From Shell to Z

[skinman]

I see in sideswipe someone suggested that premium will have to be called ZZ Top

[Oblivion]

I see in sideswipe someone suggested that premium will have to be called ZZ Top

Price is $3.99 to cover up for all the expensive name changes.

[Smifffy]

Why is this 'news'?

[Hitcher]

Why is this 'news'?

The same reason that the Double Down(TM) is news.

Use dictionary.com and look up "news".

[Smifffy]

The same reason that the Double Down(TM) is news.

Use dictionary.com and look up "news".

Thanks, I was using definition 4. The inclusion of the word intelligence in definition 1 clearly doesn't apply in this instance either.

It only really satisfies definitions 2 & 3, and that is unfortunately a reflection on the sad state of newspaper, radio, periodicals and television in this country. They will publish/broadcast anything it seems.

[Big Dave]

I saw my first advert for it last night.
Funny Kiwis.
What's a Zid?

[Edbear]

I saw my first advert for it last night.
Funny Kiwis.
What's a Zid?

An upside down Zip?

[Big Dave]

Never again will I suffer laughter at my 'sixes' in silence.

[Camshaft]

so long as they still use same fuel its allgud, vpower is best!

[Hitcher]

The same company that thinks service stations should be called Z also thinks that Wellington should be called Wellywood. Make of that what you will.

[Winston001]

Hmm...that's an alarming thought Hitcher, might sell Infratil.

You got it right earlier too - dissing a world-wide brand like Shell is just stupid. Ultimately Z/whatever sells petrol. It's a commodity. Most of us go to the nearest garage regardless of the sign outside. The only way to get an edge is to offer loyalty points (Flybuys) or some similar enticement. Only a percentage of people have access to fuel cards. Whether the service station is called Z or Shell matters not a whit, but at least Shell has been already known for generations.

Time for bed Zed...