Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A BMW motorcycle is called a Beemer and a BMW car is called a Bimmer. This is just a long time convention used by those who are enthusiasts of BMW's. I think it started with BMW motorcyclists calling their bikes Beemers but I'm not sure. I know one thing, you'd better make sure you get this right when you're around BMW motorcycle clubs:-) Bud - ----- Original Message ----- From: Kent Jon Peters <KPETERS@huntel.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Friday, January 01, 1999 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: The LUG is a family >why is one called a 'bimmer' and one a 'beemer'? kent >