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Thursday 18 November 2010
Karma Kanics: The New Age Vehicle Well-Running Centre
They weren't getting the custom they thought they 'orta, so they consulted a brand consultant. Consequently, they ditched the name "The New Age Vehicle Well-Running Centre" and have relaunched as "Karma Kanics"
Ah darn - I was going to use the same idea as part of our inaugural Cork Skeptics in the Castle meeting next week. Great minds thinking alike and all the rest of it.
Interestingly, a mate of mine lived next door to a Wiccan who had a rather elderly Renault. He was often seen in the street making strange gestures in front of the car in an attempt to get the thing to start.
I'm surprised there is no mention of homeopathic horsepower - the aincient art of diluting petrol with water in order to save money on fuel (and enhance the potency of the fuel, thereby improving performance whilst simultaneously reducing emissions harmful to our environment).
Some say that this is now why bottled water is the same cost per litre as fuel when brought from a service station.
Don't forget "Faith Fixing", perhaps the most common form of CAM - you don't actually do anything, you just really really want the car to start, and if it seems to be having trouble, you mutter "start you stupid bastard" until it does?
It's actually brake fluid not brake fluid.
ReplyDeleteYou made me snort my beer in laughter.
ReplyDeleteYou owe me 10E-23 pints
8-)
Solonian
Is your establishment by any chance affiliated with this fine center of learning as endorsed by the renowned Dr. Boli?
ReplyDeleteBrilliant stuff Mr Jago. Duly shared and disseminated (with credit to you naturally).
ReplyDeleteWonderful. This is going to be a classic.
ReplyDeletebut traditional car healing techniques have been practised for thousands of years!
ReplyDeleteIt worked for me...
ReplyDeleteThey weren't getting the custom they thought they 'orta, so they consulted a brand consultant. Consequently, they ditched the name "The New Age Vehicle Well-Running Centre" and have relaunched as "Karma Kanics"
ReplyDeleteAh darn - I was going to use the same idea as part of our inaugural Cork Skeptics in the Castle meeting next week. Great minds thinking alike and all the rest of it.
ReplyDeleteI love it by the way.
@anon
ReplyDeleteThanks for the new title suggestion. I've knicked it.
It really drives home the point!
ReplyDeleteInterestingly, a mate of mine lived next door to a Wiccan who had a rather elderly Renault. He was often seen in the street making strange gestures in front of the car in an attempt to get the thing to start.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised there is no mention of homeopathic horsepower - the aincient art of diluting petrol with water in order to save money on fuel (and enhance the potency of the fuel, thereby improving performance whilst simultaneously reducing emissions harmful to our environment).
ReplyDeleteSome say that this is now why bottled water is the same cost per litre as fuel when brought from a service station.
Brilliantly clever!
ReplyDeleteI had a god belly-laugh throughout.
How on earth did you think of the VW Yin/Yang symbol?
Lots of really good puns as well.
Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget "Faith Fixing", perhaps the most common form of CAM - you don't actually do anything, you just really really want the car to start, and if it seems to be having trouble, you mutter "start you stupid bastard" until it does?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prizes_for_evidence_of_the_paranormal
ReplyDeleteHOW NOSTRADAMUS WON ALL THE PARANORMAL PRIZES!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostradamus
THE HIGH PRICE OF REVOLUTION
youtube.com/user/xviolatex?feature=mhum
Laughed a lot.
ReplyDeleteNice CAM-shaft Mr Jago.
"Dennis" aka David Mabus is on a bit of spamming spree at the moment.
ReplyDeleteMarkuze is back on his meds. At least enough to locate the Nurse's computer in his ward.
ReplyDeleteWhy is there no mention of Rubropuncture Therapy here?
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