by Barcaluv on August 7th, 2007

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Why is the term "lemon" often used when talking about something that is defective or has poor quality (mainly a car)?

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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on August 7th, 2007
My guess...a lemon is a very sour thing...a bad car sours the owner...nothing sweet about it. :)
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- Very educated guess. Thanks.
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  by Barcaluv on August 7th, 2007
- You're welcome..but we both know that's what it was..a guess! :)
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  by RosieGHM Jetpacker on August 7th, 2007
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