Post: #51

(08-23-2018 11:50 PM)sterling_archer Wrote:  My favorite is Berenstain bears. People think it is Berenstein since endings with "stein" are prevalent in english language since it is connected to germanic languages.

Not to mention that if it had been Berenstain, I would have called them "The Bear Stain Bears."

Like that show Babar. Calling it "Ba-barf" drove my sister up the wall. XD

Post: #52

(08-23-2018 03:07 AM)Richard Turpin Wrote:  

(08-22-2018 01:07 PM)Kish Wrote:  This is interesting. From the Karate Kid. Do you remember Daniel's head band being red or black or blue? I could have sworn it was red.

This is the best yet for me. Did a quick straw-poll round the office;

"Remember the Karate Kid? What colour was his headband?"

"Red!" says everyone

Amazing. I would have put money on it being red.

I think I figured this one out. The headband looks like the old Japanese naval flag. In fact, I was pretty sure that the headband was supposed to be a depiction of that flag. Turns out it's a flower, but the fold cuts it off.

Post: #53

(08-23-2018 11:59 PM)Aurini Wrote:  

(08-23-2018 11:50 PM)sterling_archer Wrote:  My favorite is Berenstain bears. People think it is Berenstein since endings with "stein" are prevalent in english language since it is connected to germanic languages.

Not to mention that if it had been Berenstain, I would have called them "The Bear Stain Bears."

Like that show Babar. Calling it "Ba-barf" drove my sister up the wall. XD

In what language(s) are -stain suffixes common? Berenstain sounds so fucking unusual I'm pretty sure it would have been pointed out and made fun of, especially by kids in the 80s-90s. "Bare-and-Stain Bears", evokes images of pulling down one's pants and pissing/shitting, thus leaving a mark. Would've been gold in the fourth grade.

Post: #54

Are you asking about "stain" or "stein"? It seems you got my post wrong as I said "stein" is the common one, and "stain" is virtually unknown. Anyway, "stein" is the german for "stone" and is found in many surnames of german origin.

Post: #55

(08-25-2018 12:38 PM)sterling_archer Wrote:  Are you asking about "stain" or "stein"? It seems you got my post wrong as I said "stein" is the common one, and "stain" is virtually unknown. Anyway, "stein" is the german for "stone" and is found in many surnames of german origin.

I read it right. I'm aware of the origins of -stein. But I've never even heard -stain before, and I'm wondering about its origin.

Post: #56

Ah ok then. I am not aware of it either, would be interesting if someone provides examples of usage and origins of that ending.

Post: #57

(08-25-2018 12:26 PM)Thot Leader Wrote:  In what language(s) are -stain suffixes common? Berenstain sounds so fucking unusual I'm pretty sure it would have been pointed out and made fun of, especially by kids in the 80s-90s. "Bare-and-Stain Bears", evokes images of pulling down one's pants and pissing/shitting, thus leaving a mark. Would've been gold in the fourth grade.

Hell, it's gold now.