Re: Car names. Was: Re: Antw: Vacation

[Skye Poier <skye@jungle.direct.ca>]

Word on the street is that Jay Quinn said:
> That reminds me of the old tale, whether it's true or not, and 
> that is: "Esso" meant Stop in some language. Then they changed it to Exxon.

Its still Esso in Canada! I always wondered why.

> Fill your car with this stuff, and it STOPS!  Not good advertising.

Kind of like Nova gas in Mexico?  Get it No-Va (no-go)

har har
Skye

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