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Move over, Tesla Easter eggs—this Corvette’s driver instrument cluster has something way better. A mechanic sat in the driver’s seat for an inspection. The car welcomed him with “Hello S***head”* on the digital dash. Whether this is the owner’s daily affirmation, a clever prank, or a tech mistake they can’t undo, one thing is clear: This car has more personality than most drivers.

Two possibilities: comedy or cruelty on the Corvette’s instrument cluster

There are two ways this happened. First, the Corvette owner changed the instrument cluster on purpose, knowing a mechanic would see it. If so, hats off—that’s a next-level prank. It’s a time-intensive change. All for the moment some unsuspecting tech slides into the seat, only to be greeted like an unwanted stepchild.

Or, and let’s be real, this Corvette driver can’t even figure out how to change the dashboard message back. Maybe a tech-savvy friend (or grandkid) set the message up on the Corvette instrument cluster. Now the driver’s locked in dashboard purgatory, screaming at his car on the daily.

The internet reacts: roast mode engaged

Reddit had thoughts. Some shared their own Corvette instrument cluster startup messages:

• “Mine says ’one bad motherf***’ and it’s gotten a few chuckles out of the techs.”** – u/u3h

• “My Charger display says ’BAD MOTHERF***’ lol. We should start a club.”** – u/Cornered_Animal

• “Mine says ‘Welcome 007.’ Thinking about changing it to ‘Missiles Armed’ next.” – u/OBSIDIAN_ORD3R

• “I’d go for ‘Oh. It’s you.’” – u/pizzaboy192

• “I have my C6 set to say ’Think fast, sass.’”* – u/Selevtar07

One user asked the real question: “Imagine getting pulled over and the cop sees this.” Another had a theory: “I’d like to think his brother set this and he doesn’t know how to change it.”

Corvette drivers: a special breed

Corvette owners already have a reputation. Midlife crisis? Check. White New Balances? Check. But self-deprecating humor? That’s rare. Maybe this owner is different. Maybe he’s laughing every time he starts his car.

Or, more likely, he’s cussing out the dashboard every morning, furious he can’t figure out how to change it back. With what I know about the average Corvette guy, that seems about right.

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Just in for an inspection & was greeted with this…
byu/W-h3x inJustrolledintotheshop
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Henry Cesari

Henry Cesari is a MotorBiscuit Staff Writer who brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Henry covers Ford models daily, including the F-150. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. He’s an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts. Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont.