signing posters.

There was a line of about 10 people when I got there and it was moving rather slow. The reason it was moving slow is because the gentleman signing the posters would ask the persons name, what kind of car they own and just general Corvette conversation. I thought it was cool that be was taking time with each person like that. Keep in mind that it was a predominately older crowd. I would say easily 15-20 years older than me.

As I am waiting my turn, I ask my wife how we should have the poster made out because he is asking everyone before he signs. We decided that just my name would be fine.

When I approached him, I said "Hi. How are you today?"

About 5-10 seconds later I was handed a poster with his name on it. I took it and walked away.

The first words out of my wife's mouth were "That was rude. He didn't even acknowledge you."

I honestly felt the same way that she did. We immediately felt that it was because our age. I am early 30's and she is mid 20's.

Her feelings were that this guys didn't give us the time of day because he didn't think we would be able to buy one.

I purchased my C6 brand new and my C7 is on order but it did irritate the both of us.

No that's not age discrimination. Who was the guy that was signing posters?

No.

Dont sweat it. They'll be dead before you know it.

Yes! You've been profiled.

Laugh and know that you will be the first to a million $.

Age discrimination? No

Brag post about having a 20 something wife? Yes:thumbs:

maybe the signer was just checking out your spouse and forgot what he was doing

It's market research and you are not the target demographic.

Why did you want an autograph from someone you didn't recognize?

Actually, imo, you ARE the TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC. Because w/o you, there aren't enuff old folks to last long enuff to keep the model line going.

Was he dissing you due to your age? Maybe. Or maybe he just forgot what he was doing because of ...oh forget it. Yeah, he probably did. His bad. His judgment error because you, at your age, ensure his retirement plan.

Suffice to say, there are probably more "enlightened" GM folks. This may not have been one of them---or maybe he wasn't with GM at all. Regardless, it was one incident. Let's hope someone reads this, and it doesn't happen again. Bet you can hardly wait for the new C7! :cheers:

Corvette forum is slacking right now. No pics of the wife?!

I do know who he is but I didn't want to use his name in the post.

Lol. :D

:rofl: :rofl:

It could be that some of those in line before you engaged him in conversation? Or it could be coincidence. Or it could be age discrimination.. You'll never know...but I wouldn't waste my time on it.

Why did I even click to come into this ridiculous thread..............lesson learned.

Same here... Racer's avatar was the best part of the thread! :D

:iagree:

This!

Maybe she was so hot that the guy signing the posters was jealous. OP should post pics of his wife to prove my theory.

Pics of wife or it didn't happen

Don't worry about the age issues. I had two new Corvettes as a teenager back in the 70s. I'm sure everyone then though it was an older person's car as well. #4 is on the way and I'm very glad that Corvettes have been a small part of my life for so many years. I haven't seen a teenager who didn't drool over the corvettes at parades and car shows.

Oh! There was more to this thread... He'll, I was still staring at the backside of Racer's daughter. :thumbs:

Nope, thats just thinking to much into it.

Many people signing autos. really could care less who you are or what you are. They're just going through the motions to get through the event. Many times the people signing dont even remember what they say to people. Dont take it seriously at all, no big deal. You got your poster thats all that matters.

Age discrimination? No.

Sex discrimination? Quite possibly!!!! :)

I am sure you are right. Either way I will enjoy the car the same. :cheers:

That makes more sense... :thumbs:

It has NOTHING to do with age... cradle robber!

Mid 20's and Early 30's? Is it that bad? :rofl:

Unless wife pics, who cares

The gent signing was simply allowing us older guys time to stand still and relive ourselves into our Depends . . . . so you have that to look forward to :eek:

:iagree: Truer words were never said. However, since I am posting in this ridiculous thread, IMO the OP and his Wife are a tad too thin skinned. On the other hand with the right Lawyer there could be some monetary compensation coming their way. :rolleyes:

:worthlessnopics:Need to see the Skinny 20 year old wife Dammit!:yesnod:

Crap...just saw "thin skinned".

It could be that a handler tapped the guy on the shoulder and told him to speed it up.

But you should give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he was flummoxed by your wife's youthful beauty.

The lesson here: never miss an opportunity to toss a compliment in her direction.

.Jinx

Nobody ever mentioned skinny... :leaving:

Good point Jinx. I missed that opportunity. :thumbs:

Yeah, saw that after I posted.

lol!!!

Sounds like I'm probably older than most of the people you were standing in line with. The only thing I can say is, dump the 20 something wife and you'll get the respect you deserve. Then send me her phone number.

:rofl: I'm suprised the guy signing didn't write his number on the poster and hand it to the wife.

From Corvette Online, Jim Bell of Chevrolet PR pretty much lays out the objectives for the C7:

CO: I’m sure you’re aware of the mixed reaction to the styling of the Stingray’s tail end, which seems to be the only cosmetic aspect of the car that’s not a pure home run. Is that something that’s up for review for the next update of the C7, or do you think it’s just a case of people not being used to it yet?

Bell: “The whole focus and purpose of this car was to change perceptions, to move the Corvette into a new space. To be very blunt, we expected more criticism than we’ve received. Among younger buyers, they love the way it looks, especially at nighttime. These taillights have a depth and kind of a richness to them – they kind of look like red crystal with light behind them. I don’t think you’re going to see any changes there; this is really going to be the signature look for the Corvette, and the signature look for Chevrolet. Don’t forget that the Corvette is the flagship for the brand. We can’t mess with that too much going forward.”

IOW, don't hold your breath on seeing round taillights. :yesnod:

:iagree:

I love them and I'm glad they made the departure from the round tail lights. It's progress. And by doing what they've done, they're able to utilize LED technology in a more stylish way. These tail lights are unique. No other car has anything like them.

No, he probably thought you didn't want the chatty version.