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06-03-2009, 01:56 PM
Don

Zion

Ok, I
06-03-2009, 01:59 PM
trackrunner

I bet it has to be Zions Bank that is the source of confusion. People prounounce it the same
06-03-2009, 03:08 PM
Cirrus2000

Re: Zion

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don

the land of blood red rocks and whorish rivers that allow any tourist a visit while claiming to be a virgin.[/i]

An amusing - if slightly twisted - metaphor. I'll admit to loving every visit I've had with that tart.

Anyway - yes, it's a pet peeve of mine...
06-03-2009, 04:23 PM
stefan

Quote:

Originally Posted by trackrunner

I bet it has to be Zions Bank that is the source of confusion. People prounounce it the same

or the good ol' ZCMI?

i've thought that it's related to the common usage of possessives (like Trackrunner's place, or let's go to trackrunner's) which somehow strangely get applied to names we don't usually apply possessives to.

for example, i know a few people who say ... "let's go to Costco's"

regardless, it's odd and should be made fun of immediately upon use
06-03-2009, 04:28 PM
trackrunner

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

regardless, it's odd and should be made fun of immediately upon use

QFE
06-03-2009, 04:32 PM
Iceaxe

I always thought it was spelled Zionzz. :ne_nau:
06-03-2009, 07:35 PM
Deeps

I usually go to Arch National Park in Moabs, but I've been wanting to visit Bryce's Canyon this year too.
06-03-2009, 09:09 PM
accadacca

I heard Mark Koelbel on channel 2 news say, "Zion's" (referring to the park) last night. Asshat. :lol8:
06-03-2009, 09:59 PM
Cirrus2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deeps

I usually go to Arch National Park in Moabs, but I've been wanting to visit Bryce's Canyon this year too.

:roflol: :roflol: :roflol:

I loaded up a bunch of pages in different tabs, and didn't know which topic this one was. I read Arch National Park, and was surprised at the gaffe, but then saw Moabs and Bryce's. Aha, the Zion's discussion! Nice!!!
06-04-2009, 06:19 AM
R

According to our wedding cake, Abby and I got married in "Archer National Park."
06-04-2009, 09:06 AM
KapitanSparrow

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Barron

According to our wedding cake, Abby and I got married in "Archer National Park."

:roflol:
06-04-2009, 09:29 AM
erial

Perhaps not so egregious is referring to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park as the Smokies. Either way, happy 75th anniversary.
06-04-2009, 11:59 AM
TreeHugger

Re: Zion

Would drive me crazy in MI when people would say Fords or Krogers as well!!! C'mon People!!
06-04-2009, 12:19 PM
R

Quote:

Originally Posted by erial

Perhaps not so egregious is referring to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park as the Smokies. Either way, happy 75th anniversary.

I know this is going to sound all flaming and trolly, but it's not Great Smoky Mountain National Park; it's Great Smoky Mountains National Park

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/
06-04-2009, 12:56 PM
asdf

"lets head down to Zi-AWN's this weekend"
06-04-2009, 03:18 PM
Scott Card

Quote:

Originally Posted by Summit42

"lets head down to Zi-AWN's this weekend"

Can't. I'll be at the Whaaaaard House on Sundee.
06-04-2009, 05:47 PM
erial

Oops, yer right. Note to self: no smokin' and postin' at the same time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Barron

Quote:

Originally Posted by erial

Perhaps not so egregious is referring to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park as the Smokies. Either way, happy 75th anniversary.

I know this is going to sound all flaming and trolly, but it's not Great Smoky Mountain National Park; it's Great Smoky Mountains National Park

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/
06-04-2009, 08:16 PM
Sombeech

Thanks for the post, Dons.