Seanie O'Kilfoyle wrote in message
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"Iain" wrote in message
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Who decided on the name "Oyster" for the smartcard system? (presumably a
marketing executive of some kind). Why on earth did they choose such a
bizarre name: I can't think of any values or qualities that an oyster
possesses which might translate into smartcard-holding convenience.

Iain

Because Oysters are bottom feeding parasites, much like the employees on
public transport systems

Oysters are slippery, slidy, oily, greasy little beings, " "

Oysters are clammy and tight, like the "Revenue protection Hitlers"

Oysters are GROSSLY over-priced, much like public transport in London

Oysters can make you very ill or even kill you, " "

Oysters are not easy to come by, you usually have to *Dive* to get hold of
one, much like a seat on public transport systems

Oh, I thought it was to save on branding costs; over in the East End they
were going to have to call it the Dumb Card you see ;-)
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