Why 2K12?

Timmetry · 02-16-2012, 12:20 PM

I post this here as it relates to all things TMNT and all things not TMNT. I'm curious as to why people insist on using 2K12 instead of simply 2012? It's actually MORE work to type in 2K12. I'm posting this from my iPhone and I need to hit the ".?123" button to switch to numbers, then 2, then "ABC" for letters, up arrow for caps, K, then back to numbers. A total of 8 key strokes to 2012's 5.

If I'm at a computer, I actually have to make a conscious effort to move my hand away from the ten key to strike shift+k then back to finish up. Even if you don't use the ten key, the 0 is TWO lines up from the k!

Now, I understand why people use 2k, it just doesn't make sense to me when there are more numbers that follow. It's not like it even shortens the number for text speak like, say, "gr8". That shaves off two whole letters.

Please, no matter which you use, what are your thoughts on the matter?

joe-eyeball · 02-16-2012, 12:41 PM

So here's an idea, you can use 2012, or whatever works for you while others use 2k12. That way everyone is happy and i am pretty sure if you refuse to go by 2k12 and insist on using 2012 instead, evryone will still know what you are referring to.

*ZariusTwo* · 02-16-2012, 01:32 PM

I just call it the Nick show.

joe-eyeball · 02-16-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

I just call it the Nick show.

This works too.

*Master Splinter* · 02-16-2012, 01:36 PM

TIL there is a 10 key... But where...?

-ms

*ToTheNines* · 02-16-2012, 01:38 PM

Because the world's going to end.

Duh.

**Jester** · 02-16-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

I just call it the Nick show.

That was my plan.
FW or Fred Wolf, 4kids, and Nick. That's how I'm gonna do it.

*Samhain* · 02-16-2012, 02:44 PM

You can't be a fan of the show unless you refer to it as 2K12. It's true, really. The ''Sewer Head'' guy at Playmates told me...

Timmetry · 02-16-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by joe-eyeball

So here's an idea, you can use 2012, or whatever works for you while others use 2k12. That way everyone is happy and i am pretty sure if you refuse to go by 2k12 and insist on using 2012 instead, evryone will still know what you are referring to.

I don't care how others refer to it as I'm sure they really don't care what I call it. My question was really more about WHY people use certain "abbreviations" that are not really abbreviating anything.

Personally, I prefer the Nick toon or Fw/Fred Wolf or 4kids as was previously mentioned.

Timmetry · 02-16-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Splinter

TIL there is a 10 key... But where...?

-ms

I'm not quite sure what you're asking, but I'm going to take a shot anyway. The number pad on the right hand side of most keyboards is called "the ten key" as it has the ten numbers 0 - 9.

*Master Splinter* · 02-16-2012, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmetry

I'm not quite sure what you're asking, but I'm going to take a shot anyway. The number pad on the right hand side of most keyboards is called "the ten key" as it has the ten numbers 0 - 9.

Oh, I call it the number pad.

-ms

*gobo* · 02-16-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmetry

My question was really more about WHY people use certain "abbreviations" that are not really abbreviating anything.

Facetiousism.

**Jester** · 02-16-2012, 07:24 PM

Yeah, I've heard the old phrase, "10 by touch" to refer to being able to type the number pad blindly. My 7+ years at the grocery store really improved my "10 by touch."

*mysterycolor* · 02-16-2012, 07:28 PM

well... just from a tmnt pov- when it was 2k3 it was less key strokes... so if you take that theory out of the equation i would guess people are saying 2k12 because they called the previous line 2k3... but does it really matter? you like potato, i like potahto... weather you call it 2k12, 2012 or nick (and i am sure other pet names will develop as well) i am sure the dromers will know what you mean.

*gobo* · 02-16-2012, 07:30 PM

At least we don't call the original 'toon "1.9K87".

**Jester** · 02-16-2012, 07:35 PM

I like that. I'mma use it.

1.9K87.

*mysterycolor* · 02-16-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

At least we don't call the original 'toon "1.9K87".

we dont?!?!?!

*ToTheNines* · 02-16-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

That was my plan.
FW or Fred Wolf, 4kids, and Nick. That's how I'm gonna do it.

Remember when it was simple as OT and NT? It actually wouldn't be wrong to refer to the Nicktoon as the "NT", but I'm sure that would created confusion. And just feel wrong.

*oldmanwinters* · 02-16-2012, 10:37 PM

Cause the K makes it Kool!

Blame it on Sega Sports, I think they started the whole fasKination when they launched NFL 2K and NBA 2K with the Dreamcast in 1999. It seems like we've been Kontinuing the trend ever since.

And I, for one, am oKay with it.

*BubblyShell22* · 02-17-2012, 09:46 AM

For some, it's easier to just call it 2K12. No harm in it at all. If you prefer to call it 2012, that's fine. It's all the same and all good.

02-16-2012, 12:20 PM	#1
Timmetry Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 292	Why 2K12? I post this here as it relates to all things TMNT and all things not TMNT. I'm curious as to why people insist on using 2K12 instead of simply 2012? It's actually MORE work to type in 2K12. I'm posting this from my iPhone and I need to hit the ".?123" button to switch to numbers, then 2, then "ABC" for letters, up arrow for caps, K, then back to numbers. A total of 8 key strokes to 2012's 5. If I'm at a computer, I actually have to make a conscious effort to move my hand away from the ten key to strike shift+k then back to finish up. Even if you don't use the ten key, the 0 is TWO lines up from the k! Now, I understand why people use 2k, it just doesn't make sense to me when there are more numbers that follow. It's not like it even shortens the number for text speak like, say, "gr8". That shaves off two whole letters. Please, no matter which you use, what are your thoughts on the matter?

02-16-2012, 01:32 PM	#3
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,487	I just call it the Nick show. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

02-16-2012, 01:36 PM	#5
Master Splinter 幸 - 愛 - 思う Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,824	TIL there is a 10 key... But where...? -ms __________________

02-16-2012, 07:24 PM	#13
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Yeah, I've heard the old phrase, "10 by touch" to refer to being able to type the number pad blindly. My 7+ years at the grocery store really improved my "10 by touch." __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

02-16-2012, 07:28 PM	#14
mysterycolor t-u-r-t-l-e seller!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,481	well... just from a tmnt pov- when it was 2k3 it was less key strokes... so if you take that theory out of the equation i would guess people are saying 2k12 because they called the previous line 2k3... but does it really matter? you like potato, i like potahto... weather you call it 2k12, 2012 or nick (and i am sure other pet names will develop as well) i am sure the dromers will know what you mean. __________________ mysterycolor TMNT ebay auctions- http://bit.ly/mysterycolor mysterycolor's basement auctions- bit.ly/mysterybasement

02-16-2012, 12:41 PM	#2
joe-eyeball Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 708	So here's an idea, you can use 2012, or whatever works for you while others use 2k12. That way everyone is happy and i am pretty sure if you refuse to go by 2k12 and insist on using 2012 instead, evryone will still know what you are referring to.

02-16-2012, 01:38 PM	#6
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,358	Because the world's going to end. Duh.

02-16-2012, 02:44 PM	#8
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	You can't be a fan of the show unless you refer to it as 2K12. It's true, really. The ''Sewer Head'' guy at Playmates told me...

02-16-2012, 07:30 PM	#15
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	At least we don't call the original 'toon "1.9K87". __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

02-16-2012, 07:35 PM	#16
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	I like that. I'mma use it. 1.9K87. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

02-16-2012, 10:37 PM	#19
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,499	Cause the K makes it Kool! Blame it on Sega Sports, I think they started the whole fasKination when they launched NFL 2K and NBA 2K with the Dreamcast in 1999. It seems like we've been Kontinuing the trend ever since. And I, for one, am oKay with it. __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

02-17-2012, 09:46 AM	#20
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	For some, it's easier to just call it 2K12. No harm in it at all. If you prefer to call it 2012, that's fine. It's all the same and all good. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.