Sean Connery Joke Thread (Vol 9)
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AppleJuice said:
In 1993 Rover had three models up for development to replace its 600 and 800 models:
'Flagship': 800 replacement
'Eric': 800 Coupé replacement
'Core': 600 replacement
However Rover could not afford this and quietly dropped 'Flagship' and 'Eric', leaving 'Core', which was renamed 'Isis' (yes, really) and repositioned to replace both the 800 and 600. This was logical in that the 800 and 600 were similar in size with the only distinction between them being the 827i using a V6 engine. Given the KV6 was near completion, it made sense that a six-cylinder engine should be the mainstay of the replacement model. This meant that Rover could cut some ties with Honda.
In 1994 BMW entered stage right and - given the position of the new mangement concerning Honda and 'Isis' development - the decision was taken to drop the 800 and 600. It also relieved Rover of Honda's licensing agreements meaning that Rover could then re-enter the US market with its new model without any restrictions, if it so wished.
The sidemarker shows that the 75 was destined for the US
With this being the case, developing the new model became the focus at Rover. BMW management were very enthusiastic when shown a sketch of 'Isis', which then proceeded further with the new name 'Project RD1' - with a new platform (R40 for the saloon, R41 for the Tourer) - and 2.0- and 2.5-litre V6 engines being the mainstays of the range.
Info from AR Online
Nope. I don’t get that one. Can’t even tell which is the punchline. 'Flagship': 800 replacement
'Eric': 800 Coupé replacement
'Core': 600 replacement
However Rover could not afford this and quietly dropped 'Flagship' and 'Eric', leaving 'Core', which was renamed 'Isis' (yes, really) and repositioned to replace both the 800 and 600. This was logical in that the 800 and 600 were similar in size with the only distinction between them being the 827i using a V6 engine. Given the KV6 was near completion, it made sense that a six-cylinder engine should be the mainstay of the replacement model. This meant that Rover could cut some ties with Honda.
In 1994 BMW entered stage right and - given the position of the new mangement concerning Honda and 'Isis' development - the decision was taken to drop the 800 and 600. It also relieved Rover of Honda's licensing agreements meaning that Rover could then re-enter the US market with its new model without any restrictions, if it so wished.
The sidemarker shows that the 75 was destined for the US
With this being the case, developing the new model became the focus at Rover. BMW management were very enthusiastic when shown a sketch of 'Isis', which then proceeded further with the new name 'Project RD1' - with a new platform (R40 for the saloon, R41 for the Tourer) - and 2.0- and 2.5-litre V6 engines being the mainstays of the range.
Info from AR Online
Speaking of ISIS, a few years ago I was walking through Cabot Square in Canary Wharf and say a frail old lady holiding a map, obviously lost.
I asked her if she wanted any help, she wanted to go to Island Gardens, told her how to get there.
She said there was an ISIS demonstration and she wanted to go there and show her support, Ok I thought. she expalined that many years ago she was a teacher at a private school and believed in what ISIS stood for, she showed me a notice that she had found.
I asked if she knew what ISIS were all about,
'Yes' she said, 'Indpenedant Schools Information Service'.
http://www.isis.org.uk/
I asked her if she wanted any help, she wanted to go to Island Gardens, told her how to get there.
She said there was an ISIS demonstration and she wanted to go there and show her support, Ok I thought. she expalined that many years ago she was a teacher at a private school and believed in what ISIS stood for, she showed me a notice that she had found.
I asked if she knew what ISIS were all about,
'Yes' she said, 'Indpenedant Schools Information Service'.
http://www.isis.org.uk/
Robbo 27 said:
I asked if she knew what ISIS were all about,
'Yes' she said, 'Indpenedant Schools Information Service'.
Ha.. it was a real thing...'Yes' she said, 'Indpenedant Schools Information Service'.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/educa...
Vaud said:
Robbo 27 said:
I asked if she knew what ISIS were all about,
'Yes' she said, 'Indpenedant Schools Information Service'.
Ha.. it was a real thing...'Yes' she said, 'Indpenedant Schools Information Service'.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/educa...
who ordered Kofi to go?
at Hyde park, next to the Diana water feature thingmy, there's a statue named Isis and a big sign saying "Welcome to Isis"
I was walking past, and some bloke read it out loud and laughed, just as a group of Arab women in headscarfss were walking past, they all stopped and gave him a dirty look
at Hyde park, next to the Diana water feature thingmy, there's a statue named Isis and a big sign saying "Welcome to Isis"
I was walking past, and some bloke read it out loud and laughed, just as a group of Arab women in headscarfss were walking past, they all stopped and gave him a dirty look
Hugo a Gogo said:
who ordered Kofi to go?
at Hyde park, next to the Diana water feature thingmy, there's a statue named Isis and a big sign saying "Welcome to Isis"
I was walking past, and some bloke read it out loud and laughed, just as a group of Arab women in headscarfss were walking past, they all stopped and gave him a dirty look
Nobody escapes the headscarf SS. at Hyde park, next to the Diana water feature thingmy, there's a statue named Isis and a big sign saying "Welcome to Isis"
I was walking past, and some bloke read it out loud and laughed, just as a group of Arab women in headscarfss were walking past, they all stopped and gave him a dirty look
I saw a young woman hanging around on the street corner near the bus stop this evening.
She was wearing a very low cut top, a very short tight skirt and thigh length high-heeled boots.
I thought she looked rather cheap, but it turned out she was bl££dy expensive!
Just goes to show you can't always rely on first impressions.
She was wearing a very low cut top, a very short tight skirt and thigh length high-heeled boots.
I thought she looked rather cheap, but it turned out she was bl££dy expensive!
Just goes to show you can't always rely on first impressions.
I met a gorgeous street hooker the other day, so stunning she should have been a model.
I found out she also has a speech impediment when asking her the price for a "quickie".
I was shocked at a figure of £5.00, I asked why so cheep ?
"I have no womb," she said
is that not an advantage ? I asked, no pills and such
Nope she said, we have to do it against the wailings.
I found out she also has a speech impediment when asking her the price for a "quickie".
I was shocked at a figure of £5.00, I asked why so cheep ?
"I have no womb," she said
is that not an advantage ? I asked, no pills and such
Nope she said, we have to do it against the wailings.
Just heard about a new movie that’s coming out in the UK at 19.53 on 24th May 2019.
Humans fight off three giant monsters. One is 35.453m tall, one 45.376m tall and the big one is 90.823m tall. The battle takes place at coordinates 29.9792° N, 31.1342° E.
The movie is called “Specific Rim”
Humans fight off three giant monsters. One is 35.453m tall, one 45.376m tall and the big one is 90.823m tall. The battle takes place at coordinates 29.9792° N, 31.1342° E.
The movie is called “Specific Rim”
Edited by Moonhawk on Sunday 19th August 06:23
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