On Sun, 22 Sep 1996, Phil Bates wrote:
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> >"MT" which stood for "Morris Tractors" but the Lucas >Logo people got it
> >incorrect and made it "MG". Since manufacturing >was behind schedule,
> >because
> >of a mysterious electrical problem in the >cars, they just used the "MG"
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> >foreman, who was >originally from Korea, liked the "MG" logo since it rhymed
> >with Kimchee, >a Korean delicacy of fermented cabbage. To this very day, the
> >>MG is known in Korea as the Kimchee. Very few people know about >this and
> >>I'm pleased to finally set the record straight.
>
>
> I want to know how it is that MG rhymed with kimchee, but MT did not rhyme
> wiht kimchee. Seems to me that they both rhyme. Hmmm I think somebody's
> been reeled in hook line and sinker.
>
I belive that you mean hook line and STINKER. I have eaten many forms of
kimchee and they do have a unique odor. BTW my wife is Korean and can not
confirm this story. I will check with my brother in law (he is a car
buff). This whole story reeks of urban rumor.
Lex
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