Anyone hate the term/name "Bluesy"?

[EagleArmsHBAR]

It sounds so dumb to me and every time I read it, I imagine something like this happening in real life.

[underpar]

I can't stand any except Coke and Pepsi.

[Zsprings]

Agee,... I find all made up names for watches dumb, especially 'kermit'.... It just puts me off wanting to buy a 'kermit'!
Truth is, I only like the red and blue bezel insert.

[101031-28]

Agree. I cannot stand the name. Any of them really except for Pepsi.

[JayHantz]

I have never been a fan of nicknames, I would rather refer to them by reference number.

[brandrea]

Nicknames in general aren’t my favorite. To each their own.

[JSolution]

Same for me strangely Pepsi or coke are the only ones that don’t sound embarrassingly silly. If I was wearing a YG sub and someone came upto me and called it a bluesy I would die from cringe

[CorgiKCD]

Yes. I hate it.

[alphadweller]

I don't have a problem with it. Whatever.

[Turbo Racer]

Not a big fan of this nick name. Or the soda pop ones either tbh. I do like the Sophia Lorraine >>>fat lady, steve McQueen, Paul Newman , and John Mayer only because they give them some sort of pinache as they are all icons imho. I think just a few pieces warrant these nicknames and now that just about every model has a nickname, it kind of waters down the meaning. Imho, new Daytonas with the Newman dial are not Paul Newman Daytonas etc. ymmv

[PO 2500D]

Originally Posted by Turbo Racer

Not a big fan of this nick name. Or the soda pop ones either tbh. I do like the Sophia Lorraine >>>fat lady, steve McQueen, Paul Newman , and John Mayer only because they give them some sort of pinache as they are all icons imho. I think just a few pieces warrant these nicknames and now that just about every model has a nickname, it kind of waters down the meaning. Imho, new Daytonas with the Newman dial are not Paul Newman Daytonas etc. ymmv

Agreed but all this batman/girl, bluesy nonsense is just that, as for the sprite well that was the beginning of the end.

[GradyPhilpott]

Even before the massive proliferation of nicknames, "Bluesy" was very awkward sounding to me and I couldn't bring myself to use it.

Is it me, or has the horde of speculators and nicknamers diminished somewhat around here?

[ROlesorusLEX]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Even before the massive proliferation of nicknames, "Bluesy" was very awkward sounding to me and I couldn't bring myself to use it.

Is it me, or has the horde of speculators and nicknamers diminished somewhat around here?

It's not just you. I thought I was noticing it as well. Times do seem to be changing, again.

Sent from my KB2005 using Tapatalk

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Even before the massive proliferation of nicknames, "Bluesy" was very awkward sounding to me and I couldn't bring myself to use it.

Is it me, or has the horde of speculators and nicknamers diminished somewhat around here?

One can hope Grady.

[Cambo]

We’re only one (IG) generation away from models being called the “Rollie B” or “Rollie K”, etc. ad nauseum.
The old “traditional” guy in me is horrified, but the other (young in mind) me says let the young people have their day. If this is the future I’m ok with it. I still love my watches and I know they will too.

[donas]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Is it me, or has the horde of speculators and nicknamers diminished somewhat around here?

No, you have become numb to them. I think there's more.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by donas

No, you have become numb to them. I think there's more.

Maybe they're all on my "special list."

Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

[Goin2drt]

Can't stand any of them. Really makes the whole brand very childish to include the soda names as well.

[Sick Mother]

Always hated it. May be the worst.

[Boopie]

Originally Posted by Sick Mother

Always hated it. May be the worst.

Disagree…the attempts to make “Cookie Monster” and “Sprite” work are on my “worst” list.

A couple of my friends had one, and I just called it a TT blue Sub (but of course one word is easier than 4).

I’m not a huge fan of Batman/girl, but in a way I get it. I’ve always called it the BLNR, but once it became available with 2 bracelets, it kind of made sense.

[LFFL]

I'm curious how that name actually gained any traction, and eventually stuck

[HHIslander]

It's the oddest nickname. I also hate it.

[Chewbacca]

I’m indifferent. But I believe it was coined by a now departed member here or some original members, and it prob made sense at the time as with most natural older nicknames where there wasn’t always a fictional superhero to reference.

[minute_man]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I’m indifferent. But I believe it was coined by a now departed member here or some original members, and it prob made sense at the time as with most natural older nicknames where there wasn’t always a fictional superhero to reference.

^^
Exactly.

[rickyslam]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I’m indifferent. But I believe it was coined by a now departed member here or some original members, and it prob made sense at the time as with most natural older nicknames where there wasn’t always a fictional superhero to reference.

Yup. I don't use the name much but I do remember it was JJ who gave it the name. Whenever I hear it it reminds me of him. I definitely do miss his posts and his knowledge.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by rickyslam

Yup. I don't use the name much but I do remember it was JJ who gave it the name. Whenever I hear it it reminds me of him. I definitely do miss his posts and his knowledge.

It was what JJ called his TT Sub. The term reminds me of him, too, but it's no less awkward to my ear. I miss JJ, too.

Sent from my SM-S908U using Tapatalk

[White Collar Boy]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I believe it was coined by a now departed member here or some original members, and it prob made sense at the time...

I actually like it for that reason alone. That said, I love PADI’s conviction in post #108.

[2nastie]

I hate all the nicknames, but this one isn't the worse lol

[Solo118]

I only tolerate it because JJ made it happen. Otherwise would not even care for it.

[Swearengen]

It's one of the few nicknames I like