I did not like the Rat Fink character and was even repelled by it (although the cars were alright) and feel this presupposed my future as a social conservative/trad. No kidding, early preferences predict a lot.
On a parallel note, model building and painting models is where I acquired early facility with skills that formed the basis for hobby activities until this very day (will be working on a Buell custom motorcycle later today). I was a perfectionist and I can’t tell you how many times I dunked the whole plastic body in thinner to remove the enamel and start once again. Kids now are missing this stage.
Ah, the memories. Between 1963 and 1965, I probably built every model Revel produced.
BIG DADDY ROTH, THE MASTER OF THE EXTENDED GEAR STICK