Dumbest question record - United Bimmer Community

**JWhite** · 06-08-2006, 07:23 PM

Ok... I am quite likely to be flamed into so many small pieces of charcoal, but I have to ask this question......

Does the 'bimmer' in United Bimmer rhyme with 'swimmer', or with 'dreamer'? I have always used the word 'Beemer' (rhymes with dreamer) to describe BMW's, but I've now seen a couple forums the use 'bimmer' which, to me, should rhyme with swimmer.

My apologies... I did not search the forum for any similar threads. Please have some patience for the newb.

JWhite

**Dudesky** · 06-08-2006, 07:28 PM

Yes, it rhymes with swimmer. Bimmers are cars, Beemers are motorcycles. But most take it with a grain of salt. Most of us here aren't too critical

**EnvyM3** · 06-09-2006, 08:43 AM

Lolerz

Beemer = Newb

It's ok though, most people don't know until they own a bimmer and then become enthusiasts.

You seeking more info = enthusiast

**c1apton** · 06-09-2006, 09:15 AM

That wasn't the dumbest question - far from it (and at least you asked)

The dumbest question = "How do you spell BMW?" - compliments of an employee of Minnesota Dept of Transportation

**ChrisWorrell** · 06-09-2006, 09:24 AM

I have been around bmw's quite a lot, and I know the difference in the two, but I still call bmw's beemers. It is just easier to say, bimmer sounds retarded also.

fyi Komodo calls it beemer =P

**Dudesky** · 06-09-2006, 09:26 AM

^^^For that reason, I just say "BMW" when I talk about the car to friends.

**Linds** · 06-09-2006, 09:50 AM

Here, this will make you feel smarter:

When my car got rear-ended last summer and the guy fled the scene, I was describing the car (that hit me) to a cop and I said, "It was a mid-90's burgundy galant sedan." To which he replies, "was it a four door?" You should have seen my face. I was thinking, "is this a trick question?"

nick_318is · 06-09-2006, 04:41 PM

Don't worry about asking, its cool and as everyone else has said bimmer like swimmer.

O.T. Linds sweet avitar.

**komodo** · 06-09-2006, 04:49 PM

Haha, I know the spelling and everything, however I personally think the swimmer pronunciation sounds strange, so when speaking I say "beamer" (sound), but when writing, I spell it correctly.

And by the way, this is what sets us apart from other communities. Look at the above posts. Most communities would go for blood on this thread, however UB members are respectful and friendly.

**xsperf** · 06-09-2006, 07:57 PM

UB FTW... pssh all other forums FTL..

**Dr1ve4fun** · 06-28-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linds

"It was a mid-90's burgundy galant sedan." To which he replies, "was it a four door?" You should have seen my face. I was thinking, "is this a trick question?"

thats as bad as when i had to explain to someone what a hatchback is..lol

**kestrel325is** · 07-20-2006, 12:28 PM

I agree that the "swimmer" pronounciation sounds weird. I use the "dreamer" when speaking, or I simply call it "The B."

**RSF5** · 07-20-2006, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by komodo

Haha, I know the spelling and everything, however I personally think the swimmer pronunciation sounds strange, so when speaking I say "beamer" (sound), but when writing, I spell it correctly.

And by the way, this is what sets us apart from other communities. Look at the above posts. Most communities would go for blood on this thread, however UB members are respectful and friendly.

Wow there must be some serious assholes out there. I didn't even think it was the dumb of a question.

**brien4787** · 07-20-2006, 03:08 PM

bimmer like swimmer? only if you are retarded....

bimmer as in beam-er.

**01Mike330i** · 07-20-2006, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnvyM3

Beemer = Newb

It's ok though, most people don't know until they own a bimmer and then become enthusiasts.

You seeking more info = enthusiast