Southern Buddhist 1 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I need some help from the creative sides of your brains. I know this is about Buddhism and NASCAR and a bunch of non-porn-related stuff you don't care about, but bear with me for a minute.I wrote a book about how NASCAR can illuminate some principles of Buddhism, such as living in the moment, not fearing death, concentrated focus, letting go of our preconceived desired results and taking what happens philosophically, etc. My point was not just NASCAR, but that if you look with the right mind, Buddhism can fit perfectly in all kinds of popular culture. Conversely, I also wanted to show that pop culture has deeper significance.Anyway, ever since this book was a nebulous idea, I've had the title down cold: Buddha and the Bud Car. I love the alliteration, it has a great ring, and in fact, it's a bit of a pun. "Buddha" is the Sanskrit word that means "awake," and because Sanskrit has left many cognates in the English language (which is considered an Indo-European language), it is from Sanskrit that we actually get the word "bud," for a flower about to awaken. And of course, "Bud" is short for the Budweiser-sponsored car.The book is coming out in November, and the publisher just e-mailed me to say that there is a legal issue and we probably can't use "Bud" in the title at all. I begged him to try to work it out, but if it can't be, he said we need to settle on a new title within the next few days. Here's what he suggested (no particular order):1. Buddha and the Checkered Flag2. Buddha in the Fast Lane3. Buddha and the (fill in the blank) Car4. Drafting BuddhaMy reaction to all of them is meh, but maybe 1 or 2. What do you think, guys? Any preferences or better ideas?Thanks,Arlynda Link to post Share on other sites
CindyLou 11 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Buddha Was a Race Car DriverAnd he drove so goddamned fastHe never did win no checkered flagBut he never did come in last Link to post Share on other sites
dapokerbum 0 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 1. Buddha and the Checkered Flag2. Buddha in the Fast Lane3. Buddha and the (fill in the blank) Car4. Drafting BuddhaI Like that one the most.Also, love the Primus reference cindylou Link to post Share on other sites
JubilantLankyLad 1,957 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Buddha Was a Race Car DriverAnd he drove so goddamned fastHe never did win no checkered flagBut he never did come in lastSo he's got that going for him, which is niceFYP Link to post Share on other sites
IQCrash 1 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 BuddhaweiserYou're welcome. /thread Link to post Share on other sites
IQCrash 1 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Racetrack of Enlightenment.BOOM. Done./thread Link to post Share on other sites
IQCrash 1 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Speedway to Heaven.Up top. High five./thread Link to post Share on other sites
JubilantLankyLad 1,957 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 /thread /thread /thread Link to post Share on other sites
James D 0 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Buddhism and CarmaCarma!! Like 'Karma', but a pun!!! Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGrey 6 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Um, helloooo? Link to post Share on other sites
David_Sklansky 1,903 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Of those, I like Drafting Buddha. I like the concept of using an example of greatness in a given field to lessen the effort you yourself have to employ to succeed; I know almost nothing about the philosophy, but unlike other religions, I would guess Buddhism is basically a large-scale practice of drafting Buddha, so to speak. Link to post Share on other sites
goldie79 0 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Buddha Is My Co-DriverDriving With BuddhaI have no idea. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Buddha Doesn't Make Right Turns300 Laps of ExistenceDharma and Greg Biffle Link to post Share on other sites
David_Sklansky 1,903 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Dharma and Greg BiffleHeh. Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Reed 0 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I need some help from the creative sides of your brains. I know this is about Buddhism and NASCAR and a bunch of non-porn-related stuff you don't care about, but bear with me for a minute.I wrote a book about how NASCAR can illuminate some principles of Buddhism, such as living in the moment, not fearing death, concentrated focus, letting go of our preconceived desired results and taking what happens philosophically, etc. My point was not just NASCAR, but that if you look with the right mind, Buddhism can fit perfectly in all kinds of popular culture. Conversely, I also wanted to show that pop culture has deeper significance.Anyway, ever since this book was a nebulous idea, I've had the title down cold: Buddha and the Bud Car. I love the alliteration, it has a great ring, and in fact, it's a bit of a pun. "Buddha" is the Sanskrit word that means "awake," and because Sanskrit has left many cognates in the English language (which is considered an Indo-European language), it is from Sanskrit that we actually get the word "bud," for a flower about to awaken. And of course, "Bud" is short for the Budweiser-sponsored car.The book is coming out in November, and the publisher just e-mailed me to say that there is a legal issue and we probably can't use "Bud" in the title at all. I begged him to try to work it out, but if it can't be, he said we need to settle on a new title within the next few days. Here's what he suggested (no particular order):1. Buddha and the Checkered Flag2. Buddha in the Fast Lane3. Buddha and the (fill in the blank) Car4. Drafting BuddhaMy reaction to all of them is meh, but maybe 1 or 2. What do you think, guys? Any preferences or better ideas?Thanks,ArlyndaPower Windows Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Left Turns with BuddhaIn the Pits with BuddhaDroppin' the hammer with BuddhaMy race car is modified with extra room on the driver's side because Buddha is a tubby bitch. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Buddhacious Ovals Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 No Fat Guys on the TrackRed Necks and Red DotsHow I almost won the Winston Cup Points Championship in a former life.Days of False Religions starring Tom Cruise ( that's a twofer there)Enlightenment on the Straightaways Link to post Share on other sites
Sal Paradise 57 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Dharma and Greg Bifflespectacular.boogity boogitisattva Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Dharma and Greg BiffleMy hat is off to you, sir. Link to post Share on other sites
loogie 115 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Beer Me, BuddhaThe Three-Fingered BuddhaBuddha, The Shape of a Nascar FanBuddhism and Mesh Hats Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGrey 6 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I hate you all for ignoring my amazing photoshop which combined buddha with Nascar better than any of you LOSERS. Link to post Share on other sites
IQCrash 1 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hey guys, I just had a hilarious idea: Link to post Share on other sites
James D 0 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hey guys, I just had a hilarious idea:Hahahahaha!IQCrash, that's awesome... good job. Link to post Share on other sites
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