reef terminology vs what others think.

fishoholic · #1 07-17-2008, 07:51 PM

I got thinking about the way us "reefers" talk.

For example when I said "Yep I'm a reefer" the other day at work, one of the girls said "What you smoke pot?!" I said no, but then I had to explain what "reefers" ment to me.

I also told my co-worker today about the "nudi's" I was getting after work from another "reefer" and well you can guess were that conversation lead to.

Anyone else have simular stories?

VFX · #2 07-17-2008, 08:08 PM

Try talking about your hydriod problems!

My g/f is a pharmacist & she said she could get me some cream for that!

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fencer · #3 07-17-2008, 08:32 PM

Go read the free bioballs thread

Lance · #4 07-17-2008, 10:11 PM

Try mentioning your "Cyano outbreak". People quickly take a step back, 'cuz they don't want to catch it: whatever it is!

Geofrog · #5 07-17-2008, 10:41 PM

Never say you have a Goniopora. You'd be surprized at how quickly people run when they think you have an STD

fkshiu · #6 07-17-2008, 10:59 PM

See what reaction you get when you say this to your friends and family:

"There's something wrong with my brain. It's not opening up."

Chin_Lee · #7 07-23-2008, 05:31 PM

that used to be a title in a post a couple of years ago. After some funny implied comments, the poster became upset at why people thought the clam was so funny. Then the thread's tone changed. I can't find that thread anymore but you gotta be asking for it to post a thread title like that

fishoholic · #8 07-23-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chin_Lee

that used to be a title in a post a couple of years ago. After some funny implied comments, the poster became upset at why people thought the clam was so funny. Then the thread's tone changed. I can't find that thread anymore but you gotta be asking for it to post a thread title like that

I have to agree!

ElGuappo · #9 07-23-2008, 07:20 PM

dont talk about things picking on your wrasse. or getting a 6line.

fortheloveofcrabs · #10 07-23-2008, 10:33 PM

Not really misinterprets, but I still get a chuckle…

I get looks at the grocery store when I ask to buy 1 scallop or 1 shrimp…

“Ummm, why are you going to do with one shrimp?”

“Feed my anemone.”

“Feed your what?”

I remember when I found some aptasia in my tank. I went to the drug store and asked to buy one needle. They only come in boxes of 100 (or something like that).

“Why do you want ONE needle?” the pharmacist cautiously asked.

“I have to inject an anemone with boiling water.”

She just gave me a needle.