I don’t care what anyone says…

NASCAR IS NOT A SPORT.

Sure, it’s tough to drive a car 200+ miles per hour around in a circle, but that is some BORING driving. I realize that it is like the NUMBER ONE spectator sport in the United States, but MAN, I just don’t get it.

Now, animated movies about NECKCAR featuring famous people’s voices from Pixar Studios…THAT IS SOME SWEET ACTION.

Alli and I are testing out Netflix while I’m on vacation between jobs and Cars was at the top of our list. (We also have checked out Roman Holiday and A Prairie Home Companion and we have Art School Confidential arriving tomorrow.)

I am always amazed by Pixar’s innovation and creativity. In Cars, they have a great homage to the old American roadways (Route 66 and all that), but a great message about responsibility, friendship, and…well…cars. I really enjoyed the movie, although I could have done without Owen Wilson as the main character. Bonnie Hunt wasn’t great either as Owen’s love interest. (Sidenote: this is not a criticism of them as actors, although neither is great, but more a comment on my disenchantment with their voice skills.) Larry the Cable Guy was awesome, though.

Anyway, I would recommend Cars to just about anyone. In fact, you should buy it for me at Amazon. Thanks!