What If the Person Who Named Walkie Talkies Named Everything?
Updated: Jan. 06, 2023You've probably never thought about how weird the word 'walkie talkie' is until now. Here's what would happen if we named everything like that.
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Let’s name things like the Walkie Talkie
A few years back, Reddit user dirtknapp asked the Internet: “What would the person who named Walkie Talkies have named other things?” The answers went on for a smiley whiley—and here are our very favorites. Also, use these words to be instantly funnier.
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Spoons would be…
—Reddit user unproperNoun
Please stop slurping your meal off of your soupy scoopy. You’ve probably never heard these funny words before.
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A defibrillator would be…
—Reddit user whatasteve
Is this building equipped with a hearty starty? You’ll want to start using these hilarious made-up words.
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Microwaves would be…
—Reddit user Bronzefeather
The instructions say to cook it in the heatie eaty for four minutes.
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Allergies would be…
—Reddit user dezzawintz
My wheezy sneezies are always so bad this time of year. Here are some words we no longer use (but should!).
Originally Published: February 04, 2020