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Sunday, November 02, 2008
License Plate Watch 39
Seen today on a Mercedes-Benz C240: "ISLRE4U"
Hmmm, that was a stumper at first. Then I decided to simply run a search on "islre." Which led to this page, and the indication it is some sort of code for "Lactobacillus reuteri."
So, new search for "Lactobacillus reuteri." Which led to a list of many sites selling related products and many sites dealing with trials of of products that use this "...bacterium that naturally inhabits the gut of mammals and birds."
I think this is likely the longest License Plate Watch post I've written to date. Of course this all assumes that code page I found does indicate the meaning of the "ISLRE" but considering the entire plate, I think it's likely the owner of the car is involved somehow with a product that uses Lactobacillus reuteri.
Hmmm, that was a stumper at first. Then I decided to simply run a search on "islre." Which led to this page, and the indication it is some sort of code for "Lactobacillus reuteri."
So, new search for "Lactobacillus reuteri." Which led to a list of many sites selling related products and many sites dealing with trials of of products that use this "...bacterium that naturally inhabits the gut of mammals and birds."
I think this is likely the longest License Plate Watch post I've written to date. Of course this all assumes that code page I found does indicate the meaning of the "ISLRE" but considering the entire plate, I think it's likely the owner of the car is involved somehow with a product that uses Lactobacillus reuteri.
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Saturday, July 19, 2008
License Plate Watch 37
Seen today on a Toyota Camry: "2B NT 2B"
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Friday, June 13, 2008
License Plate Watch 36
Seen today on a Pontiac Grand Am, a California Arts license plate that said "7 WINK".
I can only assume that has a personal meaning.
I can only assume that has a personal meaning.
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
License Plate Watch 35
Seen today on a BMW 540i, a California Whale Tail plate that read: "A GR8 V8".
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
License Plate Watch 34
Seen this morning on a Mini Cooper S: "PIP PIP"
And a "cheerio" to you.
And a "cheerio" to you.
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Monday, March 10, 2008
License Plate Watch 33
Seen yesterday on a Lincoln Navigator: "DA G8TOR".
The meaning of which seems fairly obvious, University of Florida fans.
The meaning of which seems fairly obvious, University of Florida fans.
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Monday, January 28, 2008
License Plate Watch 32
It's a two-fer Monday.
Seen on a Silverado pick-up: "ITBGOOD" - I assume it refers to the truck.
Seen on a white Mercedes-Benz: "02BUNNY" - Similarly, assuming it refers to the car.
Seen on a Silverado pick-up: "ITBGOOD" - I assume it refers to the truck.
Seen on a white Mercedes-Benz: "02BUNNY" - Similarly, assuming it refers to the car.
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Sunday, January 06, 2008
License Plate Watch 31
Seen today on a Mazda MX3: "KNUCME"
Yep, I see you right there.
Yep, I see you right there.
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Sunday, October 28, 2007
License Plate Watch 30
Seen today on a Ford F150: "TROUT 4D".
My first thought was "Trout 4-dimensional? That doesn't make sense." Then it occurred to me the "D" was likely an initial.
My first thought was "Trout 4-dimensional? That doesn't make sense." Then it occurred to me the "D" was likely an initial.
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Saturday, September 08, 2007
License Plate Watch 29
Seen today on a Ford F250: "BOLTS 56". The obvious assumption is the reference is to the San Diego Chargers' current #56, Shawne Merriman. (I tried searching for previous holders of #56 for the Chargers, but am not coming up with proper word combinations to get that result.)
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Saturday, July 21, 2007
License Plate Watch 28
Saw today the most straightforward personalized plate I think I've ever seen: "2002 S4."
It was indeed an Audi S4.
It was indeed an Audi S4.
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Sunday, July 15, 2007
License Plate Watch 27
Seen on a Ford Explorer: "SHOTS 4U". Which is certainly open to interpretation.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
License Plate Watch 26
Seen on I-15 today on a Ford Explorer, on the way home from work: "HAS LEGS."
Which of course leads to the question: What has legs?
Which of course leads to the question: What has legs?
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
License Plate Watch 25
Seen on a Honda Accord today: "KT(heart)2SK8"
(For explanation of (heart), please see this previous post about special symbols on California vanity license plates.)
(For explanation of (heart), please see this previous post about special symbols on California vanity license plates.)
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Friday, March 16, 2007
License Plate Watch 24
Seen today on a Volkswagen Beetle: "O BUGGA"
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Sunday, March 11, 2007
License Plate Watch 23
It's a PT Cruiser two-fer, both seen today:
First one: "MS CRSR"
Second one: "LOONY QT"
First one: "MS CRSR"
Second one: "LOONY QT"
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
License Plate Watch 22
Seen today on a Volvo: "LV4PAR".
Golf, anyone?
Golf, anyone?
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Saturday, December 30, 2006
License Plate Watch 21
Seen today in a Fashion Valley mall parking structure on a Mercedes-Benz I parked behind: "BEEN2OZ". (I'm assuming the reference is to Australia.)
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Sunday, December 03, 2006
License Plate Watch 20
Seen today on a Mini Cooper convertible: "DWEEB"
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Monday, November 27, 2006
License Plate Watch 19
Seen today on a Mini Cooper that was painted all black: "LTL DETH"
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
License Plate Watch 18
Seen October 20 on a certain model Volkswagen: "JETAAAH".
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Saturday, August 12, 2006
License Plate Watch 17
It's another two-fer!
First one was seen August 10: On a red VW Beetle: "FUNSTRR"
Second one seen today, August 12: On a yellow vehicle that I think was an Explorer, and had a Wisconsin plate that said: "JUS DKY"
First one was seen August 10: On a red VW Beetle: "FUNSTRR"
Second one seen today, August 12: On a yellow vehicle that I think was an Explorer, and had a Wisconsin plate that said: "JUS DKY"
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Sunday, July 16, 2006
License Plate Watch 16
It's a two-fer!
Both were seen Saturday, July 15:
Both were seen Saturday, July 15:
- On a Mercedes-Benz: "OYLG 39". I haven't a clue what it means, but thought it unique enough to make note of.
- On a VW Beetle: "I MODUL8". Hmmm, modulate what?
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Thursday, June 29, 2006
License Plate Watch 15
Seen on a Mazda today: "ZUMY ZUM"
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Tuesday, June 20, 2006
License Plate Watch 14
Seen on a Ford Explorer today: "FXY MAMI" - which I was unable to verify. :-)
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Saturday, June 17, 2006
License Plate Watch 13
Seen on a Jaguar this morning: "TAK2BNK"
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Friday, May 19, 2006
License Plate Watch 12
Seen yesterday evening on a bright green VW Beetle: "GO KERMT"
The car had daisy pattern taillight covers, just like this. And as I passed this Beetle, there appeared to be lots of little dolls sitting on the interior's back shelf.
Someone's being too cute for their own good!
The car had daisy pattern taillight covers, just like this. And as I passed this Beetle, there appeared to be lots of little dolls sitting on the interior's back shelf.
Someone's being too cute for their own good!
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Saturday, May 06, 2006
License Plate Watch 11
Among the varieties of California special interest, or "vanity", license plates is one that funds children's safety programs in the state. This plate is distinguished by use of one of four symbols:
I can only assume that references the group Devo, but I'm stumped about what the star symbol means in this case.
- a hand
- a heart
- a star
- or a plus sign
I can only assume that references the group Devo, but I'm stumped about what the star symbol means in this case.
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Sunday, April 30, 2006
License Plate Watch 10
Seen on a Chrysler 300: "SOME CAR".
The really interesting thing about this California plate was that it was the older style yellow characters on blue base type. Due to that I'd assume it has been transferred from car to car for many years. (New California plates have been various styles of blue characters on white base since 1987.)
The really interesting thing about this California plate was that it was the older style yellow characters on blue base type. Due to that I'd assume it has been transferred from car to car for many years. (New California plates have been various styles of blue characters on white base since 1987.)
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Saturday, April 22, 2006
License Plate Watch 9
Seen on a Prius: "HAFGAS2"
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Thursday, March 16, 2006
License Plate Watch 8
Seen on a Dodge pick-up: "HEMI HNY"
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Sunday, February 05, 2006
License Plate Watch 7
Passed on the freeway what I think was a Mazda Miata that had the following plate:
"4HR FUN"
At first I was trying to make sense of "Four Hour Fun", then I realized what the real reading of the plate must be: "For Our Fun"
"4HR FUN"
At first I was trying to make sense of "Four Hour Fun", then I realized what the real reading of the plate must be: "For Our Fun"
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Friday, January 06, 2006
License Plate Watch 6
Seen while driving home from work today: "ODN GOD".
I did a Google search for "ODN" to see if that would give me a clue about the meaning of this plate, but didn't see anything that immediately made sense when used with "GOD".
So, another license plate mystery!
I did a Google search for "ODN" to see if that would give me a clue about the meaning of this plate, but didn't see anything that immediately made sense when used with "GOD".
So, another license plate mystery!
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Tuesday, December 13, 2005
License Plate Watch 5
Seen yesterday on what appeared to be a relatively new Jaguar: "XSKUZ ME"
Heh.
Heh.
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Thursday, November 17, 2005
License Plate Watch 4
Saw this plate on the way to work yesterday morning: "HUSTLEN".
I'll assume that was referring to the car itself, which was painted a very bright apple green.
I'll assume that was referring to the car itself, which was painted a very bright apple green.
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Friday, November 11, 2005
License Plate Watch 3
A Texas license plate, seen last evening in San Diego, that read: "E NOT A".
No clue what it means, I just thought it was interesting!
No clue what it means, I just thought it was interesting!
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Wednesday, October 26, 2005
License Plate Watch 2
Saw the following personalized license plate on a car while driving to work a couple days ago: "AND 4WOT".
I'd assume that translates as "And for what", and that the owner is making a statement with it. But I can't imagine what that statement might be! Hmmmm.
I'd assume that translates as "And for what", and that the owner is making a statement with it. But I can't imagine what that statement might be! Hmmmm.
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Tuesday, August 09, 2005
License Plate Watch 1
I saw the following California personalized license plate on a car in front of me at a traffic light,: "REVOLT".
There was nothing else on the car that indicated what that was all about!
There was nothing else on the car that indicated what that was all about!
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