Discussion Overview
The thread explores the whimsical and imaginative names that participants invented for various objects and experiences during their childhood. The discussion includes personal anecdotes about unique terminology for food items, places, and activities, highlighting the creativity and humor in childhood language development.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Conceptual clarification
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant recalls "water-on-both-sides," a term for a specific location near a swamp, and describes other invented names like "tuna fish" for a game involving rotten twigs.
- Another participant shares that "bungy" referred to pudding and "cat food" meant corned beef hash, expressing confusion over these terms.
- A participant mentions that all fish were called "sausages," which was also used for actual sausages, prompting skepticism from others.
- One user describes their brother's made-up word "tida" for bike rides, which became a family term.
- Another participant lists various playful names for food, such as "who hash" for corned beef hash and "anhogs" for eggs, along with humorous anecdotes about their use.
- A different participant recounts calling ramen noodles "funny noodles," leading to a humorous misunderstanding with friends in later years.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants share a variety of personal experiences and terms, but there is no consensus on the validity or origin of these names. The discussion remains open-ended with multiple viewpoints and anecdotes.
Contextual Notes
Some terms and their origins are not fully explained, and the meanings may depend on personal or familial contexts that are not universally understood.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to those exploring childhood language development, the creativity of language, or anyone looking for humorous anecdotes related to childhood experiences.
