Wednesday, September 2, 2009

It stresses me out when...

MapQuest claims I will reach 1733 S. Gilmore Circle Mesa, Arizona 85206 in 7 hours and 2 minutes driving a total of 442.00 miles
while
Google Maps claims I will reach that same address in 7 hours and 28 minutes, but only driving a total of 430.00 miles.

We're leaving at noon.
The shower is at 7:00 pm.
We can't speed because those damned camera speed sleuths get us every time.
(and because it's against the law and irresponsible)

Who am I supposed to believe here? On the one hand, I have a close relationship with google. I go to google for everything. My deepest most thought provoking questions like, "How many calories are in an avocado?" "Where in the U.S.A can I buy Cabo Chips?" "Who is the richest/most righteous bachelor in the world?" Google has never let me down.

On the other hand, Map quest is the pioneer of online directions. Map quest has delivered me safely to all sorts of places, such as the hippest nose piercing shop-- (don't worry, all there is on this nose are unwanted blemishes) or to the closest McDonald's open 24 hours. Maybe though, the fact that Map quest is the pioneer isn't a good thing. Maybe it is outdated. The way it ISN'T always best to go to an older hair dresser, because while they may have 20 more years of experience, they might also not be up to date on the latest trends or techniques.
Maybe map quest is that 50 year old hair dresser.

Oh my gosh! I think I feel a panic attack coming on.

5 comments:

MapQuest said...

Hello there,

Worry not! MapQuest strives to be the most trustworthy source for online mapping and directions. If you find otherwise, please let us know-- we'd love the opportunity to fix any issue you find.

Happy & Safe Travels,

-Your Friends at MapQuest

Annie said...

are they serious?
what the chuff....

Anonymous said...

Take some Prozac and leave the driving to me. Mum

Anonymous said...

I will always choose google maps.

Stevi said...

Google maps is the best. But my bff TomTom will always be #1. :)

I can't believe MapQuest commented on this! hahaha. I missed this post when you first did it. Hilarious. s