Thoosies...Why the hate?

[rob666]

This is also a crime. It's nemesis, not nemmy.

I know what it is.
I'm saying people use the abbreviation, repeatedly, as you are well aware.

 

[JAperson]

I know what it is.
I'm saying people use the abbreviation, repeatedly, as you are well aware.

Yes, but it's an annoying abbreviation.

 

[rob666]

Another moodie thoosie...
Is it closed season or something?

 

[Zeock]

Are these abbreviations really that different to calling Amanda Thompson 'Mandy'?

 

[rob666]

No, mandy is an overly informal term of contempt and hate generally.

 

[Matt.GC]

No need for the Nemmy abbreviation for Nemesis when Phalanx: The Ride opens. Maybe Phally? Or Lanxy?

 

[rob666]

Phalus?

 

[pluk]

 

[John]

As I see it, any ride name with 3 or more syllables is a candidate for shortening. No-ones saying Runaway Mine Train in full every time they need to refer to it. At the lower extreme I generally refer to the two Euro- coasters at EP at Sat & Mir, despite the full name of each having only 7 letters

 

[Zeock]

As I see it, any ride name with 3 or more syllables is a candidate for shortening.

As far as I know, no one shortens Infusion's name or Chiapas' name even though they have 3 syllables. Fusey and Cheepy anyone?

 

[rob666]

Very few people speak of Infusion though...
Bit like talking about the turd on the lawn.

Oh and "menty b"...absolutely love it!

ed...Suppose you could have a 'fusie thoosie...

 

[John]

I think the I in Chiapas is silent, making it just 2 syllables and therefore a short enough name to say in full (or at least that's the way I've always said it).

Infusion just isn't good enough for anyone to have created an affectionate abbreviation for it

 

[Zeock]

I think the I in Chiapas is silent, making it just 2 syllables and therefore a short enough name to say in full (or at least that's the way I've always said it).

I've always heard people pronounce the I in 'Chiapas' but perhaps they're incorrect.

 

[NuttySquirrel]

I've always heard people pronounce the I in 'Chiapas' but perhaps they're incorrect.

Just to settle this:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/Chiapas1.ogg

 

[Skyscraper]

This is also a crime. It's nemesis, not nemmy.

Completely disagree. As has been said before, it's an affectionate nickname for the best and most iconic coaster in the UK. I don't use many abbreviations, but "Nemmy" is one of the few I do use.

 

[rob666]

Choosie thoosie.

 

[Matt.GC]

Completely disagree. As has been said before, it's an affectionate nickname for the best and most iconic coaster in the UK. I don't use many abbreviations, but "Nemmy" is one of the few I do use.

Thanks Skysie.

 

[Skyscraper]

Thanks Skysie.

 

[Sazzle]

"Thoosies"

Nope. **** off. Absolutely hate it.

Just saw someone mention it in a topic elsewhere on the forum and I threw up in my mouth a little.

 

[rob666]

Sazzle...love the direct answer, but that isn't the question.
I know you hate it...
But why???