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17Not what you are looking for but related (from Over the Hedge): RJ: That is an S.U.V; Humans ride in them because they are slowly losing their ability to walk. Penny: Jeepers, its so big! Lou: How many humans fit in there? RJ: Usually, one.– SkoobaCommented Jul 3, 2017 at 12:43
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2As soon as you mention the M25 I think of Good Omens, but can't see an obvious quote in that. H2G2 talks a lot about bypasses.– Jeremy FrenchCommented Jul 3, 2017 at 12:52
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5A related joke in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is the name of the character Ford Prefect. He's an alien who mistaken belief about the dominant life form Earth led him to chose to name himself after a car in order to blend in. This something of a trope. The National Film Board of Canada animated short What on Earth! is framed as a documentary made by aliens about dominant life form on Earth, the automobile.– Ross RidgeCommented Jul 3, 2017 at 22:09
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2@JeremyFrench Thanks for the Good Omens tip, it led me to finding this quote in the book: "Cars, in theory, give you a terrifically fast method of traveling from place to place. Traffic jams, on the other hand, give you a terrific opportunity to stay still." This is a bit related to what I am looking for.– JasonMcFCommented Jul 4, 2017 at 22:02
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2Reminds me of the saying: "Ancient humans used to bang drums and make noise in the belief it would cause it to rain. Modern humans honk horns and make noise in the belief it will fix a traffic jam." O.o– DittoCommented Jul 5, 2017 at 14:15
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