Stupid question: What IS this thing CALLED?

BTM · July 04, 2008, 11:34:17 AM

I mean, it should have an official name, right? Okay, it's like a cord type thing, it has a clasp on the end which is connected to a tiny bit of nylon string (or something) which you can loop around other objects, thus making a necklace type thing.

Here's a picture.. currently, I have it connected to my Flash Drive. I ask because I'm trying to get another one for a second flash drive I plan on purchasing, but have NO idea what they're called (and thus, no idea what to look for.)

Is there an official name for this handy little device?

Man, I feel dumb asking this, probably slap myself when I hear it... ahhh, well.

AnubisVonMojo · July 04, 2008, 11:46:13 AM

I believe it's called a lanyard BT.

Menard · July 04, 2008, 02:52:57 PM

Whew...

...what a relief.

I thought for a moment that this was another thread where I was going to have to reply with something like 'it's called a penis'.

Thankfully I didn't have to do that.

Patient7 · July 04, 2008, 02:54:15 PM

Anubis is right, it is a lanyard.

AndyC · July 04, 2008, 03:34:14 PM

Yup, lanyard.

Jack · July 04, 2008, 05:48:02 PM

That should be the word of the day I think. Everyone use it in a sentence at least once before you go to bed tonight.

AnubisVonMojo · July 04, 2008, 06:08:01 PM

Quote from: Jack on July 04, 2008, 05:48:02 PM
That should be the word of the day I think. Everyone use it in a sentence at least once before you go to bed tonight.

"Robert Z'Dar's chin is so big that if he ever plays a gym coach in a movie, they'll need to tie two lanyards together so can wear a whistle around his neck."

Sister Grace · July 04, 2008, 10:32:13 PM

Quote from: AnubisVonMojo on July 04, 2008, 06:08:01 PM
Quote from: Jack on July 04, 2008, 05:48:02 PM
That should be the word of the day I think. Everyone use it in a sentence at least once before you go to bed tonight.

"Robert Z'Dar's chin is so big that he if he ever plays a gym coach in a movie, they'll need to tie two lanyards together so can wear a whistle around his neck."

:teddyr

I'm so depressed; I think I'll get drunk and go lanyards (intoxicated slur for lay in the yard).

sorry..my dorkness is showing...i got nothing..

RCMerchant · July 04, 2008, 10:45:20 PM

Hatfield-So whut did yew wanna talk ta me 'bout,Jeb?
McCoy-Well,that thar lan'yards, and this har lan'mines! An'if you step one toe onnit,you'll git blown to hah Heaven! Naw git!

(Yeah. scoot over,VonMojo..I'm in the dork catagory too.

)

Menard · July 04, 2008, 11:00:20 PM

Quote from: SisterGrace on July 04, 2008, 10:32:13 PM
I'm so depressed; I think I'll get drunk and go lanyards (intoxicated slur for lay in the yard).

Did you mean for that to come out like that?

Sister Grace · July 05, 2008, 07:15:40 AM

Quote from: Menard on July 04, 2008, 11:00:20 PM
Quote from: SisterGrace on July 04, 2008, 10:32:13 PM
I'm so depressed; I think I'll get drunk and go lanyards (intoxicated slur for lay in the yard).

Did you mean for that to come out like that?

Patient7 · July 05, 2008, 11:31:00 AM

Sorry I'm late but my sentence would be "The image is of a lanyard, yes a lanyard." Do you have a problem with that sentance? Too Bad!

Menard · July 05, 2008, 12:05:01 PM

Quote from: Patient7 on July 05, 2008, 11:31:00 AM
..."The image is of a lanyard, yes a lanyard." Do you have a problem with that sentance?

Just that you misspelled sentence.

BTM · July 06, 2008, 10:37:08 AM

Ahhh... a lanyard.

You know, to be brutally honest, I don't think I've ever HEARD that term before. Weird...

Still, that's a neat piece of knowledge.

Here's my sentence...

For a key chain, she had a black nylon lanyard with about a dozen keys, several small metallic charms, and some sort magnetic card swinging at the end.

Hey, here's another question... speaking of key chains, is there an official name for those small things that have two sides of plastic with something in the middle that you often see on key chains? Usually the something is either a picture or a something with a witty phrase written on it?

CheezeFlixz · July 06, 2008, 12:02:27 PM

QuoteHey, here's another question... speaking of key chains, is there an official name for those small things that have two sides of plastic with something in the middle that you often see on key chains? Usually the something is either a picture or a something with a witty phrase written on it?

I call them "annoying" I take them off and pitch them as it's just something else to take up space in my pocket.