Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2020 First KFC, then PCH? Don't they know that is Pacific Coast Highway? Idiots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 7, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: First KFC, then PCH? Don't they know that is Pacific Coast Highway? Idiots! What is PCH? All I got is Personal Care Home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 7, 2020 You mean like GM and IT&T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Prophet Zacharia said: What is PCH? All I got is Personal Care Home. Publishers Clearing House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted January 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: You mean like GM and IT&T They were early adopters! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted January 7, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: They were early adopters! And then there is this company called IBM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted January 7, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 7, 2020 4 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: First KFC, then PCH? Don't they know that is Pacific Coast Highway? Idiots! It is a way to make your brand sound fresh and cool. I first noticed it about 20 years ago when someone ordered an MGD at the bar. Years later ordering a PBR was the cool hipster thing to do. Since all are needed are the initials to understand what is meant, it means you're cool, in the know and keeping up with the current trends. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 7, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 7, 2020 I blame Millenials and their short handing everything. They treat everything like a text and can not be bothered to actually write out an entire word, even if it means removing just one single letter. And heaven forbid we even attempt to discuss punctionion and their complete misuse of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted January 7, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, Indy said: I blame Millenials and their short handing everything. They treat everything like a text and can not be bothered to actually write out an entire word, even if it means removing just one single letter. And heaven forbid we even attempt to discuss punctionion and their complete misuse of that. Not all Millenials are like that but it's the NEXT generation that might want this initial word thing. So teach your child the art of words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted January 7, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 7, 2020 1 minute ago, shootingstar said: Not all Millenials are like that but it's the NEXT generation that might want this initial word thing. So teach your child the art of words. I also blame Boomers, they are getting old and their memory is getting bad, so they can't remember all the words in the name. At least they can use punctuation marks though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post donkpow Posted January 7, 2020 Popular Post Share #11 Posted January 7, 2020 IDK. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #12 Posted January 7, 2020 What about Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing? 3M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted January 7, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 7, 2020 Wtf? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted January 7, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 7, 2020 It annoys me. I am old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted January 7, 2020 Share #15 Posted January 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, petitepedal said: What about Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing? 3M I had no idea. And they're major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #16 Posted January 7, 2020 41 minutes ago, Indy said: I blame Millenials and their short handing everything. They treat everything like a text and can not be bothered to actually write out an entire word, even if it means removing just one single letter. And heaven forbid we even attempt to discuss punctionion and their complete misuse of that. IKR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #17 Posted January 7, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #18 Posted January 7, 2020 57 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Wtf? WTF KFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #19 Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Airehead said: It annoys me. I am old. Keeping in mind that this thread is based on PCH going to initials, you really CAN'T find a more elderly demographic than the PCH one. Talk about pissing off your target audience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #20 Posted January 7, 2020 It’snot just businesses. I have CLL but at least I don’t have COPD or VD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #21 Posted January 7, 2020 AHNC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 7, 2020 Share #22 Posted January 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, jsharr said: AHNC AWWC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #23 Posted January 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, Kzoo said: AWWC DILLIGAF? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 7, 2020 Share #24 Posted January 7, 2020 10 minutes ago, jsharr said: DILLIGAF? YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #25 Posted January 7, 2020 32 minutes ago, Kzoo said: 43 minutes ago, jsharr said: DILLIGAF? Y FIFY, M! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted January 7, 2020 Share #26 Posted January 7, 2020 What about BJ's (named for Beverly Jean Weich)? Unless you are trying to attract people who are devoted to the art of fellatio, why in heaven's name would you ever name your business, "BJ's"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted January 7, 2020 Share #27 Posted January 7, 2020 It seems to me that the non-initial name is better advertisement for the product: Kentucky Fried Chicken or Baltimore Gas & Electric instead of KFC or BGE. etc. Catchy names like Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts are more attractive to me, even though I don't have a clue how either one stays in business with their humongous prices. But I'm not an expert in marketing. Maybe KFC sticks in the heads of today's short-term-thinking populace better than the 6-syllable whole name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc2000 Posted January 8, 2020 Share #28 Posted January 8, 2020 19 hours ago, Mr. Silly said: It is a way to make your brand sound fresh and cool. 18 hours ago, Indy said: I blame Millenials and their short handing everything. They treat everything like a text and can not be bothered to actually write out an entire word, even if it means removing just one single letter. These, and the bean counters wanting to save on printing ink so they can get a bonus for saving the company money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted January 8, 2020 16 hours ago, Longjohn said: It’snot just businesses. I have CLL but at least I don’t have COPD or VD. Renaming emphysema to copd was the dumbest thing evar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share #30 Posted January 8, 2020 16 hours ago, Longjohn said: It’snot just businesses. I have CLL but at least I don’t have COPD or VD. Coors Light w/Lime? YPB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 8, 2020 Share #31 Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Renaming emphysema to copd was the dumbest thing evar! Don’t forget your Chronic Bronchitis. COPD has both your Blue Bloaters and Pink Puffers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 8, 2020 Share #32 Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 3:59 AM, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Publishers Clearing House. Never in a Millions Years (NMYs) would I have gotten that. I haven’t heard about them since Ed McMann. I think if it comes about organically, it’s smart of a company to rebadge. People were calling it KFC for years before they did it officially. If it’s forced, no one will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 8, 2020 Share #33 Posted January 8, 2020 2 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Coors Light w/Lime? YPB! Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, yesterday when they took out my stitches they said the lab report showed that they got all the squamous cells from the skin cancer but there were lymphoma cells in the margin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted January 8, 2020 Share #34 Posted January 8, 2020 26 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, yesterday when they took out my stitches they said the lab report showed that they got all the squamous cells from the skin cancer but there were lymphoma cells in the margin. Sorry John, you can’t seem to catch a break. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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