The Joke Thread

35mmfilmfan · 06-03-2020, 01:09 PM - **9 Likes**

Now that lockdown is easing, there is more traffic on the roads. I nearly got run down by a sports car yesterday.

I thought 'Oh. MG'.

**sbh** · 06-03-2020, 01:30 PM - **1 Like**

Firewoodrental.

jeallen01 · 06-03-2020, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Now that lockdown is easing, there is more traffic on the roads. I nearly got run down by a sports car yesterday.

I thought 'Oh. MG'.

Very early during the lockdown in London, the Met Police pulled over and charged a much larger number than normal drivers of speeding cars (some doing WELL in excess of 100 mph UK, so higher than 100 mph US!) on the roads around here. Personally I saw one car doing about 50-60 mph on the urban dual-carriageway just North of here where the posted limit is 40 mph, and most people don't exceed 35 mph for "self-preservation" reasons

Parallax · 06-03-2020, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by sbh

Firewoodrental.

Had to think about that one for a minute.

**WPRESTO** · 06-03-2020, 03:37 PM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

Now that lockdown is easing, there is more traffic on the roads. I nearly got run down by a sports car yesterday.

I thought 'Oh. MG'.

I guess your escape was a Triumph.

35mmfilmfan · 06-03-2020, 03:45 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

I guess your escape was a Triumph.

I like to think I moved with a certain amount of Elan.

lesmore49 · 06-03-2020, 05:01 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

I like to think I moved with a certain amount of Elan.

Maybe so, but I bet you were so angry, you were ready to Spitfire !

Parallax · 06-03-2020, 05:20 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

I guess your escape was a Triumph.

No, the Escape is made by Ford.

35mmfilmfan · 06-04-2020, 01:58 AM - **3 Likes**

My mother used to have a Ford Fiasco.

lesmore49 · 06-04-2020, 02:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan

My mother used to have a Ford Fiasco.

In the 1960's my aunt had a Canadian market Vauxhall Viva... which GM named Envoy Epic. These cars were known colloquially by mechanics as the Envoy Epidemic....rather than Epic....as they were known to have significant mechanical issues.

**WPRESTO** · 06-04-2020, 05:12 AM - **1 Like**

We had for some years a Rover 2000, a nicely designed car that was badly constructed.

We also had a Renault 16 which had by far the cleverest, most flexible and useful interior of any car we've owned. It also had remarkably comfortable front seats despite their simple design. Something about the weight distribution, tires, and front wheel drive gave it excellent handling in snow and on icy roads, significantly better as best I remember than my current AWD Subaru Forester. But mechanically? OMG did it teach me a lot about fixing cars on my own.

Jean Poitiers · 06-04-2020, 11:57 AM - **2 Likes**

For those who have never heard ... FIAT

Fix
It
Again
Tony

Racer X 69 · 06-04-2020, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

For those who have never heard ... FIAT

Fix
It
Again
Tony

Yes, we ran through all the automotive letter acronyms a while back.

Jean Poitiers · 06-04-2020, 12:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Yes, we ran through all the automotive letter acronyms a while back.

jeallen01 · 06-04-2020, 12:17 PM

What do Greek sheep drink??

Mous-saki, of course

PS: thought that one up myself, I think

06-04-2020, 05:12 AM - 1 Like	#2711
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,089	We had for some years a Rover 2000, a nicely designed car that was badly constructed. We also had a Renault 16 which had by far the cleverest, most flexible and useful interior of any car we've owned. It also had remarkably comfortable front seats despite their simple design. Something about the weight distribution, tires, and front wheel drive gave it excellent handling in snow and on icy roads, significantly better as best I remember than my current AWD Subaru Forester. But mechanically? OMG did it teach me a lot about fixing cars on my own. Last edited by WPRESTO; 06-04-2020 at 05:19 AM.

06-04-2020, 12:17 PM	#2715
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	What do Greek sheep drink?? Mous-saki, of course PS: thought that one up myself, I think Last edited by jeallen01; 06-04-2020 at 01:38 PM.

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06-03-2020, 01:09 PM - 9 Likes	#2701
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,312	Now that lockdown is easing, there is more traffic on the roads. I nearly got run down by a sports car yesterday. I thought 'Oh. MG'.

06-03-2020, 01:30 PM - 1 Like	#2702
sbh Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Black Forest, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 849	Firewoodrental.

06-03-2020, 02:16 PM	#2703
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Now that lockdown is easing, there is more traffic on the roads. I nearly got run down by a sports car yesterday. I thought 'Oh. MG'. Very early during the lockdown in London, the Met Police pulled over and charged a much larger number than normal drivers of speeding cars (some doing WELL in excess of 100 mph UK, so higher than 100 mph US!) on the roads around here. Personally I saw one car doing about 50-60 mph on the urban dual-carriageway just North of here where the posted limit is 40 mph, and most people don't exceed 35 mph for "self-preservation" reasons

06-03-2020, 02:16 PM	#2704
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by sbh Firewoodrental. Had to think about that one for a minute.

06-03-2020, 03:37 PM - 9 Likes	#2705
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,089	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan Now that lockdown is easing, there is more traffic on the roads. I nearly got run down by a sports car yesterday. I thought 'Oh. MG'. I guess your escape was a Triumph.

06-03-2020, 03:45 PM - 5 Likes	#2706
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,312	Originally posted by WPRESTO I guess your escape was a Triumph. I like to think I moved with a certain amount of Elan.

06-03-2020, 05:01 PM - 4 Likes	#2707
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,325	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan I like to think I moved with a certain amount of Elan. Maybe so, but I bet you were so angry, you were ready to Spitfire !

06-03-2020, 05:20 PM - 4 Likes	#2708
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by WPRESTO I guess your escape was a Triumph. No, the Escape is made by Ford.

06-04-2020, 01:58 AM - 3 Likes	#2709
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,312	My mother used to have a Ford Fiasco.

06-04-2020, 02:34 AM - 1 Like	#2710
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,325	Originally posted by 35mmfilmfan My mother used to have a Ford Fiasco. In the 1960's my aunt had a Canadian market Vauxhall Viva... which GM named Envoy Epic. These cars were known colloquially by mechanics as the Envoy Epidemic....rather than Epic....as they were known to have significant mechanical issues.

06-04-2020, 11:57 AM - 2 Likes	#2712
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	For those who have never heard ... FIAT Fix It Again Tony

06-04-2020, 12:05 PM	#2713
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers For those who have never heard ... FIAT Fix It Again Tony Yes, we ran through all the automotive letter acronyms a while back.

06-04-2020, 12:14 PM - 1 Like	#2714
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Yes, we ran through all the automotive letter acronyms a while back.

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