Freefallguy Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 Good video of a 23 year old Queensland man in a car chase with a stolen Porshce. Oddly enough there was no mention of him driving on the wrong side of the road. Gold Coast car chase
BobKincaid Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 No mention, either, of the fact that the NewsBlondie couldn't pronounce "Porsche." For the uninitiated (which said NewsBlondie apparently IS), it's a two-syllable word. Back in the day (B.F.- Before Family), my 911 wouldn't even start around someone who said "Porsh." Bad enough to see the car mangled, without her mangling its name, as well.
Fuzz AI Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 No mention, either, of the fact that the NewsBlondie couldn't pronounce "Porsche." For the uninitiated (which said NewsBlondie apparently IS), it's a two-syllable word. Back in the day (B.F.- Before Family), my 911 wouldn't even start around someone who said "Porsh." Bad enough to see the car mangled, without her mangling its name, as well. To be fair to the news reporter, Samantha Armytage (nice lady, met her a few times), pronouncing Porsche as "Porsh" is quite common in Aus. When I was growing up in the 80's, that's how everyone around me pronounced it. Even the guys who owned them, pronounced it as "Porsh". Take for example Nissan. I've heard Americans pronounce it as "Nee-san", whereas we pronounce it "Nis-un". Another example is Audi. You probably pronounce it as, "Ou-Dee", where as we pronounce it as, "wanker-mobile"
BobKincaid Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 To be fair to the news reporter, Samantha Armytage (nice lady, met her a few times), pronouncing Porsche as "Porsh" is quite common in Aus. When I was growing up in the 80's, that's how everyone around me pronounced it. Even the guys who owned them, pronounced it as "Porsh". Take for example Nissan. I've heard Americans pronounce it as "Nee-san", whereas we pronounce it "Nis-un". Another example is Audi. You probably pronounce it as, "Ou-Dee", where as we pronounce it as, "wanker-mobile" I'll defer on Aus pronunciations. I got the two-syllable version from a German fella for whom the one syllable version was "somezing vurse zan finkernells on a chalkbort." But the set-up on "wanker-mobile" made me spray my evening tea on the monitor!
Warren Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 The first news report said that the Porshe was stolen from a police officer. I wonder if he had a job delivering papers after work.
Smallclub Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 To be fair to the news reporter, Samantha Armytage (nice lady, met her a few times), pronouncing Porsche as "Porsh" is quite common in Aus. … and in most european countries. Pronouncing the 2 syllables (as in German) would make everyone laugh…
CanuckSARTech Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 No mention, either, of the fact that the NewsBlondie couldn't pronounce "Porsche." For the uninitiated (which said NewsBlondie apparently IS), it's a two-syllable word. Back in the day (B.F.- Before Family), my 911 wouldn't even start around someone who said "Porsh." To be fair to the news reporter, Samantha Armytage (nice lady, met her a few times), pronouncing Porsche as "Porsh" is quite common in Aus. When I was growing up in the 80's, that's how everyone around me pronounced it. Even the guys who owned them, pronounced it as "Porsh". … and in most european countries. Pronouncing the 2 syllables (as in German) would make everyone laugh… Yup, sorry, gotta agree with the other guys here on this one, Bob. Around here, the only ones who call it "Por-scha" are the ones who inevitably get their asses kicked after bitching that their caramel lattes have too much foam on the top while at Starbucks, while wearing their Birkenstocks with preppy clothes and upturned collars (GAWD I hate that!) and handing out "Meat's not healthy!" petition banners. The only ones who pronounce it that way that I know of are the ones who want everyone to say the name, just so everyone can know they have one to prove how little self-confidence they have. (sorry, had to get that little dig in there - I'm a Toyota, Jeep, and BMW man). But, all in all, it's like a million other things - potato/potato, or Audi (Aw-di or Ow-di), etc.
PigFish Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Yup, sorry, gotta agree with the other guys here on this one, Bob. Around here, the only ones who call it "Por-scha" are the ones who inevitably get their asses kicked after bitching that their caramel lattes have too much foam on the top while at Starbucks, while wearing their Birkenstocks with preppy clothes and upturned collars (GAWD I hate that!) and handing out "Meat's not healthy!" petition banners. The only ones who pronounce it that way that I know of are the ones who want everyone to say the name, just so everyone can know they have one to prove how little self-confidence they have. (sorry, had to get that little dig in there - I'm a Toyota, Jeep, and BMW man). But, all in all, it's like a million other things - potato/potato, or Audi (Aw-di or Ow-di), etc. ... too ******* funny! Porsh.... porsh... porsh... (Bob, being my nemesis, I must tease him now and again just to keep him in line!) Nut... luv'ya mate! -LOL -the Pig
mazolaman Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 you've got to admit though,that would be a buz!
Rushman Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 with all that bitching and complaing about proper pronunciation, you failed to realize one salient point. IF YOU ARE GOING TO STEAL A PORSCHE, FOR GODS SAKE DONT BOTHER STEALING A BOXTER - STEAL SOMETHING WORTH A DAMN.
BobKincaid Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 with all that bitching and complaing about proper pronunciation, you failed to realize one salient point. IF YOU ARE GOING TO STEAL A PORSCHE, FOR GODS SAKE DONT BOTHER STEALING A BOXTER - STEAL SOMETHING WORTH A DAMN. There is that. I assumed it was a Boxster, and in that lurvely "state road" yellow shade, no less. Pleh. Then again, while still plenty nice, they've not been the same since the Japanese engineers got hold of them and convinced the folks at the home office to go water-cooled.
BobKincaid Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 ... too ******* funny! Porsh.... porsh... porsh... (Bob, being my nemesis, I must tease him now and again just to keep him in line!) Nut... luv'ya mate! -LOL -the Pig Tooo-shay, Ray! It's only we creeping socialists who use both syllables! Sort of a high sign among us.
PigFish Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 Tooo-shay, Ray! It's only we creeping socialists who use both syllables! Sort of a high sign among us. I don't know mate... me thinks you are a closet capitalist!!! $30 a stick fat banker cigars... Bourgeoisie luxury Western Europe autos... A couple of guns in the locker at home... ... I am beginning to think you are not really committed to the cause!!! -LOL -R
Guest robusto101 Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 Yup, sorry, gotta agree with the other guys here on this one, Bob. Around here, the only ones who call it "Por-scha" are the ones who inevitably get their asses kicked after bitching that their caramel lattes have too much foam on the top while at Starbucks, while wearing their Birkenstocks with preppy clothes and upturned collars (GAWD I hate that!) and handing out "Meat's not healthy!" petition banners. The only ones who pronounce it that way that I know of are the ones who want everyone to say the name, just so everyone can know they have one to prove how little self-confidence they have. (sorry, had to get that little dig in there - I'm a Toyota, Jeep, and BMW man). But, all in all, it's like a million other things - potato/potato, or Audi (Aw-di or Ow-di), etc. Sheesh, what's with all the hatred for Porsche owners? I am not one myself but would love to be one day as it's been a favorite car of mine for quite some time. There are few cars out there that can provide the impressive combination of performance and practicality (I'm not referring to trunk space, but rather the ability to drive it on a daily basis) that Porsche's have delivered year after year. The 911 Turbo might be the most awesome machine out there. BTW, I've heard just as much chatter for those that drive BMW's as those that drive Porsche's. One car is driven by a-holes and the other by those with small weiners. I'll let you figure out which is which And btw, this is all in good fun. I know how messages can send mixed signals; I'm not here to offend anyone (and I'm certainly not offended by anything you have said) but just to hem and haw and get my jabs in like everyone else. Lastly, I also drive a BMW. So looks like I'm aspiring to be a small d*cked jerk off no matter which way you slice it. Dammit! Where did I go wrong in life?!
BobKincaid Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 I don't know mate... me thinks you are a closet capitalist!!! $30 a stick fat banker cigars... Bourgeoisie luxury Western Europe autos... A couple of guns in the locker at home... ... I am beginning to think you are not really committed to the cause!!! -LOL -R ROFL Ray, I said "creeping socialist." VERY slowly! Slower, now that the Porsche's gone. The sacrifices we make for family! With the kids in their teenage years, I'm beginning to pine away again for the music of that engine. Living, as I do, in mountainous country, that car was a delight just to go to the grocery store.
Puros Y Vino Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 I bet Porsche engineers were watching this and high-fiving each other. Any car that can stay straight on 3 wheels after having one jammed up into the bodywork is an engineering marvel.
CanuckSARTech Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 ....BTW, I've heard just as much chatter for those that drive BMW's as those that drive Porsche's. One car is driven by a-holes and the other by those with small weiners. I'll let you figure out which is which ....Lastly, I also drive a BMW. So looks like I'm aspiring to be a small d*cked jerk off no matter which way you slice it. Dammit! Where did I go wrong in life?! LOL. Well, I definitely know I'm an *******, as my wife says as much, but she makes no jest to the other, so I must be good there! And yes, all in jest and fun. No worries! I'd park my old Jeep on any of these any day though! LOL. I bet Porsche engineers were watching this and high-fiving each other. Any car that can stay straight on 3 wheels after having one jammed up into the bodywork is an engineering marvel. Too true! Game, set, match point goes to Frank!
SmokinLightning Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 Anyone know the difference between a Porche and a porcupine? The porcupine has the pricks on the outside!
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