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Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:37 pm
by MColes
Rip off of wikipedia that takes the mickey out off almost everything.
This link is worth a look at least
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Morris_Minor
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:28 pm
by linearaudio
There's a scary bit in the "interesting facts" section along the lines that the sale of Morris Minors was banned in CENTRAL SCOTLAND due to the inhabitants habit of dangerously (sic) modifying the brakes and suspension!!!
Does anyone know the author of this inventive write-up?
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:32 pm
by MColes
my favourite quote has to be
"Morris Minors came from the factory complete with an official BMC Calendar to aid the owner in measuring the car's 0-60 MPH time."
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:46 pm
by linearaudio
MColes wrote:my favourite quote has to be
"Morris Minors came from the factory complete with an official BMC Calendar to aid the owner in measuring the car's 0-60 MPH time."
The bit about a Minor briefly establishing a new land speed record until it was realised the speedo was dodgy... could only have been writ by a moggy owner!
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:07 pm
by Sidney'61
"Owners who lived in flat areas such as the English Fens or Holland could purchase cans of Brake Fade which allowed them to experience the true Morris Minor driving thrill."
"Sir Izzywizzy anticipated global warming in the design of the windscreen wipers, having optimised them for desert conditions"
Yes the writer obviously has had lots of experience with the minor, it may only be a joke article but it is very well written!
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:08 pm
by MColes
It's funny because it is mostly true
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:36 am
by captain_70s
The cars are much loved by old people, who appreciate the lack of speed, inadequate brakes and pleasant fart from the exhaust at every gear change.They are, however, held in contempt by the owners of more modern cars, who have invented a new rule for the Highway Code - "You MUST, at any cost, be in front of any car that is older than yours".
Very true!
A very amusing read, and obviously, at least in part, writen by somebody who knows Moggies.
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:07 am
by Peetee
I like that.
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:32 pm
by bmcecosse
Not sold in Central Scotland - due to brake and suspension mods!
I like it!! Did JLH write it - I wonder ????
Edit - Strongly suspect Ray !!
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:52 pm
by stevey
they gave them away free at McDonalds!!!! right im off for a few meal deals!!!!!
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:56 pm
by d_harris
Its a wikipedia type thing, if you have an account you can write what you like.
Its a shame though that somebody has removed the reference to "drinking Jack Daniels" whilst the car was being designed
Its a very entertaining site
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:17 pm
by dunketh
No two wings were ever made exactly the same size. This true reason for this is believed to be hidden in the Pyramids. Curious Shamens known as Fettlers, wielding ceremonial lump hammers and shrieking strange curses and making blood sacrifices are required to perform mystical dances to the gods of geometry before a wing may be successfully offered up.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:31 pm
by rayofleamington
Its a shame though that somebody has removed the reference to "drinking Jack Daniels" whilst the car was being designed
I'm glad someone appreciated that bit ;-)
Unfortunately the guy who removed it didn't get the joke!!
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:07 pm
by Dizzi141
Haha, I loved that. I'm sat at work supervising an exclusion room called the Quiet Room, but the kids kept looking up wondering what I was laughing at.
Anyway, hi everyone, it's been a while!