on 11/18/02 6:59 AM, Jamie Costello at jcostel1168@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Barker" <imagopus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> ...and why do makers of cars, motorbikes and cameras insist on making
> up truly daft names for the US market? They are doing it in this
> country now (e.g. VW Phaeton, Touareg; Skoda Superb)
>
> Cchris
>
> Chris: Car names are just like everything else where branding is more
> important than the product itself. Remember the Ford Expire, errr Aspire,
> and the Hyundai Effluent ,errr Affluent? Personally, I can't wait to get
> my hands on an all-new Belchfire Roustbouquet 8 with stereophonic hubcaps
> and power ashtrays!!
>
> Jamie
> Fort Myers, FL
A long time ago (!) when Usenet was young, before the wasteland nuclear
flamewars hit rec.motorcycle, there was a legendary brand called the
Spagthorpe. The myths tell of the only steam-powered coal-fired two
wheeler... truly a brand set apart. Sadly, they succumbed before the
Harley-Davidson crowd, who have more money than true individuality and
courage. Only a few would dare to ride a Spagthorpe... its all true, you
could look it up...
--
Jim Brokaw
OM-1's, -2's, -4's, (no -3's yet) and no OM-oney...
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