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"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee) 03/17/2015 at 16:07 • Filed to: None

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jkm7680 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 16:10

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Haha, I was planning on posting some REO Speedwagon later today.

Another fun fact: REO stands for Ransom E. Olds. The founder of Oldsmobile

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 16:11

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Heard that a long while back. As a big Oldsmobile fan, I was excited to learn that bit of trivia. Though I still don't like the band.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 16:14

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...but I know what a truck is.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/17/2015 at 16:17

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REO Speedtruck

ttyymmnn > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 16:18

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I heard it from a friend.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 16:20

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REO would have had no translation problems at all in Germany, as a goods truck is an LKW or Lastkraftwagen. The Speedwagon could have been a Schnellwagen. Maybe.

brb borrowing time machine to fuck with heavy truck history

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > ttyymmnn 03/17/2015 at 16:21

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Brian, The Life of > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 16:31

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Heh. REO Speedwagon. One of two concerts I saw because of a girl when I was young and stupid. The other one was Journey ... and Loverboy opened for them.

I've never admitted this on the Internet before.

desertdog5051 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 16:34

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Really? You did not know of REO?

lonestranger > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 16:35

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And Steely Dan was named after a steam-powered dildo from Naked Lunch .

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Brian, The Life of 03/17/2015 at 16:35

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I would argue the shame of having seen Loverboy in concert is outweighed by Journey significantly, but then, I'm a hater.

Brian, The Life of > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 03/17/2015 at 16:38

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That was one shamefull night. I didn't even "Get Lucky."

/seewhatididthere?

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Brian, The Life of 03/17/2015 at 16:40

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I'm just waiting for somebody to admit to going to Honeymoon Suite or Autograph. I don't think we've really plumbed the Silliness Depths until someone does that.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > desertdog5051 03/17/2015 at 17:48

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No. I have no familiarity at all with any of the smaller U.S. automakers prior to the 50's. The only ones I can name off the top of my head are Auburn and Cord.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > ttyymmnn 03/17/2015 at 17:49

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Who heard it from where, exactly?

ttyymmnn > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 18:15

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A friend, who heard it from another.

desertdog5051 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/17/2015 at 19:04

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Just giving you a hard time. :) Most have not heard of them. I grew up in Michigan and to this day the descendants of REO, known as Autocar Truck Company is still in business They produce work trucks. These are beasts that haul 16 axle, 160,000 lb GVW loads.

ToddyDotty > ttyymmnn 03/17/2015 at 20:38

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THAT YOU BEEN MESDING AROUND-(OUND)!