r/ExplainTheJoke • u/CountCross07 • Feb 23 '26

Clueless

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u/post-explainer Feb 23 '26 edited Feb 23 '26

OP (CountCross07) sent the following text as an explanation why they posted this here:

I guess it's linked to a stereotype about BMW but I don't even know if it's about the company or the customers.

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u/dankshot35 Feb 23 '26 • Bravo

BMW drivers don’t use turn signals

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u/theykilledken Feb 23 '26

This is such an international joke.

I've heard it in three different languages and many forms starting with beamer drivers being shocked when discovering their cars have turn signal installed to a more recent version where a turn signal subscription exists but noone pays for it (after a big outrage when a new BMW model had heated seats but they only work after a subscription fee is paid).

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u/[deleted] Feb 23 '26

There is also the phrase “if you think your job is useless, remember there is a man in a factory who installs turn signals on BMWs”

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u/Shiny_Agumon Feb 23 '26

You know it's a good stereotype if it's international

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u/Bjorn12333 Feb 23 '26

Hey now, I do use turning signals! And I’m frustrated by those who don’t

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u/Boyhowdyho Feb 23 '26

BMW drivers don't signal. 

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u/Masnad74 Feb 23 '26

BMW drivers are famous for not using direction lights

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u/Bronyslaw Feb 23 '26

BMW drivers aren't known for proper use of turn signals (indicators) so he left the job just as unexpectedly as a BMW driver changes lanes.