> > On Tue, 4 Oct 94 09:56:06 CDT John Ritchie said: > >... Also, I propose that we adopt "UrineVan" as the list-approved > >slang for the latest generation of bus. Good one, Wizzer! > > now, now, children. :) as much as i like a good phrase, i'm afraid that the > Urinevan name just doesn't fit. all the other nicknames (split-window, > bread-loaf/bay-window, brick) refer to an external feature or the shape of > the bus. besides ... EuroVans don't come in yellow in this country. ;) I agree. Trashing brandnames is a habit I picked up working with bicycle mechanics who tended to be arrogant and had plenty time to gab as their job is play to them. wizzer
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