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The Term "Newbie"

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  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
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  • BurtHuttz
    BurtHuttz Posts: 3,653 Member
    Neophyte.
  • SmileyFaceGuy
    SmileyFaceGuy Posts: 201
    There's nothing derogatory about "newb"!

    Newb = someone who is new at something
    Noob = someone who sucks at something
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
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    How many squats do I have to do to be able to achieve this NSV?
  • NotBonJovi
    NotBonJovi Posts: 187 Member
    I am a Newbie and don't find it offensive. In due course as I learn and get experienced I will be able to share my experience to some newcomer like me.
  • UsernameStillLoading
    UsernameStillLoading Posts: 299 Member
    Better than what my on-line gaming community tends to use: Noob. Or N00B … Derived from newbie and definitely more derogatory.

    I don't have a problem with "newbie," personally.

    Noob is annoying. At least with newbie it has a cute tone to it if said the right way.

    Someone mentioned the word "Rookie" which I associate with beginners in sports.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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    How many squats do I have to do to be able to achieve this NSV?

    OR..how many pizza's do I have to chow down before my butt hovers just above the floor so I only have an inch or two to lean back and achieve the same results?
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Fetus.

    :laugh:
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
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    How many squats do I have to do to be able to achieve this NSV?

    I think you have to squat in high heels.
  • UsernameStillLoading
    UsernameStillLoading Posts: 299 Member
    Fetus.

    :laugh:
    Fetus should be used for the newbies who complain too much
    Baby status :sad:
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
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    How many squats do I have to do to be able to achieve this NSV?

    OR..how many pizza's do I have to chow down before my butt hovers just above the floor so I only have an inch or two to lean back and achieve the same results?

    I'm pretty sure eating a chair and a bucket of chili would produce the desired effect.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    amateur??
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
    "He who shall not be experienced"?

    I appreciate this.


    Perhaps, "beginnoramus"?

    Emany, you win. You win at life.
  • CaddieMay
    CaddieMay Posts: 356 Member
    I've been called a lot worse.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    as pointed out already..."better a Newbie than a NOOB."
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
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    How many squats do I have to do to be able to achieve this NSV?

    OR..how many pizza's do I have to chow down before my butt hovers just above the floor so I only have an inch or two to lean back and achieve the same results?

    I'm pretty sure eating a chair and a bucket of chili would produce the desired effect.

    But, I want a permanent effect, not a bodywrap-esque quick fix.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Fetus.

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :flowerforyou:
  • opalescence
    opalescence Posts: 413 Member
    Noob or newb sounds like boob so that's my vote
  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
    Square One Resident

    Virgin

    Pup

    Water Boy

    Starfish (a swimming newbie 0-2 years, parental guidance required)

    "N" card holder (new Canadian driver with limited license)
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    I'm a newbie and okay with that.

    But if we're going to get all technical about it, here's what the correct terms are. Yes, I am also a nerd who gets technical about stuff.


    Untrained - an individual who has not trained in the exercises before but can perform them correctly
    Novice - An individual who has trained regularly for up to several months
    Intermediate - An individual who has trained regularly for up to a couple years
    Advanced - An individual who has trained multiple years
    Elite - ..................................:flowerforyou:

    Okay, back to nerding it out elsewhere.
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    Square One Resident

    Virgin

    Pup

    Water Boy

    Starfish (a swimming newbie 0-2 years, parental guidance required)

    "N" card holder (new Canadian driver with limited license)

    I like the idea of some crazy instructor screaming 'pop that squat cherry, virgin!'
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Is this a serious post? Newbie is DEROGATORY? LOL.
  • BioMechHeretic
    BioMechHeretic Posts: 128 Member
    No.

    EVERYONE is a noob at some point, with EVERYTHING they do in life.

    You start at the bottom, and you work your way up. The law of nature.
  • BioMechHeretic
    BioMechHeretic Posts: 128 Member
    Is this a serious post? Newbie is DEROGATORY? LOL.

    I was convinced I would read through the thread and see everyone was joking. But nope, dead serious.

    Just goes to show that SOMEONE will be offended by absolutely anything nowadays
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    no.



    sorry Jules :flowerforyou:

    ^this
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Square One Resident

    Virgin

    Pup

    Water Boy

    Starfish (a swimming newbie 0-2 years, parental guidance required)

    "N" card holder (new Canadian driver with limited license)

    Starfish. Is that the same as Snowflake? :tongue:
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    would you rather be called a n00b?

    People are really fishing for things to complain about today.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    My vote goes for 'weak-as-piss'
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Or how about we call all people starting out "Mewling Kittens"! I like that one! Mew little kitten! Mew!
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    So. Really reaching for something to be offended about...eh?
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