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What do the initials "MP"stand for?
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As in MP5 (the first Vespa prototype), MP6, MP3, etc.
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Moto Piaggio.

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Moto Piaggio.

~Josh
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More cupcake Razz emoticon
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More P I E
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Thanks Benny! hehehehehe
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Areomyst wrote:
Moto Piaggio.

~Josh
And this would be the right one...
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Thanks Benny! hehehehehe
I love cherry P I E, but cake is good too. You're welcome Brian. Happy Holidays!
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MP?
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In an interview they once said it stood for moto projectile. They explained it a little deeper but that's it!
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I thought it was
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heres the best MP5 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_&_Koch_MP5
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Man. Passing.
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manly pants??
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Mega Pixel (digital cameras)
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Manu Propia (L. [in] his own hand)
Missouri Pacific (a railroad)

Dontcha just love ambiguity?

Just yanking your chain, I see that the correct answer (with respect to Vespas) has already been posted. Razz emoticon
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LOL, what did I start? You guys gave some imaginative answers.
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If you are a Lord Of the Rings fan then MP = My Precious

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