Yugoblog, Continued.

I had such a good time writing about Yugos that I had to consult Google. Before long, I discovered that if you search using the words “Yugo jokes,” a torrent of pages will appear. The Yugo, it turns out, is more than just a footnote in automotive history. It may have inspired more jokes than any other car.

For instance:

What do you call the shock absorbers inside a Yugo? Passengers.

What to you call a Yugo with brakes? Customized.

Two guys in a Yugo were arrested last night in Oakland following a push-by shooting incident.

The new Yugo has an air bag. When you sense an impending accident, start pumping real fast.

A friend went to a dealer the other day and said, "I'd like a gas cap (windshield wiper, new headlight) for my Yugo." The dealer replied, "Okay. Sounds like a fair trade."

It’s a kind of immortality.