R50/53
Dec 28, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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From: Pgh, PA
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Originally Posted by
Louispup
Sprockets
und now ve DANCE!
(or "und now ve MOTOR!")
Dec 28, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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From: Littleton Colorado
Bangers and mash rocket!!
Dec 28, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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From: MD
I have never heard those terms for 4 wheeled vehicles. I though they were meant for the motorcycles.
Dec 28, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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From: MD
Dec 28, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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From: Overthemountain, AL
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Originally Posted by
msh441
Well... I generally have difficulty referring to ANY 4-wheeled vehicle as a "rocket" of any type. Until you gan do 0-60 in under 3-seconds... it's no rocket. Sorry
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Thanks
wah wah wah
Dec 28, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by
kenchan
meatloaf.
Never heard of Pasta Rocket
I think the OP made that up
Dec 28, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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From: Hot Springs Village, AR
How 'bout "Bubble and Sqeak" Rocket?
Dec 28, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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From: Vacaville, CA
Lime Rocket or Limey Rocket
Dec 28, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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From: Concord, California
I LIKE "COCKNEY ROCKET"
I will be using that
Quote:
Originally Posted by
COOPERation
jolly rocket
cockney rocket
cheeky rocket
full monty rocket
...and the more formal choices...
the queen's rocket or
her majesty's rocket
Dec 28, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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From: Bedford, TX.
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Originally Posted by
COR BLMY
bangers and brats
if were doing food, how about (and not to sound gay) Spotted **** Rocket, wow that really sounds strange
Dec 28, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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From: Sacramento, CA
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Originally Posted by
IrishCooper
if were doing food, how about (and not to sound gay) Spotted **** Rocket, wow that really sounds strange
Unfortunately, most people in the States don't realize that you're referring to a
British pudding dessert . But the name always gets a giggle - why don't you try it?
Dec 28, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Dec 28, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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From: Prescott, AZ, USA
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Originally Posted by
nixjosh2
Roundabout rocket
Best so far!
I was going to say
Italian Job rocket . But that's really stupid.
Dec 28, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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From: Ellicott City, MD
Dec 29, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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From: show me state
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Originally Posted by
MINIclo
Scone rocket?
Well, the Mini is a tasty car.
Dec 29, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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I guess that some of these are better that the references to Fords in the UK as 'Dagenham Dustbins'
Dec 29, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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4th Gear
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From: Barksdale AFB, LA
I like where this is going....
Dec 29, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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Dec 29, 2006 | 10:17 AM
Coordinator :: Cincinnati MINI Club
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From: Cincy
Ankle Biter
Dec 29, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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From: Hagersville, Ontario
sorry kids
Dec 29, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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From: Chardon, Ohio
I think our cars dont fit into one group respectivley.
Dec 29, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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From: Ft Lauderale
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Originally Posted by
Bugs
sorry kids
agreed, thats what my friends call it
Dec 29, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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From: Overthemountain, AL
I don't get the kraut mobile reference? BMWs are made in Germany not Minis. Do they like kraut in England?
Dec 29, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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From: LI, NY
Boddy-rocket (as in Boddington's). That's what I'm gonna use. =o)
Dec 29, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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From: MINI-apolis
I'll take Bugger Rocket for 200, Alex.
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I think the OP made that up
