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Over time, the media has elevated the popularity of various vehicles by highlighting some of the fictional rides that have graced the pages of novels, the lyrics of songs, the 30-minute TV show, and the silver screen. Whether Fred and Wilma are peddling around in their signature rockmobile, James Bond gets away with his gadget cars or the Beach Boys bring life to the Little Deuce Coupe, it’s sometimes hard to forget that many of these fictional cars really don’t exist. Below are a few examples that have gained fame throughout the years. Batmobile In both the Batman television shows and movies, the superhero-on-the-go often hopped into a sleek, customized vehicle that provided protection for his Bruce Wayne alter ego. Equipped with heavy armor plating and a high performance engine, the evolution of the Batman series displayed increasing levels of gadgets. To reach increased speeds, the Batmobile sometimes offered rocket boosts, while additional weapons and a computerized assistance helped to keep villains at a distance. KITT The talking car that aided David Hasselhoff’s character, Michael Knight, navigate through a sea of enemies and bad guys was a Pontiac Trans Am. The television series focused on a high-tech approach to entertain the audience. Numerous fans watched the show just to see what KITT would do or say next. The popularity of the show even helped to boost Pontiac car sales as the verbal wonder could drive without a passenger and even displayed its own set of entertaining stunts. Christine Stephen King has produced numerous novels that have become popular movies; the same is true with the 1958 Plymouth Fury that seemed to have a mind of its own. Christine was the name given to the car that appeared in the horror novel (with the same name) published in 1983. Driven by supernatural forces, the antique auto created havoc in both the novel and the movie. Herbie Several Disney movies and cartoons have focused on Herbie the song lyrics Lovebug, which was a Volkswagon Beetle that made its first appearance in 1969. Just like Christine, the red, white, and blue striped car with a “53” on its side could also drive without assistance and had a reputation for acting on its own. Most of the time, the car was featured in some sort of racing competition. General Lee The television series and movie named the Dukes of Hazzard showed main characters, Bo and Luke Duke soaring through the air, causing mischief with their get-rich schemes. Their vehicle of choice was a colorful Dodge Charger that allowed the cousins to complete high jumps in almost every episode. The car is also known for its controversial Confederate flag decoration. Who Are You? Has anyone ever approached you and asked "Who ARE you?" with a tone suggested I was someone worth meeting. Even though I knew he was really curious about me, I found myself unable to answer at first. I had an urge to look behind myself for the someone else he must have been talking to. But knowing we were alone, I felt like saying "Who me?" It was strange how off-guard he caught me. Should I just say my name? What would that really tell him about me anyway? Or should I tell him what I do? The oddest and perhaps most telling thing was that what wanted to slip out of my lips was "Oh me? I'm nobody." But I didn't. I couldn't. Because to say I was nobody would be a lie. To have let that escape would have meant singing that tired old song; those lyrics about my being invisible that once seemed so true but had long been exposed as a lie. That falsehood was layed to rest through healing the wounds of divorce and finally, finally having the relationship I always wanted to have... with myself. I stopped giving any power to the myth of being nobody, yet rarely have I ever been asked about the somebody I truly am. So let me turn the tables ask "Who are you?" and then you may genuinely know and personify that sacred substance that is YOU. Until next time, I leave you with abundant peace.