Have You Ever Named A Household Appliance Etc.?
By someonesmom
@someonesmom (5761)
Canada
July 11, 2007 1:52am CST
I don't normally do this, but have on occasion. A few years ago, we had an upright vacuum from Sears, that was purchased as a floor model. It turned out to be 'a real lemon.' We returned it for one of the same make and model, but one that'd never been used. We should've left it in the cardboard box it came in.
It too was 'a lemon,' and had the 'habit' of regularly gulping up everything in its path. It seemed to have a mind of its own, and would end up with smoke spewing out of it, and the belts breaking and burning rubber, on a regular basis.
I named it 'Jaws.'
We 'had to' replace it, and passed it on to a friend for use at his place of business. He contacted me one day, and said, "Jaws died." I knew exactly what he meant.
What name(s) have you given to appliances and such, and for what reason(s)?
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
11 Jul 07
I'm so glad I was able to provide the laugh, mummymo. Are you okay? The only one I've ever 'actually' named, was 'Jaws,' and it seemed to come naturally, because of all of the problems. If you haven't read Transdisc's response above yet, give it a read. You'll be falling on the floor laughing, as I almost did, but please be careful of your back. Thanks for being such a good friend, and for your response here.:)
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
12 Jul 07
I'm so sorry, mummymo, and I certainly didn't want you to hurt yourself. It saddens me to think that you're in so much pain, and I'll continue to keep you in my prayers. Any word on that MRI yet? As you can see, 'our friend' is going to pay a return visit, so that should be 'very interesting.' My young friend is a little girl I've babysat from the time she was 8 mo. old. She's going into the first grade in the fall. Her dad's been laid off since the end of April, and because of this, so have I. I have her back for this week (anyway). She noticed 'the bear' avatar, and asked me about it, so the questions in his response are really hers. I told her he'd likely have the answers for her tomorrow. Please take care of yourself. xxx
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@mummymo (23706)
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12 Jul 07
I think your young friend (think she is the same age as Niamh - she will be 6 next month) is even funnier than trans! I hope you are having a lot of fun together! I am ok honey - really I am - it is only pain , nothing serious! I think the mri will still be weeks off yet , just have to wait - the national health service is a wonderful thing but it can be slow! Thanks for the prayers honey - they do mean a lot - honestly! xxx
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@billabadmash (1011)
• Pakistan
11 Jul 07
Nops never done this as a matter of fact never thought of doing that before.
@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
25 Jul 07
I've experienced many of these same problems, mfpsassy. I think 'Jaws' was my most frustrating one ever though. Thanks for your response.
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
26 Jul 07
Sorry to hear about your washer, and I can definitely stretch my imagination here.:) Actually mine 'gave up the ghost' last year, and it was a 2nd hand one ... who knows how old, and not worth fixing. We had to wait awhile, but actually have a brand new one now, purchased this past spring. The first new one I've ever had, so it's great. I hope you were able to get the problem with yours sorted out. Take care.
@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
11 Jul 07
I can definitely relate to your 'strong feelings' about your computer, Zinediin. They are 'most wonderful, and terrible' at the same time. Thanks for your response, and welcome to myLot.
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@SuffocatingAngel (149)
• Singapore
11 Jul 07
Ha i don't have this habit. It'll be weird for me though and if i did, chances are i'll mix up their 'names'
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
11 Jul 07
I guess doing this type of thing is 'weird' for some people SuffocatingAngel, but I find it can be fun too, and a great stress reliever at times ... especially when 'Jaws' was gulping up everything in sight. I can relate to the 'mixing up names' part, as I do this type of thing on a regular basis, with people. Thanks for sharing, and welcome to myLot.
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