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The Lakers originally played in Minneapolis, so there you go.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?
Great. But what is a laker? I know what a lake is. Is a laker a guy who swims all day long?wilson wrote:The Lakers originally played in Minneapolis, so there you go.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?
A Laker does the same thing to lakes as a 76er does to 76es.CameronBornAndBred wrote:Great. But what is a laker? I know what a lake is. Is a laker a guy who swims all day long?wilson wrote:The Lakers originally played in Minneapolis, so there you go.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?
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 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.
Or do you for letting me beat you? ;)The LA Lakers moved to LA from their original home of Minneapolis many eons ago. Hence, the Lakers.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 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.Bostondevil wrote:Like the Utah Jazz.
Interesting. I did not know that. Learned something new today.wilson wrote: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.Bostondevil wrote:Like the Utah Jazz.
TillyGalore wrote:Interesting. I did not know that. Learned something new today.wilson wrote: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.Bostondevil wrote:Like the Utah Jazz.
Something about being as sticky as shit.Bostondevil wrote:Can you tell us the one about the Tarheels?
Roxie? Who's Roxie?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 is my Ezmarelda (sp?).OZZIE4DUKE wrote:Roxie? Who's Roxie?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.
About time she showed up! Please ask her to post about her adventures during her absence.Sue71 wrote:Roxie is my Ezmarelda (sp?).OZZIE4DUKE wrote:Roxie? Who's Roxie?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.