This was such a fascinating watch and I loved to learn how other countries also go through this phenomenon with cars specifically. International PR really is a multi-headed hydra. Here in Portugal...
This was such a fascinating watch and I loved to learn how other countries also go through this phenomenon with cars specifically. International PR really is a multi-headed hydra.
Here in Portugal we had the Hyundai Kona renamed to Kauai because the former is literally a slur for vagina. I remember thinking back then it would be hilarious to go buy it overseas and import it, but it probably would have been more expensive than funny.
Love me some Corsicar, they make some incredibly informative automotive related videos. This one was a fun watch, learning about the Comanche Destroyer was eye opening
Love me some Corsicar, they make some incredibly informative automotive related videos. This one was a fun watch, learning about the Comanche Destroyer was eye opening
I will check this video out when I have time but this just made me think of the time I was walking through my neighborhood and was so shocked to see a cool looking car with the word "midget" typed...
I will check this video out when I have time but this just made me think of the time I was walking through my neighborhood and was so shocked to see a cool looking car with the word "midget" typed on it. I assume that one is included
Euphemism Threadmilled itself into obsolescence. The then acceptable term increasingly started being used pejoratively. The preferred nomenclature by the affected is little person.
Euphemism Threadmilled itself into obsolescence. The then acceptable term increasingly started being used pejoratively. The preferred nomenclature by the affected is little person.
This was such a fascinating watch and I loved to learn how other countries also go through this phenomenon with cars specifically. International PR really is a multi-headed hydra.
Here in Portugal we had the Hyundai Kona renamed to Kauai because the former is literally a slur for vagina. I remember thinking back then it would be hilarious to go buy it overseas and import it, but it probably would have been more expensive than funny.
You could just buy the model badge and replace it!
Love me some Corsicar, they make some incredibly informative automotive related videos. This one was a fun watch, learning about the Comanche Destroyer was eye opening
I will check this video out when I have time but this just made me think of the time I was walking through my neighborhood and was so shocked to see a cool looking car with the word "midget" typed on it. I assume that one is included
It is not and the MG Midget predates most of the cars mentioned.
I'm probably not where you are but what's offensive about the word midget?
Euphemism Threadmilled itself into obsolescence. The then acceptable term increasingly started being used pejoratively. The preferred nomenclature by the affected is little person.