What is a "buzzbomb"? - LotusTalk

Wexler · 06-19-2009, 06:55 AM

I asked in a "general discussion" thread and didn't get an answer...

Can someone please explain, with pics? I searched the site and nothing came up.

Thanks!

lotusforsale · 06-19-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wexler

I asked in a "general discussion" thread and didn't get an answer...

Can someone please explain, with pics? I searched the site and nothing came up.

Thanks!

As originally used, it was slang for a type of German cruise missle during WWII

V-1 flying bomb - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A few folks here use it to refer to the Exise/Elige. To see one, simply go out to your garage.

Wexler · 06-19-2009, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusforsale

As originally used, it was slang for a type of German cruise missle during WWII

V-1 flying bomb - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A few folks here use it to refer to the Exise/Elige. To see one, simply go out to your garage.

NICE! Thanks man!

kestrel74 · 06-19-2009, 07:07 AM

A fictionary term for a Lotus...made up by someone who has made a LOT of ignore lists.

mikeyd · 06-19-2009, 07:29 AM

'Buzzbomb' is a derogatory, disparaging and depreciatory name for the Elise exclusively used by a member called Dickedup.

fpitas · 06-19-2009, 07:35 AM

The stock exhaust is sort of raspy, or buzzy. I replaced mine. Problem solved.

mrcarcrazy · 06-19-2009, 07:35 AM

oh how I love you guys. I feel like family here! hahaha

SweetDaddyD · 06-19-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusforsale

A few folks here use it to refer to the Exise/Elige.

I think it's only one folk. And he sounds like an idiot.

xtn · 06-19-2009, 07:49 AM

I don't necessarily know that it is used in a derogatory fashion. He has weird nicknames for every car it seems.

xtn

lotusforsale · 06-19-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

I think it's only one folk. And he sounds like an idiot.

I just didn't want to inadvertently overlook anyone.

Chris Mackey · 06-19-2009, 07:54 AM

I think buzzbomb is a cute nickname for the car. BUZBOM, by the way, is available as a custom plate from the Texas DOT.

Wexler · 06-19-2009, 08:04 AM

Didn't realize this was a sensitive subject...

mikeyd · 06-19-2009, 08:07 AM

It's not really a sensitive subject - some folks like him, some tolerate him and some have him on ignore but read his posts anyway. I like him - he's funny!

toedrag · 06-19-2009, 08:23 AM

A friendly interpretation on Urban Dictionary

"A bad-ass car, or Macho-Mobile as in the Dead Kennedys' song "Buzzbomb". "

Maybe we've been misreading the usage of the word here...maybe all this time, it's meant to be a compliment?

ok, maybe not. what was I thinking?

Eddie Haskell · 06-19-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by xtn

I don't necessarily know that it is used in a derogatory fashion. He has weird nicknames for every car it seems.

xtn

No, it's derogatory...he was bitching about the engine choice over on Roadfly in '03 - '04**

**(Nevermind that those engines he thought should go into the Elise weren't an option because their manufactors WOULDN'T SELL THEM to Lotus...why get bogged down with details

)

SweetDaddyD · 06-19-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toedrag

A friendly interpretation on Urban Dictionary

"A bad-ass car, or Macho-Mobile as in the Dead Kennedys' song "Buzzbomb". "

Maybe we've been misreading the usage of the word here...maybe all this time, it's meant to be a compliment?

ok, maybe not. what was I thinking?

The guys life revolves around some kind of brokeback mountain type show that got cancelled after a few episodes. You think he's heard of the Dead Kennedys?

Cardinal · 06-19-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddie Haskell

No, it's derogatory...he was bitching about the engine choice over on Roadfly in '03 - '04**

**(Nevermind that those engines he thought should go into the Elise weren't an option because their manufactors WOULDN'T SELL THEM to Lotus...why get bogged down with details

)

S2000 engine?

fitfan · 06-19-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Wexler

I asked in a "general discussion" thread and didn't get an answer...

Can someone please explain, with pics? I searched the site and nothing came up.

Thanks!

stevens esprit, the worlds most desirable lotus, are widley regarded as buzzbombs....

i think 'tardup is funny sometimes - anoying sometimes, but then again i guess that could be said for me as well. (he doen't seem to like to 'be' joked with though?) would like to meet him in person, sounds like a ronin character, probably totaly cool in person?

jasondew · 06-19-2009, 10:46 AM

i don't know if it's derogatory or a compliment. in my opinion however, it's a stupid nickname for a car that already has a name. if it were accepted vernacular i could maybe see it's regular use, but it's one person's made up name.

Thomasio · 06-19-2009, 10:47 AM

Do an "advanced search", with "buzzbomb" (title only), and you will see that with the exception of this thread, each of the others are started by the same person.

06-19-2009, 06:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wexler 4 years...worth the wait! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 114	What is a "buzzbomb"? I asked in a "general discussion" thread and didn't get an answer... Can someone please explain, with pics? I searched the site and nothing came up. Thanks! __________________ 2007 Elise - Starlight Black, biscuit 2004 Jaguar X-type

06-19-2009, 07:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
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06-19-2009, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
mikeyd now where was I...? Join Date: May 2009 Location: with Peter and Lois Griffin Posts: 155	'Buzzbomb' is a derogatory, disparaging and depreciatory name for the Elise exclusively used by a member called Dickedup. __________________ I must not bet on the Top Gear board. I must not bet on the Top Gear board. I must not bet on the Top Gear board.

06-19-2009, 07:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
fpitas User, Registered Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,826	The stock exhaust is sort of raspy, or buzzy. I replaced mine. Problem solved. __________________ Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper 2000 Black Integra Type R: - 213,000 miles & needs rebuilding...

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06-19-2009, 07:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,841	I don't necessarily know that it is used in a derogatory fashion. He has weird nicknames for every car it seems. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

06-19-2009, 07:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,587	I think buzzbomb is a cute nickname for the car. BUZBOM, by the way, is available as a custom plate from the Texas DOT. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

06-19-2009, 08:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
Wexler 4 years...worth the wait! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 114	Didn't realize this was a sensitive subject... __________________ 2007 Elise - Starlight Black, biscuit 2004 Jaguar X-type

06-19-2009, 08:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
mikeyd now where was I...? Join Date: May 2009 Location: with Peter and Lois Griffin Posts: 155	It's not really a sensitive subject - some folks like him, some tolerate him and some have him on ignore but read his posts anyway. I like him - he's funny! __________________ I must not bet on the Top Gear board. I must not bet on the Top Gear board. I must not bet on the Top Gear board.

06-19-2009, 08:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
toedrag Crunchy Smurf Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 254 Images: 25	A friendly interpretation on Urban Dictionary "A bad-ass car, or Macho-Mobile as in the Dead Kennedys' song "Buzzbomb". " Maybe we've been misreading the usage of the word here...maybe all this time, it's meant to be a compliment? ok, maybe not. what was I thinking? __________________ 2006 Laser Blue Elise -aka, Blue Lightning 2.0, The Little Blue Car, my automobile soul mate

06-19-2009, 10:46 AM	#19 (permalink)
jasondew Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 51	i don't know if it's derogatory or a compliment. in my opinion however, it's a stupid nickname for a car that already has a name. if it were accepted vernacular i could maybe see it's regular use, but it's one person's made up name.

06-19-2009, 10:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,487	Do an "advanced search", with "buzzbomb" (title only), and you will see that with the exception of this thread, each of the others are started by the same person. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

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