Interestingly, joy often begins even before anything happens; anticipation is one of the most wonderful forms of joy. That is why every road movie begins long before the first bend, and one could say: the fascination of the car lies in institutionalised anticipation. And in the idea that the world belongs to us.
Which brings us back to Fred. Ironically, one of the most famous cars in pop culture has no engine, but what looks like a technical flaw turns out to be a rather clever manifesto. The Flintstones knew this long ago: enthusiasm springs from immediacy. This issue celebrates exactly that. The joy of the car, of setting off, of life and of everything in general. So: windows down, first gear – and off we go.
Yabba Dabba Doo!