19TROUBLE GOOD MOJO MUSIC ROMANCE CUSTOMIZE STASH BASICS18MAKING ROOM FOR ROMANCE IN YOUR MINI MAKING ROOM FOR ROMANCE IN YOUR MINI Fig. 18 Holding hands while shifting lets you motor along in your relationship:F irst gear. Second gear. Third gear. Nothing but green lights.Public Displays of Affection (P.D.A.)Highly encouraged. You and your designated significant othertake your MINI out for a wash and buff on a bright sunnySunday for the whole world to see. “Yo, people, get a garage!”The Backseat: An IntroductionY our MINI’s spacious backseat and rear cargo area meansthere’s plenty of room to comfortably accommodate everythingy ou need to rev up the romance in any relationship – fromlong-stem roses and heart-shaped helium balloons by thedozen – to a 36”large-screen TV with both rear seats foldeddown. (Degree of romance may vary with relationship mileage.)Making out in your MINIThe backseat. The front seat. Be spontaneous. Refer to factory-authorized owner’s manual for window defogger operations.Unisex chivalryWho cares if men and women are from different planets?C ome down to Earth and open the dang door. It’s the politehuman thing to do.T ip for shameless flirting at red lightsSubstituting the words "olive juice" for "I love you" when lip-synching your affections through the window achievesthe desired effect, and could potentially save you from messyv erbally-binding legal entanglements down the road.Dating tips for married peopleY our MINI can be a great source ofescape from the ruts of everyday life.1. Make a hot date. With your spouse.Act like complete strangers. 2. R emove child seats (if applicable) and 9-to-5 baggage.3. Motor around block and pick her up at "her place". (Or pick him up at "hisplace" – owner gender and romanticorientation may vary.)4. Ca tch dinner and a movie. Or motor to the nearest scenic overlook andcatch a sunset. MIN I Prenuptial Agreement:Substituting birdseed for ceremonial riceon wedding day may invite unwantedaerial bombardment of your MINI’slustrous factory fi nish. But it’s the rightthing to do. Fig. 19 0-60 in 8.5 seconds flat. Leave the in-laws, the ex-boyfriends and the caterer at thealtar, and elope in your MINI. MINI 10535 UOM 7/16/02 11:49 AM Page 20
