Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 11:34:48 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: Saabs in Movies
Jan Soderberg wrote: > > There is a phenomena I've noticed in American films; > Saab cars seems to be a favourite attribute in films to signal a mixture > of: welth, esthetic concern, intellect, sportyness and independence. > To support this theory, please fill in more examples, this is just a few I > could think of: > (Also, does anyone know if Saab has to pay for these displays?) > > - 'Throw Momma from the train' (Billy Crystal/Danny DeVito), crashes Saab > 92? (exception; just an odd car here) > - 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' (Chevy Chase) snobbish > neighbours of the Griswolds had a Saab 9000 > - 'Scenes from a Mall' (Bette Midler och Woody Allen had one 9000 each!) > - 'Final Analysis' (Richard Gere/Uma Thurman), psychiatrist driving a 900 > convertible > - 'Grosse Point Blanke' Hit man drives 900 convertible > - 'As Good As It Gets', Jack Nicholson drives 900 Convertible Check out my webpage: http://www.bfp.net/saabweb http://www.bfp.net/saabweb/silverscreen.htm -Justin