what to say to nit pickers at car shows

The most often asked question I get at shows or cruise-ins is: Why did you paint it THAT color? I just tell them " because I like Pond Scum."
Another frequently asked question is: Does it really have a 440 in it? This one doesn't even get a response from me. I just give them a blank stare.

Possible response to the last question:
"No, it's my area code and I liked it so much I painted it on the scoop."