Posted by Rob, Oh deary deere on March 30, 1998 at 04:03:52:
In Reply to: Re: Alien Returns Tractor posted by FORD MAN on March 30, 1998 at 02:26:37:
: : To set the record straight, we of the planet Zyronius wish to file the following report and inquiry: It is correct that we beamed aboard one 4 wheeled, petroleum fueled device reportedly used by Earth men to achieve bankruptcy. Tests conducted by our engineers indicated that this device was able to produce only enough horsepower to move itself without a load. By the way, what does the Earth letters F O R D on this device mean?
: WARNING---do not turn the thing we call a key-
: if you should start the engine the massive amount
: of power that a ford produces will pull your
: ship out of orbit-- a few on earth have not yet
: learned this-- you should return this machine and
: get one with much less power-- start with a green
: one [like your sister] then work up to a red one
: these are a good start for the real machines
In this case, ford could stand for, Fling into Orbit, Ride Deeres