I don't pick a lawn care instrument in an attempt to earn the respect of my neighbors.
My neighbors respect me because I am a successful business man...because I have a loving wife and 2 great, well-behaved kids...because I generally care for others and often times go out of my way to show some empathy to a lesser person in an attempt to make them feel like they are on my level, if even for a brief moment...because I give considerable time and money to various local charities...and because I have a kick *** lawn, which other real men appreciate.
Mock me all you want, but someday when you aren't living in the dorms or some rented double wide you will understand the pride a man takes in the lawn that he owns and nurtures.
I predict a flaming bag of pooh in your near future.