Coin Monthly 1970 pt. 2...

[Michael-Roo 781]

From the June issue.

Could someone please explain this joke to me?

[Peckris 579]

It looks like they are just plays on the word MINI. I don't get the first one though. Has it anything to do with the General Election? Or maybe the World Cup? (Both around that time).

Whatever, I don't see what it's got to do with coins!

[Accumulator 52]

Minnehaha (spelling?) was an American Indian character as I recall. the other is a well known rhyme used for choosing between two options. Not sure of the coin connection though, and certainly not laugh out loud as jokes!

[TomGoodheart 403]

I can only guess the two guys were comparing which car they drove. The Mini was mocked .. but with the economics of the time, maybe a small car was a wise choice?

Sadly it's all about context and at the time I was as interested in economics as most 13 year o Woah, is that a naked lady on the cover of new Black Sabath album!?!?

[Peckris 579]

The Mini was mocked .. but with the economics of the time, maybe a small car was a wise choice?

Sadly it's all about context and at the time I was as interested in economics as most 13 year o Woah, is that a naked lady on the cover of new Black Sabath album!?!?

I don't remember the Mini being mocked? It was lauded on first appearance and after winning a few serious rallies, it never looked back.