Use of the word "stick" in reference to a pool cue

[cheapcues.com]

Just wondering if I'm the only one this bothers. I hate it when people use the word "stick" instead of cue.
**edited as I want to emphasize the use of the word "stick", not the southern accent. People from all parts of the country, even the world use that work regardless of their accent or dialect. I apologize to those I offended.**

 

[Str8PoolPlayer]

Just wondering if I'm the only one this bothers. I hate it when people use the word "stick" instead of cue. As in. "I'm fixin' to get a new stick, cuz I had to hock my Moochie last year to get me some new tars fer my truck".

The term "stick" in reference to a Pool Cue is merely an old and
often used colloguialism in, and around, Pool Halls and other establishments
offering Pool Tables for casual and tournament play.
I am most certain it was never meant to be demeaning in any way to
the wooden instruments employed in the various billiards game, whether
they be mass produced or custom made.

 

[Cuebuddy]

Using the word stick instead of cue is right up there with felt instead of cloth.

 

[Mikey Town]

LOL... I love the example.

This urks me too. Not so much as to where I feel the need to correct anyone, but I cringe a bit when someone refers to it as a "stick." Especially if it's mine that they are referring to.

I play pool with a cue... my dog fetches a stick

 

[DogsPlayingPool]

I much prefer "stick" over the term "firewood".

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

Sticks or bar wood are those crooked, often with un shaped tips, pieces
of crap that are provided to people that don't have a their own pool cue.

These crooked pieces of crap have been known to beat players with their own cue, if put in the right hands.

I prefer the term pool cue tho.

 

[8ballEinstein]

Not only does "stick" refer to a cue but at times it can refer to a player. For example, "Who's the best stick in the house?" Even here, it can have a totally different meaning. For instance, the time I was shooting pool in a gay bar and yelled out, "Who's the best stick in the house?". All these fellas jumped out of their seats and said, "I am, I am!" I quickly got the idea these boys weren't looking for pool action.

 

[DogsPlayingPool]

Not only does "stick" refer to a cue but at times it can refer to a player. For example, "Who's the best stick in the house?" Even here, it can have a totally different meaning. For instance, the time I was shooting pool in a gay bar and yelled out, "Who's the best stick in the house?". All these fellas jumped out of their seats and said, "I am, I am!" I quickly got the idea these boys weren't looking for pool action.

Yeah, sure. The only pool tables in town just happened to be in a gay bar. :grin-square:

 

[Bobby]

Just wondering if I'm the only one this bothers. I hate it when people use the word "stick" instead of cue. As in. "I'm fixin' to get a new stick, cuz I had to hock my Moochie last year to get me some new tars fer my truck".

No but the term "fixin" does bother me.

 

[JustPlay]

Tomato Stake sounds better than stick.:grin::grin:

 

[snipershot]

I have beaten, and been beaten by a stick, both on, and off a pool table. :wink:

Joe

 

[Johnnyt]

I have beaten, and been beaten by a stick, both on, and off a pool table. :wink:

Joe

LMAO. Johnnyt

 

[JB Cases]

Cuestix seems to do well with that name. There is a website out there that sell billiard supplies called Chix with Stix or Chicks with Sticks, not sure which way it's spelled.

I say it both ways and have no problem either way. I think I generally lean towards "cue" though.

 

[Scottyboy716]

From the funny gif thread

This should clear it up

 

[DelaWho???]

Not only does "stick" refer to a cue but at times it can refer to a player. For example, "Who's the best stick in the house?" Even here, it can have a totally different meaning. For instance, the time I was shooting pool in a gay bar and yelled out, "Who's the best stick in the house?". All these fellas jumped out of their seats and said, "I am, I am!" I quickly got the idea these boys weren't looking for pool action.

Semantics.... Some of these terms are regional, like soda or pop. "He shoots a good stick" is for me the only objectional use of the term. I don't know why, it just grates.

It also in some areas might indicate the relative skill level, or perceived skill level of the player using the term. I refer to my golf clubs as a bag of wrenches because it wouldn't matter if I was golfing with wrenches the score would be the same.

I've also heard the term "twig" used in reference to a pool cue.... "where'd I put my twig?"

 

[trustyrusty]

I call mine a cue, but someone saying it's a stick is fine....I'm more bothered by folks who WARSH their car, or use Qpons at the store. lol. I have a golfing buddy that after he says warsh I ask if he means wash, but he says warshing it gets (whatever it is) it cleaner than washing it.

mispronouncing things is MUCH more annoying to me - call your cue whatever you want, just pronounce it correctly. lol

 

[bobco729]

It irks me when she calls my big stick a little cue tip. l.o.l. Also in W.V. a chimney is called a chimly. l.o.l.
"country" Bob

 

[sfleinen]

I call mine a cue, but someone saying it's a stick is fine....I'm more bothered by folks who WARSH their car, or use Qpons at the store. lol. I have a golfing buddy that after he says warsh I ask if he means wash, but he says warshing it gets (whatever it is) it cleaner than washing it.

mispronouncing things is MUCH more annoying to me - call your cue whatever you want, just pronounce it correctly. lol

That ranks right up there with folks that accent the wrong syllable in a word. For instance, "disPLAY" becomes "DISplay" in the south. And likewise, "VEhicle" becomes "veHICle." Reversing the compass and going north, I always wondered why Bostonians only have 25 letters to their alphabet. They are conspicuously missing the letter "R". That old, "I haff to pahck the cah" is no exaggeration. And they can't even pronounce their own city correctly -- "Boston" becomes "Baston" (with a very pronounced "a" sound as in the word "bat").

Like trustyrusty, I don't mind colloquial terms for an object, just pronounce them correctly.

-Sean

 

[ironman]

That ranks right up there with folks that accent the wrong syllable in a word. For instance, "disPLAY" becomes "DISplay" in the south. And likewise, "VEhicle" becomes "veHICle." Reversing the compass and going north, I always wondered why Bostonians only have 25 letters to their alphabet. They are conspicuously missing the letter "R". That old, "I haff to pahck the cah" is no exaggeration. And they can't even pronounce their own city correctly -- "Boston" becomes "Baston" (with a very pronounced "a" sound as in the word "bat").

Like trustyrusty, I don't mind colloquial terms for an object, just pronounce them correctly.

-Sean

No shit! My wife is from Baustin and they are proud of it too. Her favorite t shirt says some crap about Lobstah and Beah. It drives me freakin nuts.
Now I'm from Arkansas. You should hear a couple of our conversations. Those would confuse even Gomer!!

 

[justadub]

Try out Downeast Maine for some strange pronounciations.

"Yessah they-ah, deah. That's some whicked good shootin' you just dun." "Ayuh." :grin:

I've also heard the term stick used for golf clubs, as in "grab your sticks and lets play."

I guess it doesn't bother me too much. I use the term cue a lot, when it probably should be cue-stick.