Which name do you prefer to be called the least? (1 Viewer)

[Zow]

Offshoot of another thread. Scenario is that you're in a store or some such, or you're interacting publicly with guy, and he calls you one of the following names. Trying to figure out which one seems the most demeaning and/or disrespectful.

Bonus South Park clip illustrating the point:

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[Zow]

So (though it may be my user error) I can't figure out how to also add "champ" and "sport." They belong in this poll but I can't figure out how to add.

 

[Gally]

I haven't been called many of these but I think the tone in which it is said is more the issue than the actual word itself.

I would probably go with Hoss or Pal as the worst of them (but I am likely projecting a tone onto them).

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I've never been called "friend" by anyone I actually like.

 

[Zow]

I haven't been called many of these but I think the tone in which it is said is more the issue than the actual word itself.

I would probably go with Hoss or Pal as the worst of them (but I am likely projecting a tone onto them).

Good point. For the poll assume neutral tone. Like, you're at Best Buy looking at TVs and the salesman comes to talk to you and calls you one of these names during the conversation.

 

[Keerock]

Pal sounds derogatory, so I chose that. Buddy is a close 2nd, unless I'm dressed like an elf.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Pal and friend are my least favprite. And I’m from SoCal. C‘mon dude.

 

[Beef Ravioli Part 2]

I could not choose, I would love to be called any of those names!!

 

[-OZ-]

Chief. I’m a Titan dammit!

Also, after 26 years around the Army, Chief has a specific meaning.

 

[Jayrod]

Hoss makes me laugh for some reason.

I went with bro. Only dolts use that term unironically. Don't be a dolt.

 

[brun]

So (though it may be my user error) I can't figure out how to also add "champ" and "sport." They belong in this poll but I can't figure out how to add.

I lump those 2 in with pal & chief.
Picked pal.

 

[Skipdog77]

No "Ace" option? Flawed pole.

 

[Bogart]

Went with hoss. Feels like a shot at my weight.

 

[Pipes]

Went Chief. Seems like a sarcastic, you think you're in charge but you're really not, sort of thing. Boss similar but Chief feels like a bigger slight imo. Not a big fan of Hoss or Pal either. The rest don't bother me

 

[Leroy Hoard]

"Maybe, just once, someone will call me "sir" without adding, "you're making a scene."

 

[Doug B]

I can roll with "Dude" and "Man" ... the rest you can throw into a hat.

"Pal" makes me think I'm in a 1940s movie. Voted "Hoss", though, as that is a real try-hard faux-folksy expression.

 

[Timmay]

Pal is for sure #1 followed by Guy. I don't care to be called any of the other ones. None of them bother me bro.

 

[Zow]

No "Ace" option? Flawed pole.

It wouldn't let me put more in! I also wanted to add Champ and Sport.

 

[Zow]

I can roll with "Dude" and "Man" ... the rest you can throw into a hat.

"Pal" makes me think I'm in a 1940s movie. Voted "Hoss", though, as that is a real try-hard faux-folksy expression.

This is my sentiment. I'm totally finally with Dude and Man, but I take any of the names listed as equally annoying/demeaning.

ETA: I voted Buddy (or Bud) because usually people calling me that aren't my buddy, at least not yet.

 

[ChiefD]

I vote for Sport

 

[3C's]

Have a friend who says dude more than anyone in Big Lebowski but it's actually great. voted chief...

 

[CGRdrJoe]

I am a Chief so I get called that 24/7 at work, I went with Bud since people that forget my name usually say "Hey Bud"....I'm guilty of that greeting as well

 

[dino259]

I vote for Sport

User name does not check out.

I want chief to be more popular.

 

[-fish-]

Chief just reminds me of Pick.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

I can roll with "Dude" and "Man" ... the rest you can throw into a hat.

"Pal" makes me think I'm in a 1940s movie. Voted "Hoss", though, as that is a real try-hard faux-folksy expression.

This is my sentiment. I'm totally finally with Dude and Man, but I take any of the names listed as equally annoying/demeaning.

ETA: I voted Buddy (or Bud) because usually people calling me that aren't my buddy, at least not yet.

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[Dr. Octopus]

"friend", unless you are one and in the case they wouldn't call me that in a discussion with me.

 

[dkp993]

Pal just feels condescending

 

[belljr]

Hoss makes me laugh for some reason.

I went with bro. Only dolts use that term unironically. Don't be a dolt.

 

[belljr]

I am a Chief so I get called that 24/7 at work, I went with Bud since people that forget my name usually say "Hey Bud"....I'm guilty of that greeting as well

I say Hey Man a lot.

When you making the move to Master Chief ?

 

[Nugget]

When I am being condescending, I use Champ.

Sure thing, Champ.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

My favorite was this one older waitress who couldn't remember names. She would just shout out Hey You to everyone who walked in.

 

[Zow]

I can roll with "Dude" and "Man" ... the rest you can throw into a hat.

"Pal" makes me think I'm in a 1940s movie. Voted "Hoss", though, as that is a real try-hard faux-folksy expression.

This is my sentiment. I'm totally finally with Dude and Man, but I take any of the names listed as equally annoying/demeaning.

ETA: I voted Buddy (or Bud) because usually people calling me that aren't my buddy, at least not yet.

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Hey buddy, this link is literally in the OP. Don't steal my thunder, guy.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

I can roll with "Dude" and "Man" ... the rest you can throw into a hat.

"Pal" makes me think I'm in a 1940s movie. Voted "Hoss", though, as that is a real try-hard faux-folksy expression.

This is my sentiment. I'm totally finally with Dude and Man, but I take any of the names listed as equally annoying/demeaning.

ETA: I voted Buddy (or Bud) because usually people calling me that aren't my buddy, at least not yet.

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Hey buddy, this link is literally in the OP. Don't steal my thunder, guy.

I’m not your guy, friend. (Oops)

 

[CGRdrJoe]

I am a Chief so I get called that 24/7 at work, I went with Bud since people that forget my name usually say "Hey Bud"....I'm guilty of that greeting as well

I say Hey Man a lot.

When you making the move to Master Chief ?

I am 12 on the list for Senior Chief but I won't know til spring if that will happen or not.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

No "Ace" option? Flawed pole.

agreed - also need to add "Chachi"

 

[Zigg]

It’s mate for me. Lousy Aussies. Go back to your prison island.

 

[ChiefD]

No "Ace" option? Flawed pole.

agreed - also need to add "Chachi"

One of my go-to’s. My kids are now using Chachi.

It will live on for generations.

 

[Skipdog77]

No "Ace" option? Flawed pole.

agreed - also need to add "Chachi"

Good call...Chachi is a favorite of mine to use.

 

[ChiefD]

No "Ace" option? Flawed pole.

agreed - also need to add "Chachi"

Good call...Chachi is a favorite of mine to use.

And its one you could use on a young’n and achieve a perplexed look and confusion.

It’s really an all timer at this point.

 

[pollardsvision]

I haven't been called many of these but I think the tone in which it is said is more the issue than the actual word itself.

I would probably go with Hoss or Pal as the worst of them (but I am likely projecting a tone onto them).

I agree. The word doesn't matter as much as the tone, and how much I like the person saying it.

 

[Skipdog77]

No "Ace" option? Flawed pole.

agreed - also need to add "Chachi"

Good call...Chachi is a favorite of mine to use.

And its one you could use on a young’n and achieve a perplexed look and confusion.

It’s really an all timer at this point.

Exactly. Then they google it, pull up a picture of a young Bob Loblaw, and they are even more confused. It messes with them mentally for months, if not years after.

 

[WDIK2]

I went with Bud since people that forget my name usually say "Hey Bud"....I'm guilty of that greeting as well

This is how my dad uses "Guy". But those names he can't remember are of his kids, grand kids, and great grand kids. My nephews and I joke about it all the time.

 

[Don Quixote]

I once had a partner (job title of “partner”) that called me “hoss” all of the time. Voted that… maybe just weird because it is slang for a big, strong man, like a horse (or, at least, that’s what I associate with) and I’m a scrawny 155 pounds. So, felt more like using it ironically as I’m more jockey-like, but I don’t know.

 

[Dezbelief]

Bubba

I'm not about to make you my prison ***** , don't call me Bubbba.

 

[WDIK2]

I feel like "Son" would be the most demeaning. Unless it's coming from you dad, then you know **** is serious.

We should bring this back.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

I'd appreciate it if you would address me as colonel or sir. I believe I've earned it.

 

[Ben & Jerry's]

No "Ace" option? Flawed pole.

It's "flaud"

 

[Manster]

guy=Canadian
Bro=meathead
Dude=west coast US
Mate=Brits, or American soccer fans
Hoss=good ol boy
Man=when you forget their name
Pal=what Dennis Leary calls everyone
Chief=someone trying to sell you something you don't need

 

[belljr]

Eduardo Carrochio....I am a matador

 

[Gr00vus]

No "Ace" option? Flawed pole.

Really?!?! How long has this been going on?