Ok Brits... Explain

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Ok Brits... Explain

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Why is the next round of MotoGP called the "Nickel & Dime" British Grand Prix?

Ya'll don't have nickels and dimes...
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FZRDude wrote:Ya'll don't have nickels and dimes...
Good question..... :Rolling
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I've been wondering that since I first saw it.....Answers on a postcard please! :?:
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Well...I was going to make a smart a$$ remark, but , I have too many friends in the UK and my Email couldn't take the volume of hate mail....

I had never heard it refered as that either though so I am also curious.
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Hold on.whats a brit ?
I am English thank you

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Mystery solved....

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After a bit of research i've found this.

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And this

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I guess its some sort of designer clothing, but as i'm a jeans & t shirt kinda guy thats why I never heard of em.
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Fair enough....
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Should be Pints & Quarts...

I doubt it though, don't want to be liable for all the hangovers. HeHe.
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