A Japanese company wanted to start making cars.

But they couldn't come up with a name. Eventually, they realized the Germans might be able to help, since they had made good names in the past, Volkswagen being the most notable example. So while the Japanese are on the phone, the question comes up: "When do you need the name?" Japanese company: We need it next week. German company: DAT SOON?

And that's how Datsun got its name.

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👤︎ u/Bondubras
📅︎ Jan 28 2023
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Alright....time for a classic. The Ceo of Datsun was talking to his other high ranking workers when it had just been founded and said, you have 2 days to come up with a name for our company

The workers in a thick Japanese accent said DAT SOON

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👤︎ u/BF1gamerz
📅︎ Oct 24 2019
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Nissan plant Explosion!!

In other news today a Nissan plant had an explosion in one of the assembly areas.One bystander was heard to say "Oh look, It's raining Datsun cogs."

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👤︎ u/MilPens
📅︎ Mar 06 2017
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Beat dad at his own game!

Dad and I are walking down the street, a Datsun was parked behind a Celica. Approaching it when...

Dad: Look at that silly car...

Me (unappreciative): Datsun an old joke dad...[smirk growing]

Triumph

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👤︎ u/s4146415
📅︎ Sep 18 2013
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