Anyone hate the term/name "Bluesy"?

[sski]

the nickname 'hate' is way overdone imho.....it's just a watch; i don't mind nicknames at all.....no harm no foul.

[HogwldFLTR]

What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.

[alllexandru]

Bluesy it’s a great name :)

[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.

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[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.

[GBcrypto]

Bluesy is stupid nickname. Some of the others I don’t mind.


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[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.

[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.

[SLWoodster]

All the names suck and create this fanboy, broski mystique.

Originally Posted by G23Guy

All the names suck.

[Harry-57]

My 116613LB doesn't care and neither do I.

I know what my watch is. Anyone else can call it what they like, it's not important.

It might be that I'm getting too old and irascible, but the most recent batch of nick names from around 2020 to date strikes me as particularly ridiculous but again, it's not important. First world irritation.

[Farsh14]

Doesn’t bother me much. At this point I know what it is and can associate it accordingly

[twitch54]

Love my 'Bluesy' !!

[Driver8]

Agreed, "Bluesy" is certainly one of the more cringe-inducing nicknames.... and let's be honest, it's up against some pretty stiff competition in that regard!

I can't stand any of them, although (while I don't use it myself) I tolerate "Pepsi" because of its history. The rest just strike me as childish nonsense, and the rush to name every new model has me curling my toes in my shoes.

But each to their own, eh?

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Every time I think “Bluesy”, I think JJ….







Uh-oh. Careful, you’ll upset some people. ;-)

Haha, you are right!!! Its just my opinion but seriously I don't mind some of the nicknames like Bluesy or pepsi.

[EagleArmsHBAR]

I remember JJ mentioning the name quite regularly, but I'll just pretend that was HIS name for HIS watch. I cannot fathom walking into an AD and asking for "Bluesy". As mentioned in the OP, I can only imagine an overweight, neck-bearded, mouth breather waddling in and saying, while sniffling and breathing hard, "Hello there, I want to buy Bluesy. Where is Bluesy? Can you order me Bluesy?"

[t65tampa]

I don’t like it. Don’t use it.


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[tonelar]

Originally Posted by garyk

The dumbest one of all is calling a watch with rings on the dial, Panda..

i never knew why “panda” so, thanks, garyk

JJ Irani’s watch was nicknamed bluesy. Mine is my 16613.

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by EagleArmsHBAR

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

As opposed to what?
Cookie Monster?

[Bazil]

Pink Sub .. the Pinksy .. awesome .. love these names ��

[itsjknight]

I hate all of the stupid nicknames

[garyk]

Originally Posted by tonelar

i never knew why “panda” so, thanks, garyk

JJ Irani’s watch was nicknamed bluesy. Mine is my 16613.

JJ, right. Even better!

[Dr.Brian]

It reminds me of JJ, so it gets a pass.
The other ones are all dumb.

[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.

[Birmpex]

Batman is dumb too

[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 donas

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

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

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[Dr.Smellody]

All the nicknames are dumb. I'll take model numbers.

[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.

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[AlbionJackal]

Yes... but only for footballing reasons.

[Gmt+10]

I think it's cheesy.