“Adding to the collection” and other euphemisms

[cerendigit]

Have you noticed how some people (on this forum) use words and phrases like “add so-and-so watch”, “adding to the collection”, and “parting with” instead of saying “buying” and “selling”?


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[perry mason]

"Pieces"

[dpt.calvin]

And this bothers you? I wish I had your life.

[cerendigit]

It doesn’t bother me, I find it amusing.


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[mbalmz]

Originally Posted by cerendigit

Have you noticed how some people (on this forum) use words and phrases like “add so-and-so watch”, “adding to the collection”, and “parting with” instead of saying “buying” and “selling”?


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I've also noticed some people use yet other words like "procure", "acquire", "obtain", "move", "unload" and "flip" instead of "buy" and "sell".

It's a rich and varied language we use.

[sj24k]

i think i'll add this piece of prose to my collection of posts that make me say "huh?"

:)

[Randy9999]

Originally Posted by cerendigit

It doesn’t bother me, I find it amusing.

I'll bet you're easily amused.

[Auto16610]

[QUOTE=cerendigit;11978564]It doesn’t bother me, I find it amusing.

That you did the same thing back on January 10th 2020 on your post!

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=718495

"The last one is gone
I've been thinking about reducing my collection (subc, gmtII, datejust) down to 1 watch (which is none of those)."

Why didn't you just write "selling off some of my collection!"

[JonaG]

It’s called language and we have our own sociolects here. I think it builds community, can create empathy and can allow us to mentally deal with this crazy hobby. “Buy” and “sell” are pretty simple, direct terms but “pull the trigger” or “let go” can help the speaker deal with feelings about a watch purchase or sale. My 2c

[MJ EXPLORER]

I love the esoteric terminology around watches in general. My young kids know all the terms and use them correctly….much to my satisfaction.

A buddy of mine refers to his collection as a “small gathering.” I find that much more charming than “collection.”


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[Harry-57]

LOL! And I thought the nickname police were naff.

[cerendigit]

[QUOTE=Auto16610;11978649]

Originally Posted by cerendigit

That you did the same thing back on January 10th 2020 on your post!

:

Haha mea-culpa


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[enjoythemusic]

Wrist Instrument

[donas]

[QUOTE=Auto16610;11978649]

Originally Posted by cerendigit

It doesn’t bother me, I find it amusing.

That you did the same thing back on January 10th 2020 on your post!

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=718495

"The last one is gone
I've been thinking about reducing my collection (subc, gmtII, datejust) down to 1 watch (which is none of those)."

Why didn't you just write "selling off some of my collection!"

And that's a wrap, close the thread

[AzPaul]

I've been thinking of reducing my vocabulary (words and such) down to just grunts and emojis.

[Chewbacca]

I have my opinions on ‘piece’ but the worst is ‘the wife’.

Even my dog is called ‘my dog’ or ‘buddy’.

[330ci]

At the prices most of these trade hands at, I feel like there's justification in articulating the purchase of a timepiece versus, say, buying some milk.


I personally love the phrase "add it to my collection" as "my collection" references all the eclectic purchases I've made in life. There was a member here who had an amazing collection of random goods and it sort of inspired me to do the same(along with American pickers and pawn stars) so I rather like the language.


It could just be because I'm a hipster antique dealer though and I feel like language can make or break a sale when its really just useless junk that was expensive in its day lol

[Blansky]

I'm a fan of euphemisms and the richness and colorfulness of language.

I find them fascinating and at times comical, and sometimes they are even dehumanizing.(e.g. collateral damage)

Every profession creates their own language, and most countries have their own idiomatic versions of English that often gets melted into other countries.

Since Covid I've been watching a ton of foreign language TV shows with subtitles and its funny to hear another language being spoken and then an English phrase throw in (which I guess is because it doesn't translate well, and because most of these countries also speak English to some extent.)

Was watching something in German the other night and the guy was talking and it was a German sentence but with the English "work-life balance" in the sentence. Or the F-word thrown into a sentence from Sweden or Dutch show.

I once worked with a guy who spoke a lot of languages and when he conversed in a different language with a native speaker his body language would change with each language.

Anyways language fascinates me.

[Oleglozi]

I like the new lingo

[zengineer]

I can't think of a single other hobby where those terms are not used.

Even stock traders speak of adding.

You are building or maintaining a collection...what else would it be called?

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[epicurus]

Same vocabulary in almost any hobby honestly....especially on forums.

[GradyPhilpott]

I think we need to clarify the definition of euphemism.

eu·phe·mism
/ˈyo͞ofəˌmizəm/

noun: euphemism; plural noun: euphemisms

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

"“downsizing” as a euphemism for cuts"

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I think we need to clarify the definition of euphemism.

eu·phe·mism
/ˈyo͞ofəˌmizəm/

noun: euphemism; plural noun: euphemisms

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

"“downsizing” as a euphemism for cuts"

GP, Your Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Win is going to your head.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

GP, Your Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Win is going to your head.

[TheVTCGuy]

You guys are all a lot smarter then I am, I can’t even spell Euphonism … Euperalinism… Ephoanism…. Eupho…. Eu…


I’ll get back to you

[BNA/LION]

Just add another rollie. :

[copperjohn]

“I’m ROCKING this…”
“What are you ROCKING today…”

Woof.


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I'm a fan of euphemisms and the richness and colorfulness of language….

Same. I’m one of those guys.

One of the best lines in a movie was in Lord of War.

Baptiste - “Lord of War”

Yuri - that’s “War Lord”

Baptiste - “I prefer it my way”

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

You guys are all a lot smarter then I am, I can’t even spell Euphonism … Euperalinism… Ephoanism…. Eupho…. Eu…


I’ll get back to you

Circle back ASAP, Paul, because we're all waiting with bated breath.