BartHumphries 10 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 So tonight I announced that I was going to be running a Firem'n Chit class. "Tonight, come for Firem'n Chit!" I turned and started to walk back out of the limelight, only to be conscious of a very quiet group behind me. Maybe it's my speech, but I apparently have a hard time emphasizing the "ch" enough to make it sound like church instead of sheriff. I kind of wish it was "Firem'n Safety Card" or some other name instead. Link to post Share on other sites
shortridge 184 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 It's not just your speech. Very easy to mess that up when you inadvertently add an S - "Who has their Firem'nschit?" I think it ought to be renamed and the faux-folksy m'n taken out. "Fire Safety Card" works well enough. Link to post Share on other sites
bnelon44 17 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 That would be a good suggestion to send to: program.content@scouting.org Link to post Share on other sites
Eagledad 2779 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (LOL) wish I could of seen that. Barry(This message has been edited by eagledad) Link to post Share on other sites
Tampa Turtle 1011 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 If we change the name what will the newbies snicker at? Link to post Share on other sites
qwazse 4345 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Never back down from the nuances of this great English language! Stand on your soap box (or in the scout world, inverted kettle) and say it proudly. Say "Chit" or get off the pot! Link to post Share on other sites
skeptic 997 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 So, can we claim mispronunciation when we hit our thumb with the hammer? Or do we just have a corner taken from our Hammer Swing'n Chit? Just asking. Link to post Share on other sites
mdlscouting 10 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Tampa Turtle asked what will the Newbies snicker at: Don't worry, The Cub Scout Rank "We Blows" has that covered. Link to post Share on other sites
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