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German motoring phrases
This was forwarded to me by a friend. Thought everyone here would enjoy it, so here it is......work is slooooooowwwww during the holidays.
Subject: Fw: German Motoring Phrases
> The abolition of Euro trade barriers in 1996 means that all company cars
> will now be of German origin. To this end the company has produced the
> following list of GERMAN MOTORING PHRASES:
>
> 1. Die BlinkenLeiten Tickentocken = Indicators
>
> 2. Pullknob und KnuckleChoppen = Hood
>
> 3. Der Spitzenpoppenbangentuben = Exhaust
>
> 4. Das Kulink mit Schlippenundshaken = Clutch
>
> 5. Der Phlatt mit Bloody fukken = Puncture
>
> 6. Der Twatten mit Elplatz = Learner driver
>
> 7. Das Bagsaroomfurshagginkin = Estate car
>
> 8. Der Flippenflappenschitspreader = Windscreen wipers
>
> 9. Der Klunkenklinkenfrauleinstrappen = Seat belt
>
> 10. Das Buch fur Aresewipen = Highway map guide
>
> 11. Die Dippenuntdazzel Eiblinden = Headlights
>
> 12. Der Pedalpuschinpilloken = Cyclist
>
> 13. Der Fukkengratentrucken = Truck
>
> 14. Der Bananwaltzen = Skid
>
> 15. Dast Fukkennearenschitzenselfen = Near accident
Victor J. Farren
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