Origins of the "do"?
Jan 18, 2005, 1:48 am
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Origins of the "do"?
Please don't smite me; I am curious to know the origins of the use of the word "do" (or "doo") to signify in-person meets. I've belonged to several online communities over the years, but this is the only place that has a unique name for the meets.
Thanks.
PS: I'm just waiting for a get-together on a cruise or something just so you can call it a "sea doo".
Thanks.
PS: I'm just waiting for a get-together on a cruise or something just so you can call it a "sea doo".
Jan 18, 2005, 2:46 am
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Originally Posted by Traveliter
Please don't smite me; I am curious to know the origins of the use of the word "do" (or "doo") to signify in-person meets. I've belonged to several online communities over the years, but this is the only place that has a unique name for the meets.
Thanks.
PS: I'm just waiting for a get-together on a cruise or something just so you can call it a "sea doo".
Thanks.
PS: I'm just waiting for a get-together on a cruise or something just so you can call it a "sea doo".
As for the suggestion about a "Sea Doo," guess you never noticed that there has been one of those every year for the last several years. It's held in Seattle. There's a current thread on the upcoming one very close by on this forum. @:-)
Jan 18, 2005, 5:19 am
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When I hear the word "Do" on FlyerTalk, I always think of Catman, the originator of the FlyerTalk "Do".
Back in, I believe, October of 1999 Catman had the first official FlyerTalk event which was tagged a "Do". It was a fairly small party in NYC. IIRC, it was attended by Catman, Bukey, AnnaS, PremEx, essxjay (very briefly), Burkey, FlyMe2, me and my employee Andrea--we were in town on business. The following year, was the first big Catman Do II, a/k/a Catman Deux. Catman Dos were always spectacular.
The first organized FlyerTalk party in Seattle was in September of 1999, organized by MileageAddict and me and it was not called a "Do" just a party. The second Seattle party, held in 2000, and that was the first official "Sea Do".
The PIP (Party in Paradise) was held in Honolulu in November of 1999 and it was not called a "Do", but it certainly was a magical and wonderful event. The internet abounds with photos, many thanks to PremEx.
Back in, I believe, October of 1999 Catman had the first official FlyerTalk event which was tagged a "Do". It was a fairly small party in NYC. IIRC, it was attended by Catman, Bukey, AnnaS, PremEx, essxjay (very briefly), Burkey, FlyMe2, me and my employee Andrea--we were in town on business. The following year, was the first big Catman Do II, a/k/a Catman Deux. Catman Dos were always spectacular.
The first organized FlyerTalk party in Seattle was in September of 1999, organized by MileageAddict and me and it was not called a "Do" just a party. The second Seattle party, held in 2000, and that was the first official "Sea Do".
The PIP (Party in Paradise) was held in Honolulu in November of 1999 and it was not called a "Do", but it certainly was a magical and wonderful event. The internet abounds with photos, many thanks to PremEx.
Jan 18, 2005, 12:33 pm
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Everything you've ever wanted to know about DOs, etc:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=193387
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=193387
Jan 19, 2005, 12:47 am
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I have, apparently, offended two F/Ters with what I originally posted here.
Not at all wishing to sully the board with my lewd innuendos, I have thus removed it.
Not at all wishing to sully the board with my lewd innuendos, I have thus removed it.
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Jan 19, 2005, 12:54 am
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Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
Seems that it never occurs to some folks to check the dictionary!
It looks like the final answer in this case is that someone came up with it for no specific reason, and it stuck! Thanks all!
Jan 19, 2005, 12:58 am
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Originally Posted by Dovster
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Jan 19, 2005, 4:14 am
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I would suspect, Traveliter, that the name stuck for the specific reason that it was a funny take off on Kathmandu. Odd that the Dovster didn't pick up on that one.
OBTW, Dovster, I am beginning to suspect that, if you live long enough, that you will become a classic "dirty old man". You are so lucky to have friends old enough to consider you a "dirty young man".
OBTW, Dovster, I am beginning to suspect that, if you live long enough, that you will become a classic "dirty old man". You are so lucky to have friends old enough to consider you a "dirty young man".
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Jan 19, 2005, 6:52 am
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Originally Posted by KathyWdrf
This question has been asked numerous times over the years. Seems that it never occurs to some folks to check the dictionary! @:-)
I forget we all aren't as brilliant as you.
Jan 19, 2005, 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by Punki
I would suspect, Traveliter, that the name stuck for the specific reason that it was a funny take off on Kathmandu. Odd that the Dovster didn't pick up on that one.
OBTW, Dovster, I am beginning to suspect that, if you live long enough, that you will become a classic "dirty old man". You are so lucky to have friends old enough to consider you a "dirty young man".
OBTW, Dovster, I am beginning to suspect that, if you live long enough, that you will become a classic "dirty old man". You are so lucky to have friends old enough to consider you a "dirty young man".
Jan 19, 2005, 10:45 am
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Originally Posted by Punki
The first organized FlyerTalk party in Seattle was in September of 1999, organized by MileageAddict and me and it was not called a "Do" just a party. The second Seattle party, held in 2000, and that was the first official "Sea Do".
This year will be the 7th year running
Jan 19, 2005, 12:19 pm
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More Doody Info From The Archives
From yet another past thread on the origin of "Do's" in the particular context of FlyerTalk:
FlyerTalk History and context lesson:
Yes, the "do" part of the Catman Do was always used and derived from it's proper context as defined in the dictionary meaning party, but there is more to the story...
And that began with the "Catman Do" which was a play on words of the name of the famous capital of Nepal...Katmandu.
"Catman Do" meaning Catman's party.
After the successes of the Catman Do's, the word "do" sorta just became synonymous with FlyerTalk parties in particular, with many other folks calling their get togethers "do's" as a "tip 'o the hat" to the Catman Do's. Just as "PIPs" became synonymous with large organized FlyerTalk gatherings after the success and popularity of the Party In Paradise of 1999.
And that's what I think doc meant when he attributed the "do's" of FlyerTalk to Catman.
So, the word "do" did not originate on FlyerTalk, of course. But it's popular usage to describe FlyerTalk-specific get togethers, did originate with the Catman Do's.
BTW, the second Catman Do was called the Catman Do Deux. Deux being French for 2. Catman Do Deux being pronounced as Catman Doo Doo, or Catman Poop.
There will be a quiz on this next week.
And pinniped...Thank You for your question! For more information, you can read about the last Catman Do event, the Catman Do Trois, at:
http://members.aol.com/millionmileflyer/catmando3.html
Yes, the "do" part of the Catman Do was always used and derived from it's proper context as defined in the dictionary meaning party, but there is more to the story...
And that began with the "Catman Do" which was a play on words of the name of the famous capital of Nepal...Katmandu.
"Catman Do" meaning Catman's party.
After the successes of the Catman Do's, the word "do" sorta just became synonymous with FlyerTalk parties in particular, with many other folks calling their get togethers "do's" as a "tip 'o the hat" to the Catman Do's. Just as "PIPs" became synonymous with large organized FlyerTalk gatherings after the success and popularity of the Party In Paradise of 1999.
And that's what I think doc meant when he attributed the "do's" of FlyerTalk to Catman.
So, the word "do" did not originate on FlyerTalk, of course. But it's popular usage to describe FlyerTalk-specific get togethers, did originate with the Catman Do's.
BTW, the second Catman Do was called the Catman Do Deux. Deux being French for 2. Catman Do Deux being pronounced as Catman Doo Doo, or Catman Poop.
There will be a quiz on this next week.
And pinniped...Thank You for your question!
For more information, you can read about the last Catman Do event, the Catman Do Trois, at:http://members.aol.com/millionmileflyer/catmando3.html
