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how do you pronounce repu lol

Old Jan 27, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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how do you pronounce repu lol

is it an acronym, or is it ree-poo.

i have always wondered, but never asked haha.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Reeeeeeeeee-Puuuuuuuuuuu
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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Also If you didnt know, it Rotary Engine Pick Up
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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I say each letter.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff20B
I say each letter.
Your weird......... Just messing with you Jeff.

IIRC, Charles says it R-E Puuuuu
(As in, first two letters followed by the Puuuu)

I guess we all have our own way.


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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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I tend to just say "rotary pickup".
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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My baby was called "reeee pooo" like the earlier poster, but i said it with affection.

Shes not with us any more. RIP lol
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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i call mine my Rotary Truck
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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that ones been through some hell.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pportnosgsl
i call mine my Rotary Truck
Or rotary pick up
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff20B
I say each letter.
me too.

i knew what it stood for, that's why i figured it was an acronym, but i have heard people call them ree-poo's also. i guess there is no answer, just personal preference?
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BASTARD
rust bucket
ain't that the truth!


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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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awww look at da widdle weeepuuuu. isn't it's widdle torque cute!
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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i thought it was ford courier
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by PvillKnight7
awww look at da widdle weeepuuuu. isn't it's widdle torque cute!
This is a rotary engine. There shall be no discussion of torque.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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re-poop jk
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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i call it Rotary Truck also its just sounds better then ree-poopoo
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