However, it has attracted attention for a very different reason.
Controversial Look
In the past, we've seen our fair share of border patrol trucks decked out in that familiar green and white livery, including an F-150 Raptor or two. These trucks are obviously used for official purposes, sporting a look that San Diego, California resident Jacob McGennis was a fan of. In fact, he went so far as to create his own tribute F-150 Raptor border patrol vehicle, though it stirred up a bit of controversy recently for its unique treatment.
Photos: Jacob McGennis
Thot Patrol
While, from a distance, this Raptor may look like a real border patrol vehicle, when you get a bit closer, you'll notice that it isn't - rather it's sort of a parody. That much is obvious by the truck's "Thot Patrol" markings, which take the place of "border patrol" logos placed around the pickup, a term that is often used to refer to "promiscuous people."
Photos: Jacob McGennis
Instant Business
The look has become so popular that McGennis has capitalized on it by selling his own merchandise. "I did the first version of the design on my truck in June of 2021- since then, I've revised the design a bunch of times, made unique Thot Patrol-themed designs for two of my other cars, and sold dozens of Thot Patrol vehicle wrap kits to people around the world,” McGennis told CBS 8 News.
Photos: Jacob McGennis
Legal Problems
Problem is, some questioned the legality of making a vehicle that closely mimics that of one that's driven by law enforcement. California vehicle code section 40800 states that "no person shall own or operate a motor vehicle painted to resemble a motor vehicle used by a peace officer or traffic officer on duty to enforce the law."
Photos: Jacob McGennis
Legality
However, San Diego police confirmed that this particular build doesn't break any laws because it doesn't feature the actual words "border patrol" anywhere on the vehicle, nor any other legitimate law enforcement agency.
Photos: Jacob McGennis
Having Fun
Thus, instead of drawing the ire of law enforcement, McGennis has instead befriended many of them over his unique machine. And while it may have stirred up some kind of controversy, McGennis recently clarified that the whole thing was done in the name of fun. "I wanna make people laugh. I wanna bring some ridiculousness into a serious world," he said in a recent Instagram post, and we certainly can't knock him for that.
Photos: Jacob McGennis
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