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| Why Do Nigerians Call All Suvs Jeeps? by baconline(m): 7:28pm On May 07, 2021 |
I had an embarrassing moment on an international WhatsApp group when I referred to a Toyota SUV as a Jeep. Pls why do Nigerians call all 4by4 Jeeps? |
| Re: Why Do Nigerians Call All Suvs Jeeps? by Juell(m): 7:35pm On May 07, 2021 |
Same reason they call detergents "Omo", all seasonings "Maggi", all diapers "pampers"....... Etc 8 Likes |
| Re: Why Do Nigerians Call All Suvs Jeeps? by Nobody: 7:54pm On May 07, 2021 |
They were all Jeeps before JEEP - the motor company copyrighted the name. SUVs are Jeep. 4 Likes
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| Re: Why Do Nigerians Call All Suvs Jeeps? by PAQ(m): 9:07pm On May 07, 2021 |
baconline: Because of Rambo movies, Commando & Chuck Norris movies (war films), which were so popular at the time. Most suvs used in them where Jeeps (Wilys MB). The jeep stuck to us for anything that wasnt a saloon or sports car. Thats what i believe, i may be wrong. 1 Like
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| Re: Why Do Nigerians Call All Suvs Jeeps? by Angrygoat: 9:54pm On May 07, 2021 |
Cos thats what everyone understands. Its just like shouting phcn, some ppl still never adapt,na still nepa bill. Lol. Do u have minerals. Yes ok. Give me pepsi |
| Re: Why Do Nigerians Call All Suvs Jeeps? by babatee1985(m): 11:59pm On May 07, 2021 |
Juell:And all toothpaste "Maclean" |
| Re: Why Do Nigerians Call All Suvs Jeeps? by Nobody: 6:05am On May 08, 2021 |
I've noticed that too... In fact, I noticed that several years ago. It started with one of my very ignorant kinsmen who kept on referring to my brother's car as a "Jeep" when it clearly wasn't one. And when you try to point out their little error to them, they either: 1. look at you funny Or 2. dub you "Mr know-all". It is what it is. I still can't wrap my head around why they do that though(to answer your question that is). |
| Re: Why Do Nigerians Call All Suvs Jeeps? by lagusboyyy(m): 3:24pm On May 08, 2021 |
Juell:All noodles "indomie" |
| Re: Why Do Nigerians Call All Suvs Jeeps? by AgentGoat: 11:00pm On May 08, 2021 |
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