Discussion Overview
The thread discusses humorous and suggestive terminology used in engineering contexts, highlighting words and phrases that can be interpreted as risqué or amusing. Participants share their experiences and anecdotes related to these terms, often in a lighthearted manner.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant lists various engineering terms that sound suggestive, such as "Flange," "Shaft," and "Lubrication failure," suggesting a game where these words could be used in technical reports.
- Another participant shares a story about a lab's email system that flagged emails for sexually explicit language, leading to a competition among colleagues to use such terms in a work context.
- Several participants recount personal anecdotes involving suggestive terms in engineering, such as "Butt Plug" and "Backside scratch investigation," often eliciting laughter or surprise.
- Discussion includes terms like "PMS" (Power Management Software) and "PIP" (Programmable Information Processor), with humorous implications drawn from their acronyms.
- Participants mention the challenge of discussing technical terms that may have double meanings in front of an audience, particularly in academic settings.
- One participant notes a term used in industrial processes, "Spooge," which adds to the list of humorous engineering terminology.
- Another shares an anecdote about a tool called the "extraction shoe," humorously referring to its rubber extension as a "skirt" and discussing its design challenges.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the humor found in engineering terminology, but there is no consensus on which terms are the most amusing or appropriate to use in professional contexts.
Contextual Notes
Some terms discussed may have specific technical meanings that are not universally recognized, and the humor derived from them often relies on context and audience perception.