Dodge Recently Shared Something That Astonished Even Its Most Dedicated Fans | Carscoops

      It is not uncommon for stolen Dodge Chargers and Challengers to be involved in illegal street takeovers.

      A recent post raised the question: ‘Marriage is scary, because what if they don’t like street takeovers?’

      Predictably, Dodge's social media team swiftly removed the controversial post.

      Street takeovers have become more prevalent throughout the United States during the Covid-19 pandemic; however, these extremely dangerous events continue to occur nationwide, despite being condemned by nearly everyone with common sense.

      Despite these takeovers being a significant annoyance to many in the automotive enthusiast community, someone with access to Dodge’s Instagram deemed it wise to show support for these events.

      The questionable post was made as part of a series of updates suggesting that ‘marriage is scary’ because your partner might not share all your car-related interests. Some posts were relatively innocuous, including an image of the Dodge Durango, Hornet, and Charger EV, stating, ‘Marriage is scary, because what if they don’t get along with the squad?’

      Another read, ‘Marriage is scary, because what if you have to love them more than you love your Hellcat?’ However, one particular post ignited widespread backlash. It stated, ‘Marriage is scary, because what if they don’t like street takeovers?’ alongside an image of a dark green Challenger SRT surrounded by tire smoke.

      Dodge unsurprisingly removed the post, likely in reaction to the flood of negative comments on Instagram, although screenshots were taken, including by our friends at The Autopian.

      Whether this association was intentional is uncertain, but it’s important to note that Dodge Chargers and Challengers are often seen at street takeovers. The brand may have been aware of this link prior to posting.

      Ultimately, the post caused more issues than it was worth. Beyond the negative perception, there’s a more significant concern: many of the vehicles involved in street takeovers are stolen. This context renders the post particularly insensitive, undermining what was probably meant to be a lighthearted comment on car culture.

      For a brand so closely affiliated with American muscle cars, it serves as a reminder that some boundaries should not be crossed, even for the sake of engagement.