pont35cpe 585 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I`d like to hear some responses as to why people refer to their cars as "She".. Link to post Share on other sites
RansomEli 278 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Probably because they are objects of our love. Although my two Franklins are named Scott and Zelda 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pomeroy41144 292 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I never refer to my automobiles as "she". I don't give names to my automobiles. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
West Peterson 655 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Pomeroy41144 said: I never refer to my automobiles as "she". I don't give names to my automobiles. Me either... Or is it, Me neither? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 1,677 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 http://www.answers.com/Q/Why_are_cars_always_referred_to_as_females 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pont35cpe 585 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 40 minutes ago, Mark Shaw said: http://www.answers.com/Q/Why_are_cars_always_referred_to_as_females The one that most likely fits is "complicated, hard to understand and tempramental".. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
28 Chrysler 513 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Let me get in trouble, dig my own grave, shoot myself in the foot ----- needs a lot of attention, high maintenance, unpredictable --- (don't let my wife see this) 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites
SaddleRider 60 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 If my collector-car was as reliable and as much fun as my wife...maybe I would call it a "she".. Presently...on those occasions when I refer to it....I call it a %$$(#(#*@!*( piece of %%$(($(*# 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsancle 4,748 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I don't understand why guys name their cars at all. You would think they owned a boat. 8 Link to post Share on other sites
Restorer32 2,014 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Because they break our hearts ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Frank DuVal 1,002 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 We name them to tell them apart. Better a name than "The red one" . Yes, I have had multiples of similar cars. Still do, Park Avenues. Link to post Share on other sites
Bhigdog 3,020 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 6 hours ago, pont35cpe said: I`d like to hear some responses as to why people refer to their cars as "She".. I have no idea but for some reason I find it grating.........................Bob 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Real Steel 187 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) I'm curious if giving a car a girls name is an 'older' practice. I'm 58 and I don't think I've ever heard someone my age referring to his car by a girls name. I'm sure it also has something to do with a persons' societal environment. Hey you ladies out there, do you call your car by a guys name? Edited October 19, 2017 by Real Steel typo (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
SC38DLS 1,546 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Most of mine were referred to as “she”. Because they had great curves and lines, pleasant to look at unlike most guys I know! The current one is called the “Beast” (the car not the wife) only because my better half doesn’t really like to ride in it. Link to post Share on other sites
TerryB 2,610 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 To me the car or truck or motorcycle is an "it", not a she. The only one I gave a name was my 1995 Ford F-150. When I installed a fiberglass cap on the bed it became the Henry Ford Hotel when I used it as a place to sleep at times while traveling. Terry 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bhigdog 3,020 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 If forced to call them by name they are: Leaky, Squeaky, Rattles and P.O.S. I'll leave it to the reader to decide on the genders but they all use the bath room of their choice................Bob 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites
John_S_in_Penna 3,248 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Real Steel said: Hey you ladies out there, do you call your car by a guy's name? I know a woman, very interested in cars, who names all her cars, and I think they're all men's names! I don't anthropomorphize my cars, because steel and plastic and rubber aren't alive. Link to post Share on other sites
Digger914 259 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, alsancle said: I don't understand why guys name their cars at all. You would think they owned a boat. Bought brand new, slightly used, or classically aged, all my cars and trucks have been "It's" as in "It" starts, "It" won't start, "It'"s broke, "It's" fixed and the ever popular you rotten piece of *#!t. On rare occasion I have used "she" when describing something unexpected. Never named a car, but from my trusty Dodge Shep to my not so trusty truck Hemorrhoid, all my trucks have eventually earned a name. Edited October 19, 2017 by Digger914 (see edit history) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
plymouthcranbrook 874 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Real Steel said: I'm curious if giving a car a girls name is an 'older' practice. I'm 58 and I don't think I've ever heard someone my age referring to his car by a girls name. I'm sure it also has something to do with a persons' societal environment. Hey you ladies out there, do you call your car by a guys name? On of my Female supervisors called her Kia "Ricky Rio" And I have been know to call my School Bus "Clunky the Wonder Bus" You wonder if it will start, you wonder if it will stop, and you wonder what will fall off when you hit a bump Edited October 19, 2017 by plymouthcranbrook (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Wiegand 1,879 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 OK, you guys, here is the real reason behind girl names on things. All inanimate objects are always referred to by the feminine gender. If you don't believe me on that, go look it up in your Funk and Wagnalls. Of course there will always be some wiseguy who will name his truck Clyde or Ralph or Jethro. Terry Wiegand South Hutchinson, Kansas Link to post Share on other sites
smithbrother 605 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 For what it's worth, some are BOATS. Also some are BOAT ANCHORS. Some need to be tied to a hitching rail. Dale in Indy Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Moskowitz 2,403 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 You guys are some of the bravest people I know.... I would not touch this subject for the world! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
pont35cpe 585 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Alright!! It`s only been 8hr since I posted this.. Keep `em coming.. Where is Victoria Lynn? She`s surely got something to say. Link to post Share on other sites
auburnseeker 4,536 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Makes for a much better read when you are reading the classifieds than constantly calling the car it when referring to each feature. I get more interested reading ads that way. Makes the seller seem like they care about the car and are affectionate enough that maybe they aren't just trying to get rid of her/it. I would be more interested in buying a car a guy doesn't really want to sell than the one he just put on fire sale because he can't wait to dispose of it/her to end his agony. Link to post Share on other sites
Real Steel 187 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Terry Wiegand said: OK, you guys, here is the real reason behind girl names on things. All inanimate objects are always referred to by the feminine gender. If you don't believe me on that, go look it up in your Funk and Wagnalls. Of course there will always be some wiseguy who will name his truck Clyde or Ralph or Jethro. Terry Wiegand South Hutchinson, Kansas Funk and Wagnalls. Hmm, I remember someone using one of those when i was a young lad. Link to post Share on other sites
46 woodie 757 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I can only say that the National Woodie Club uses the feminine spelling, (ie) rather than woody. I think that it dates back to the ancient mariners. Every car show that I go to has a "Peggy Sue", "Angel Baby" or other name painted on one or more cars. Link to post Share on other sites
erichill 104 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Objects of our desire. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
CarFreak 85 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 4 hours ago, Real Steel said: Hey you ladies out there, do you call your car by a guys name? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites
auburnseeker 4,536 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 So if it's not a he or she, do we use gender neutral speedy dry to clean up the spills. Which service bay is it allowed in? Confusing times for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
AnniesSS 285 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 My trucks have never had official "names" but I refer to them as the Burb & the SS as that is what they are. As for the "she" comment, I refer to them as females. My husband refers to them as "thorns in his side" that he'd like the set a match to lol Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,577 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 5 hours ago, Terry Wiegand said: All inanimate objects are always referred to by the feminine gender Terry Wiegand Many moons ago I asked my Dad this very question about referring to cars as "SHE" . His response was that we always use the FEMININE to describe objects of "GRACE AND BEAUTY". 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
John348 1,404 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, 46 woodie said: Every car show that I go to has a "Peggy Sue", "Angel Baby" or other name painted on one or more cars. You have to find different shows to go to then Edited October 20, 2017 by John348 (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim65 925 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Read all responses , particularly like , 'objects of desire ' and ' needs attention, unpredictable and high maintenance , but the clincher for me is the curves , take a look at Ruby , has to be feminine ?? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
cahartley 608 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 At one time or another I have called everything with an engine I ever owned some pretty bad unisex names....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GregLaR 2,260 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I generally find those who name their cars to be of the same ilk that leans these stuffed kid dolls against their cars at shows. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim65 925 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) 47 minutes ago, GregLaR said: I generally find those who name their cars to be of the same ilk that leans these stuffed kid dolls against their cars at shows. Having never been to show in the US , and having no young kids., not sure if comment is derogatory or not ? Edited October 20, 2017 by Pilgrim65 (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
AC Fuhrman 113 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Current vehicles are all named and male - Roger, Monte, Moby and The Min. Past vehicles though include Ruby, Goldie(s) 1,2 & 3 and China Oddly I've also owned "The Goat Car," which was a 68 Impala and not a GTO. Link to post Share on other sites
J.H.Boland 1,237 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Although GM marketed it as a "four passenger coupe",my wife and I sometimes call the '25 Buick "Miss Vicky". The big '29 McLaughlin-Buick ,having a more regal appearance,is "the duchess". Jim Link to post Share on other sites
Casper Friederich 128 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Well, the only old car I ever has owned is an early sit-up and beg British small Ford, the least desirable Body style-four door Prefect. But if I had an early Model A, especially if rarer version, it would surelly bee a She; as at least almost every small 30s European car. Even a big but sporty open Mercedes-Benz or Horch from the Third Reich would I give a feminine nickname. As almost every Italian Car Up to the 70s. Very personal opinion. Edited October 20, 2017 by Casper Friederich New thoughts (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Tinindian 1,704 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 An Indian (not politically correct terminology) fellow that I worked with came from a family that always bought Pontiacs. He referred to my Pontiac as a Tinindian. The name stuck. I have never named any other vehicle of mine, when I had several cars of the same make I referred to them by year, when different makes i referred to them by make. Link to post Share on other sites
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