On the Floor, et al

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

Well, Nevadaref pretty clearly pointed out exactly WHY it communicates no real info. It is simply slang that is announcer-speak for "no shot". So just say, "no shot".

If it is slang that is equivalent to "no shot" for most of the community then why not use it? "On the floor" while not precise communicates exactly the message you intend to those not as familiar with the rules as you.

btw...are you opposed to saying you googled something when you really should say you performed a web search?

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

btw...are you opposed to saying you googled something when you really should say you performed a web search?

The first time I heard someone say they "googled", I thought they were talking about being a baby. When I was a baby, I googled all the time. Sometimes, depending on what happened that day, I still do.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

The first time I heard someone say they "googled", I thought they were talking about being a baby. When I was a baby, I googled all the time. Sometimes, depending on what happened that day, I still do.

Speaking of babies - has everyone seen that young kid that does the evil look... and then laughs? It's on YouTube.

I've watched that clip 50 times and I still fall off my seat laughing.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

The first time I heard someone say they "googled", I thought they were talking about being a baby. When I was a baby, I googled all the time. Sometimes, depending on what happened that day, I still do.

You'll go blind if you keep at it...

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

If it is slang that is equivalent to "no shot" for most of the community then why not use it? "On the floor" while not precise communicates exactly the message you intend to those not as familiar with the rules as you.

Yup, you're right. I'll start using it, along with "over the back" on rebounding fouls. After all, "over the back" communicates exactly the message I intend to those not as familiar with the rules as I am. Good tip, thanks.

btw...are you opposed to saying you googled something when you really should say you performed a web search?

I'm not. But I've heard that within the Google company, employees are forbidden from using the company name in that manner. The owners are afraid that using "google" as a verb will essentially cause it to lose its unique meaning as the "Google company". This is what happened with "aspirin", which used to be a unique brand name.

I didn't really mean to get drawn into this conversation. I just stopped by to say Merry Christmas to everybody. I'll go back under my bridge now.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

Yup, you're right. I'll start using it, along with "over the back" on rebounding fouls. After all, "over the back" communicates exactly the message I intend to those not as familiar with the rules as I am. Good tip, thanks.

And I imagine next time you're asked if the foul was on the floor you'll give your standard 10 minute lecture on how we should all avoid using slang instead of just saying "yes".

More good advice, thanks

I'm not. But I've heard that within the Google company, employees are forbidden from using the company name in that manner. The owners are afraid that using "google" as a verb will essentially cause it to lose its unique meaning as the "Google company". This is what happened with "aspirin", which used to be a unique brand name.

It's true, brand name originally owned by Bayer. It's why the waiter tells you no coke pepsi when you order the wrong one. Other examples are kleenex, scotch tape, jello, band aid, velcro. There's one more that you probably hear a lot: "hey ref! you suck like a hoover!!"

I didn't really mean to get drawn into this conversation. I just stopped by to say Merry Christmas to everybody. I'll go back under my bridge now.

Make sure you reach in first to make sure there aren't any snakes on the floor.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

Yup, you're right. I'll start using it, along with "over the back" on rebounding fouls. After all, "over the back" communicates exactly the message I intend to those not as familiar with the rules as I am. Good tip, thanks.

I was going to say the same thing. Apparently most people don't perceive "on the floor" as also perpetuating a myth of the game. Unfortunate.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I was going to say the same thing. Apparently most people don't perceive "on the floor" as also perpetuating a myth of the game. Unfortunate.

Or they do not care. Honestly, who really cares what others say?

Peace