You can't argue with that.

(midwest.social)

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/44398127

GE: We make things that spin really fast without falling apart.

US military: Can you make a gun?

GE: Yeah, but it's gonna spin really fast without falling apart.

GE: "Ha ha, GAU-8 Avenger go BRRRRRRRRRRRRRT"

That's a good man rhino. Hmm, James ain't slick in his workshop.

Yamaha, we make Pianos, outboard motors, also Dirt Bikes

Ok you win - sausages and cars is weirdest combo so far

Best currywurst you can buy. They also have a parts number, so you can order them at your local VW dealership

Now that is a surprise

Kawasaki - ships motorcycles and helicopters Mitsubishi - cars, trucks, air conditioners

The japanese seem to like to diversify

Kawasaki also makes, or used to make, jet skis, which I guess makes sense as they are like motorcycles for the water.

It's a whole Sinosphere phenomenon, not just Japan. Take a look at Samsung or Tencent, for example.

Honda - Cars, motorcycles, lawn equipment, generators, water pumps, outboard motors

I had a great VCR made by Mitsubishi.

Also a great car.

The best CRT monitor I ever had was a Mitsubishi (22" Diamondtron). It was even better than than my Sony Trinitrons.

I had an air conditioner by Mitsubishi and a car at the same time (a decade ago) missed out on the vcr though lol

None of you have apparently heard about Liebherr

True. I hadnt. Pretty good portfolio based on their wikipedia entry

Don't forget amps

Also brass instruments and cymbals. Really just anything musical. And yeah, small motor vehicles.

Cuz they both need tuning?

I love how the tuning fork logo makes it almost make sense

Company good at metalworking for one purpose finds it can be good at metalworking for another purpose.

So by that logic, when are they coming out with the OXO Good Grips anti-tank missile?

Joseph Joseph ballistic armour

Are there any Phillips lawnmowers?

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