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I seem to remember a video or article somewhere saying that the term “Jerry” was slang and simply short for “German” but the G sound was switched out for the J when referenced in writing. Don’t quote me on this though. Ironically a similar switch between these two letters is theorized to have been done for the military Jeep. Many don’t know this but many of the military’s early Jeep’s were made by Ford. The theory is that the name “Jeep” came from the Ford GP (general purpose.) These GP vehicles were Ford’s early military models and verbally sound close to the word “jeep.” I have no proof for any of this stuff but it’s stuff I’ve read about over the years from various sources.
@@Joe__Tech A Japanese scientist at a small Japanese company invented the blue LED, which was unsuccessfully researched around the world for decades. The blue LED then made the white LED possible and a revolution in lighting technology, and this screen here.
Jerry the German. One of many nicknames for german troops by the allies. And yes, the cartoon Tom and Jerry has similar origin. The cartoon actually pokes fun at Americans (Tom) often getting out-moused by the slippery germans (Jerry), especially in early battles of WW2. Making Jerry a diminutive mouse is also a slight against the germans, as they would be looked down upon for well.… kinda the main instigators in starting 2 world wars.
Surprised the PC crowd aren’t crying out for a name change by now. I was reprimanded for calling a childhood game “Chinese whispers”. Perhaps Nazis aren’t as fashionable as asians these days.
I work in Construction...and yes you're right. The PC brigade has infiltrated, and these are no longer allowed to be described by the name "Jerry Can" in Construction supply catalogues or websites that sell them. They are fuel cans now...😡
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Cool. Next need video about the Toyota Technicals.
The current name is fine, no-one has had a problem with it for decades.
Sums up the invention just fine
@@PremierHistory How many gallons does one can carry?
Hi Johnny, they could carry 5 Gallons or 20 Litres
I seem to remember a video or article somewhere saying that the term “Jerry” was slang and simply short for “German” but the G sound was switched out for the J when referenced in writing. Don’t quote me on this though. Ironically a similar switch between these two letters is theorized to have been done for the military Jeep. Many don’t know this but many of the military’s early Jeep’s were made by Ford. The theory is that the name “Jeep” came from the Ford GP (general purpose.) These GP vehicles were Ford’s early military models and verbally sound close to the word “jeep.” I have no proof for any of this stuff but it’s stuff I’ve read about over the years from various sources.
Thanks Bryan
As a German, where the Benzinkanister got invented, I never, never ever heard „Jerry Can“😂😂 It sounds like Jelly Can.😅
I've seen it and picked it up so many times in video games but never knew why it was called Jerry can :) Cheers
call of duty😂
Today we say Thank you to Japan for the innovation.. But never forget how German people change our lives. ❤️🇩🇪
What did Japan invent? Autofocus in digital camera is the only thing coming to my mind.
@@Joe__Tech A Japanese scientist at a small Japanese company invented the blue LED, which was unsuccessfully researched around the world for decades. The blue LED then made the white LED possible and a revolution in lighting technology, and this screen here.
Interesting video, tnx!
Kraut Kan.
2:56 "Thousands of german cans would be captured over the course of the CANPAIN."
In indonesia we call it jerigen 😅😅😅
Cool
rommel used it in north africa
Jerry the German. One of many nicknames for german troops by the allies. And yes, the cartoon Tom and Jerry has similar origin. The cartoon actually pokes fun at Americans (Tom) often getting out-moused by the slippery germans (Jerry), especially in early battles of WW2. Making Jerry a diminutive mouse is also a slight against the germans, as they would be looked down upon for well.… kinda the main instigators in starting 2 world wars.
نسميه عندنا : جركل 😃
We name it : Jerkal 😃
It all comes back to toilet humor eventually
In my country it is called 'jeri-gen", including the plastic one. I just knew its original name is jerry can, Lol.
Oh no wonder😲
It's just come from Germany,but the letter G switched to J coz they have same sound.
Did I hear funnely enough?
Box can
Surprised the PC crowd aren’t crying out for a name change by now. I was reprimanded for calling a childhood game “Chinese whispers”. Perhaps Nazis aren’t as fashionable as asians these days.
@David Bourgeois thats the commies your talking about. 20M dead? I mean my god. They dont really care.
Nazis are not a protected victim group.
@@at1970 “Jerry” is a term used even today to describe Germans. Popularized during the war, but a term for all Germans, not just Nazis.
I work in Construction...and yes you're right. The PC brigade has infiltrated, and these are no longer allowed to be described by the name "Jerry Can" in Construction supply catalogues or websites that sell them. They are fuel cans now...😡
Does jerry has anything to do with the mouse jerry in Tom & Jerry cartoon or is my inner child being stupid again?
English Army whe entered in Tobruk found a German Factory of those marvellous "Jerrycan" and just started to fabric them for their Armies😊
PH 💀
Kanister
It's not called a jerry can. Its a jerry's can. End of story
Because Jerry Muscat invented it.
Such a person doesn’t even exist
Maybe Kraut Kan? (I am a Kraut so I can say it) :D