languages as transport

Assembler=Walking
Forth=Skiing
C=Old single-speed bike, with solid design
C++=Multi-speed foldable Sport+utility bike with speedometer
Java=A cheap chinese moped
C#=Bike with electric assist
Haskell=Chair(with wheels, but you won't like to use them anyway)
JavaScript=A kid's bike with training wheels
Lisp=A tribe of hired midgets carrying you in various ways
Prolog=Electric Train
Basic=A Car

Assembler=Lightspeed travel on a cardboard box
C=Reliable, old, fast jet
C++=A fast but overly complex airplane with high maintenance costs
Java=An enterprise helicopter taxi
C#=A tasteful American sports car
Haskell=A slick concept car that will never be mass produced
JavaScript=A Japanese motorcycle
Lisp=A solar powered tricycle
Basic=A kid's bike
Python=A Corolla