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Subject:Re: nicknames for the generations
From:Stuart Redford
Date:Tue, 4 Oct 94 8:43:19 PDT

> 
> 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