In recent months there’s been talk in the news regarding the lowering crime rates in El Salvador. Clearly, the government has taken much credit for the feat. But I suspect there’s more to the matter than what’s being disclosed. After all, this recent Suzuki find near my home supports a counter idea: Those lowering crime rates are the result of Gotham City’s Wayne Enterprises opening a local crime-fighting franchise.
And as often happens with all international corporate endeavors, the local franchise is enjoying all the perks that come with the job. On this occasion, a caped-crusader mobile.
You may find the vehicle of choice questionable, as not fitting with the vaunted action-image that Mr. Wayne established in his native Gotham. But while Mr. Wayne is a crusader for justice, he’s also a businessman. And as an astute one, he knows franchises respond to local conditions. With most of San Salvador’s criminals being of the “foot soldier” variety, a thrifty 1980s Suzuki Swift more than amply covers the intended job.
The exterior certainly has gotten a number of Wayne-approved upgrades. From the obligatory franchise logos to a new –and more menacing– grille. Astute eyes may see the car’s radials have barely any thread left, which must be new tech being tested by Wayne Enterprises.
Indeed, I’ve seen this thrifty crusader driving at night and I know there’s more to it than meets the eye. Its mix of blue neons around the wheelbase with red ones accenting the wheel arches is a sight to behold. And those added halogens upfront are truly blinding to oncoming traffic. The ideal tools for crime pursuit! (Though unintendedly causing any oncoming traffic to lose sight of the road).
As we know, Mr. Wayne tends to update these automotive contraptions of his yearly. So, an updated and improved one may appear soon. Whatever news may occur in this regard, I’ll make sure to keep you all posted.
Funny how 50 years later the situation on the ground in Centro America still seems the same .
-Nate