The word 'Veggie'

supplemama

I think the OP doesn't appreciate the shortened version of the word VEGETABLES to VEGGIES. It is demeaning, disrespectful and disgusting. I agree with her

OMG this is so funny! Dies laughing LOL

*dead*

Zerashen

I always thought of it as a neutral word you use with kids. It sounds more playful than "vegetables."

I blame VeggieTales. Just like Sesame Street is responsible for 'nom'. American kids TV is at the root of all this corruption!

I taught my three year old brother to go "om nom nom" when eating. It's hilarious.

sjohnny

Hillbillies prefer to be called "sons of the soil" but that's not gonna happen either.

SteffieMark

Now that I got my first laugh of the day, I think I'll go talk with the hubby. I want to see what he wants for brekky, maybe some veggies? Nom nom nom! Oh yeah, we need to plan our vacay anyway.

ETA: Actually, I do not use those words. I just find it hilarious that it would offend anyone, if I did.

Natashaa1991

omg me too!

GTOgirl1969

I would rather see the word "veggie" than see one more person typing in text-speak. Seriously, are people so lazy that they cannot be bothered to type out a whole word?

CarolinaGirlinVA

This thread makes me want to go eat a carrot.:huh:
Well played, OP, well played.

supplemama

Ok I'm done wiping tears of laughter from my eyes LOL...

On a sociological note I think people who dislike abbreviations and other similar alternatives of words feel uncomfortable by them because such words really do indicate the language is changing...and thus by implication the society. We do live in times of great social change and this can be unsettling to many people. However whatever your distaste with words such as 'veggie', you must realize that languages change over time. You can't stop progress. You are within your rights to feel disgusted and demeaned by it, but oh we'll, life goes on. I mean, really. Do you think we speak English the way it was spoken 2,000 years ago? Do you think people 2,000 years from now will speak English the way we speak it today? No, of course not.

Jules2Be

this is cray cray.

sirmio

As a dues paying member of Tubers United, I'm against the use of the word vegetables altogether. It groups flowers buds, seeds, leaves, buds, stems, shoots, tubers, roots, bulbs, fruits, legumes, and others together, which isn't fair to any one of them and causes people to make sweeping generalizations and perpetuates prejudice. It's hard for me to believe that in this day and age that people would use such a negative and broadly inclusive word so freely.

Shame on all of you.

ElleOQuent

I like to sweet talk my food before I eat it.

Jules2Be

I like to sweet talk my food before I eat it.

proof.

JenAiMarres

I'm neutral about the word veggie.
I hate the word tummy. Hate. No grown person should use this word.

hesn92

I think the OP doesn't appreciate the shortened version of the word VEGETABLES to VEGGIES. It is demeaning, disrespectful and disgusting. I agree with her

LOL

this is serious.

smaugish

oh good lord! i suppose you still say brassiere instead of bra and pantaloons instead of panties? talk about making something out of nothing.

Nope, the OP (being a Brit) wouldn't say panties, she'd say knickers. Or maybe pants. But pants are what guys wear. :drinker:

I dislike the word veggies, mainly because I hear it so often on Food Network I want to slam my head against a wall. I am guilty of saying 'veg' though.

Also, the person who made the big post about the sociological development of the English language? I like your point, but from a purely anthro-linguistic standpoint, English didn't develop until the start of the last millenium. 2000 years is a bit of a stretch.

I'm feeling pedantic today.

MagnoliaBliss

I think the OP doesn't appreciate the shortened version of the word VEGETABLES to VEGGIES. It is demeaning, disrespectful and disgusting. I agree with her

I think someone lit the fuses to both your tampons.

Molly_Maguire

The word "veggie" doesn't bother me, but I feel the same way about the non-word "hubby". I find it incredibly obnoxious and somewhat degrading. It doesn't even make sense! The real word is "huSband", not "huBsand", so if ppl insist on butchering a word that means something so wonderful, they should at least do it in a way that makes diminuative sense, like..."huzzy". No, that sounds just as stupid... Just stop altogether. Please. Say "husband".

/rant

ShyFeather

I believe the fruits started it. You don't see them having discriminatory shortened versions of their names. It all makes sense now...

smaugish

If we're talking about general abbreviations that annoy us, I have to agree with things like hubby and preggers.

But the one that grinds my gears most is prego. I mean, PREGO!? Where did the O come from?

cersela

It doesn't not bother me as much as the word 'preggers.' No one who is mature enough to give birth should talk like a child.

ShellyMacchi

I meant I hate the way people shorten the word vegetables to veggies. Its a horrible word. Why can't they use the full original word?

um... lots of words get shortened... for example... 'can not' is often shortened to 'can't' when the original full words could as easily be used *winks and smiles*

BodyByButter

"Veggie Tales" sounds so much better than "Vegetable Tales"

SteffieMark

As a dues paying member of Tubers United, I'm against the use of the word vegetables altogether. It groups flowers buds, seeds, leaves, buds, stems, shoots, tubers, roots, bulbs, fruits, legumes, and others together, which isn't fair to any one of them and causes people to make sweeping generalizations and perpetuates prejudice. It's hard for me to believe that in this day and age that people would use such a negative and broadly inclusive word so freely.

Shame on all of you.

That was AWESOME! I think I love you!

ShellyMacchi

oh good lord! i suppose you still say brassiere instead of bra and pantaloons instead of panties? talk about making something out of nothing.

Nope, the OP (being a Brit) wouldn't say panties, she'd say knickers. Or maybe pants. But pants are what guys wear. :drinker:

I dislike the word veggies, mainly because I hear it so often on Food Network I want to slam my head against a wall. I am guilty of saying 'veg' though.

Also, the person who made the big post about the sociological development of the English language? I like your point, but from a purely anthro-linguistic standpoint, English didn't develop until the start of the last millenium. 2000 years is a bit of a stretch.

I'm feeling pedantic today.

*chuckling*
my hero!

carld256

Have you ever tried to use vegetable instead of veggie when ordering food? People look at you like you have three heads.

Zerashen

As a dues paying member of Tubers United, I'm against the use of the word vegetables altogether. It groups flowers buds, seeds, leaves, buds, stems, shoots, tubers, roots, bulbs, fruits, legumes, and others together, which isn't fair to any one of them and causes people to make sweeping generalizations and perpetuates prejudice. It's hard for me to believe that in this day and age that people would use such a negative and broadly inclusive word so freely.

Shame on all of you.

My hero.

mjs3974

I don't know about veggies but I do know I'm a vagatarian.

CarolinaGirlinVA

Veggie burger sounds better than "vegetable burger". That just sounds like an oxymoron.

angelb1983

All this made me LOL.....or maybe I should say Laugh out Loud as to not offend anyone with my abbreviation just kidding but it is really funny

trud72

Roast veggies
Veggie burger
Stir fried veg
Mixed veg

Veggie veg veg veg

:noway: Hey you missed one MIXED VEGGIES! :laugh:

I LOVE VEGGIES... and yes i'm a brit :bigsmile: