LTE 2.0

Post by **wilson** » June 10th, 2009, 1:09 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:What the hell is a Laker? As in the Los Angelos Lakers. I could see Minnesota Lakers, maybe. But even then, I've never met a "laker", or heard of one. So what is it?

The Lakers originally played in Minneapolis, so there you go.

CameronBornAndBred · Post by **CameronBornAndBred** » June 10th, 2009, 1:10 pm

wilson wrote:
CameronBornAndBred wrote:What the hell is a Laker? As in the Los Angelos Lakers. I could see Minnesota Lakers, maybe. But even then, I've never met a "laker", or heard of one. So what is it?
The Lakers originally played in Minneapolis, so there you go.

Great. But what is a laker? I know what a lake is. Is a laker a guy who swims all day long?

Post by **wilson** » June 10th, 2009, 1:14 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:
wilson wrote:
CameronBornAndBred wrote:What the hell is a Laker? As in the Los Angelos Lakers. I could see Minnesota Lakers, maybe. But even then, I've never met a "laker", or heard of one. So what is it?
The Lakers originally played in Minneapolis, so there you go.
Great. But what is a laker? I know what a lake is. Is a laker a guy who swims all day long?

A Laker does the same thing to lakes as a 76er does to 76es.

bjornolf · Post by **bjornolf** » June 10th, 2009, 1:17 pm

76ers makes sense, kinda. I think it's a reference to the fact that Philadelphia was the capital back in 1776 when the nation was first founded, right? Or maybe that the declaration was signed in Philly in 1776.

And a laker is a term for a ship used on the Great Lakes for transporting goods. Old term used by ocean sailors to refer to lake ships.

Rolvix · Post by **Rolvix** » June 10th, 2009, 1:19 pm

Me and my friends were having a discussion about that the other day. Most of the NBA mascots are just plain funny :lol: .

Post by **wilson** » June 10th, 2009, 1:25 pm

bjornolf wrote:76ers makes sense, kinda. I think it's a reference to the fact that Philadelphia was the capital back in 1776 when the nation was first founded, right? Or maybe that the declaration was signed in Philly in 1776.

And a laker is a term for a ship used on the Great Lakes for transporting goods. Old term used by ocean sailors to refer to lake ships.

You're right on both counts. I was just trying to point out that I think both names are pretty dumb. In the process, however, I let you beat me to a bit of nautical history.

bjornolf · Post by **bjornolf** » June 10th, 2009, 1:39 pm

Sorry. Do I have to walk the plank?

Or do you for letting me beat you? ;)

Sue71 · Post by **Sue71** » June 10th, 2009, 1:44 pm

Just a small town girl...

Sue71 · Post by **Sue71** » June 10th, 2009, 1:45 pm

Living in a lonely world...

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » June 10th, 2009, 2:12 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:What the hell is a Laker? As in the Los Angelos Lakers. I could see Minnesota Lakers, maybe. But even then, I've never met a "laker", or heard of one. So what is it?

The LA Lakers moved to LA from their original home of Minneapolis many eons ago. Hence, the Lakers.

Bostondevil · Post by **Bostondevil** » June 10th, 2009, 3:09 pm

Like the Utah Jazz.

Post by **wilson** » June 10th, 2009, 3:22 pm

Bostondevil wrote:Like the Utah Jazz.

The New Orleans Hornets actually qualify as an under-the-radar misnomer, too. The franchise's name originates with Cornwallis' description of the people of the Carolinas as like a "nest of hornets" after the British were whipped at Cowpens and then King's Mountain.

TillyGalore · Post by **TillyGalore** » June 10th, 2009, 3:24 pm

wilson wrote:
Bostondevil wrote:Like the Utah Jazz.
The New Orleans Hornets actually qualify as an under-the-radar misnomer, too. The franchise's name originates with Cornwallis' description of the people of the Carolinas as like a "nest of hornets" after the British were whipped at Cowpens and then King's Mountain.

Interesting. I did not know that. Learned something new today.

Post by **wilson** » June 10th, 2009, 3:26 pm

TillyGalore wrote:
wilson wrote:
Bostondevil wrote:Like the Utah Jazz.
The New Orleans Hornets actually qualify as an under-the-radar misnomer, too. The franchise's name originates with Cornwallis' description of the people of the Carolinas as like a "nest of hornets" after the British were whipped at Cowpens and then King's Mountain.
Interesting. I did not know that. Learned something new today.

Bostondevil · Post by **Bostondevil** » June 10th, 2009, 3:40 pm

Can you tell us the one about the Tarheels?

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » June 10th, 2009, 3:41 pm

Bostondevil wrote:Can you tell us the one about the Tarheels?

Something about being as sticky as shit.

Sue71 · Post by **Sue71** » June 10th, 2009, 5:02 pm

OMG OMG OMG Roxie is back!

After months on hiatus, she's back. As much as I'm smiling right now (and probably will be for the rest of the day), I'm not quite sure how to feel about this.

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » June 10th, 2009, 5:13 pm

Sue71 wrote:OMG OMG OMG Roxie is back!

After months on hiatus, she's back. As much as I'm smiling right now (and probably will be for the rest of the day), I'm not quite sure how to feel about this.

Roxie? Who's Roxie?

Sue71 · Post by **Sue71** » June 10th, 2009, 5:22 pm

OZZIE4DUKE wrote:
Sue71 wrote:OMG OMG OMG Roxie is back!

After months on hiatus, she's back. As much as I'm smiling right now (and probably will be for the rest of the day), I'm not quite sure how to feel about this.
Roxie? Who's Roxie?

Roxie is my Ezmarelda (sp?).

DukieInKansas · Post by **DukieInKansas** » June 10th, 2009, 5:42 pm

Sue71 wrote:
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:
Sue71 wrote:OMG OMG OMG Roxie is back!

After months on hiatus, she's back. As much as I'm smiling right now (and probably will be for the rest of the day), I'm not quite sure how to feel about this.
Roxie? Who's Roxie?
Roxie is my Ezmarelda (sp?).

About time she showed up! Please ask her to post about her adventures during her absence.

LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0

Re: LTE 2.0