Tool of the day
07-31-2012, 08:53 AM
#2161
I have shiny jet syndrome
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: ELACS, FACs and SECs. Who doesn't love 'em?
Posts: 984
Originally Posted by ForeverFO
FNG here. I registered mainly for this epic thread. TY all who have contributed to help properly define toolishness in today's modern aviation. And to help recognize my own toolish tendencies.
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
07-31-2012, 09:05 AM
#2163
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2012
Posts: 737
Originally Posted by RJtrashPilot
Gringo pilots can't say Meridia, just like Mexican pilots can't say Jacksonville Center. It's not "Yaksonbil".
It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.
07-31-2012, 09:11 AM
#2164
I have shiny jet syndrome
Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: ELACS, FACs and SECs. Who doesn't love 'em?
Posts: 984
Originally Posted by ForeverFO
Busted! "Meridia" is a common mispronunciation. Probably a typo, right?
It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.
It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.
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07-31-2012, 09:34 AM
#2165
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: Upright
Posts: 601
Originally Posted by ForeverFO
FNG here. I registered mainly for this epic thread. TY all who have contributed to help properly define toolishness in today's modern aviation. And to help recognize my own toolish tendencies.
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
I nominate all those who fly in Merida's airspace, and either don't know or simply cannot pronounce the controlling agency's name.
Merida owns the Yucatan and the Southern Gulf of Mexico. And here's how it is pronounced.
MARE-eh-dah. It's easy. Say it with me.
It's not "Meridia". Not "Meedia". Definitely not "Meridian". MARE-eh-dah. And please don't say "Adios" to the controller. Mexicans don't say it to each other any more, if they ever did. It makes you sound like a fool. Do we say "To God" or "Go with God" to each other when we say goodbye? It's like saying "Fare thee well" or something.
I feel better now...
07-31-2012, 09:36 AM
#2166
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
Originally Posted by ForeverFO
Busted! "Meridia" is a common mispronunciation. Probably a typo, right?
It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.
It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.
I hear them get butchered all the time from other foreign carriers, but the level of butthurt remains low. Fare thee well!
07-31-2012, 09:51 AM
#2167
Runs with scissors
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .
Posts: 7,722
Originally Posted by ForeverFO
Busted! "Meridia" is a common mispronunciation. Probably a typo, right?
It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.
It's like calling Miami, "Meeamia" or something.
And on the Adios, agree, toolish, that's why I go with;
Huevos Rancheros Muchachos, in Mexican airspace
and 'Our feet are the same' in Germany,
Sa'long in Isreal,
and Impala in Dubai...
I wonder why the all hate us?
07-31-2012, 10:10 AM
#2168
Da Hudge
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
Originally Posted by Timbo
Damn, and I've been calling them Mi-Jami all these years!
And on the Adios, agree, toolish, that's why I go with;
Huevos Rancheros Muchachos, in Mexican airspace
and 'Our feet are the same' in Germany,
Sa'long in Isreal,
and Impala in Dubai...
I wonder why the all hate us?
And on the Adios, agree, toolish, that's why I go with;
Huevos Rancheros Muchachos, in Mexican airspace
and 'Our feet are the same' in Germany,
Sa'long in Isreal,
and Impala in Dubai...
I wonder why the all hate us?
07-31-2012, 11:14 AM
#2169
Eats shoots and leaves...
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: Didactic Synthetic Aviation Experience Provider
Posts: 849
Originally Posted by EvilMonkey
I believe the remark about the spiky haired, iPod donning, backpack wearing pilots was a crack at RJ pilots. From a FA.
07-31-2012, 11:42 AM
#2170
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: Chris's Closet
Posts: 485
Originally Posted by EvilMonkey
I believe the remark about the spiky haired, iPod donning, backpack wearing pilots was a crack at RJ pilots. From a FA.
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