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Have you ever seen an octopus squeezing through the tightest hole to escape back into the ocean? Well, watching the great Shaquille O'Neal climbing into the passenger seat of a Tesla Model S is a surprisingly similar experience.
Most people think of Shaq and other basketball stars and envy them for their fame and fortunes, but they don't stop to think just how difficult the most mundane tasks can be for someone with a way bigger than average height. For instance, while you take doorways for granted, taller people need to constantly assess the height of that frame before deciding whether they need to tilt their heads forward, bend their backs or maybe even their knees.
I know because I've cracked my head open against a well-camouflaged windowsill and, at 6'5", I'm nowhere near as tall as Shaq.
Driving, on the other hand, can also be a challenge. Most modern cars have no problem fitting somebody my size but go back a few years and it's a different story. I don't want to make this thing about myself, but allow me to share one of my greatest frustrations in life.
Back in 2012, I was attending the launch of the then-new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The car was great, the setting was nice, the weather was perfect for a convertible, and I was having the time of my life. Then, the organizers told us that we could drive the entire range of SL models, starting with the iconic 300 SL Gullwing. I looked at it and immediately realized there was no way I was going to drive that. Still, I stubbornly decided to climb in. Five minutes later, I was successful, but also as cramped inside as a sardine. Moving my legs to operate the pedals was out of the question. As was moving the steering wheel that was stuck between my knees. I got out. You'll be proud of me to know I didn't cry.
So, even though we're on different levels, I can definitely relate to what it's like for Shaq to enter these vehicles designed for regular-sized humans. The former NBA star takes the bottom-first, pull your legs in later approach, and it proves to be the right choice. With a little help from his arms, those legs ending in size 22 shoes make it in and the door shuts close. Shaq is catching his breath, proving the whole process was quite the workout. "Elon, you wanna make a big bot Tesla?" he jokes.
Knowing Elon, I wouldn't be surprised if Shaq received a supersized Model S in the mail the following weeks. He's definitely the kind of man who would take advantage of his position to start a pointless but fun project such as this. Alternatively, he could point the retired NBA center toward the upcoming Cybertruck, especially since he's shown interest in electric pickups before when attending a Rivian event.
I know because I've cracked my head open against a well-camouflaged windowsill and, at 6'5", I'm nowhere near as tall as Shaq.
Driving, on the other hand, can also be a challenge. Most modern cars have no problem fitting somebody my size but go back a few years and it's a different story. I don't want to make this thing about myself, but allow me to share one of my greatest frustrations in life.
Back in 2012, I was attending the launch of the then-new Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The car was great, the setting was nice, the weather was perfect for a convertible, and I was having the time of my life. Then, the organizers told us that we could drive the entire range of SL models, starting with the iconic 300 SL Gullwing. I looked at it and immediately realized there was no way I was going to drive that. Still, I stubbornly decided to climb in. Five minutes later, I was successful, but also as cramped inside as a sardine. Moving my legs to operate the pedals was out of the question. As was moving the steering wheel that was stuck between my knees. I got out. You'll be proud of me to know I didn't cry.
So, even though we're on different levels, I can definitely relate to what it's like for Shaq to enter these vehicles designed for regular-sized humans. The former NBA star takes the bottom-first, pull your legs in later approach, and it proves to be the right choice. With a little help from his arms, those legs ending in size 22 shoes make it in and the door shuts close. Shaq is catching his breath, proving the whole process was quite the workout. "Elon, you wanna make a big bot Tesla?" he jokes.
Knowing Elon, I wouldn't be surprised if Shaq received a supersized Model S in the mail the following weeks. He's definitely the kind of man who would take advantage of his position to start a pointless but fun project such as this. Alternatively, he could point the retired NBA center toward the upcoming Cybertruck, especially since he's shown interest in electric pickups before when attending a Rivian event.
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