Super User NYWayfarer Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 Huk (Pronounced "Hook") Great gear no doubt but I get a lot of stares and questions when I am wearing it. Most common, "What's H-U-K?" Spelling out every letter. Or "What's Huck" and the one that might be specific for me since I am a comic book fan "Why are you wearing a Hulk hat?" They see a phantom "L" there... Anyone else experience something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator J Francho Posted June 1, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted June 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, NYWayfarer said: Anyone else experience something similar? No, since I don't own anything from them. At least now I know how to pronounce it, though. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 31 minutes ago, J Francho said: No, since I don't own anything from them. At least now I know how to pronounce it, though. I always thought "huck"...but why not use an accent character over the u to give it the "oo" sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator J Francho Posted June 1, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted June 1, 2018 Hük would be WAY too metal. \m/ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassin' Brad Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 42 minutes ago, NYWayfarer said: Huk (Pronounced "Hook") Aha! So that's how you pronounce it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User NYWayfarer Posted June 1, 2018 Author Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Darren. said: I always thought "huck" I did as well until I caught a random YouTube video from the company called "How do you say our name?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punch Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I actually had one lady say "hook?" when reading my Huk shirt at the boat ramp the other day. I was shocked she got it right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, NYWayfarer said: I did as well until I caught a random YouTube video from the company called "How do you say our name?" Ok, I get it now, BUT they could have used the actual phonetic which is hʊk - notice the U is from the international phonetic alphabet. I actually think that would have made a cooler looking logo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator J Francho Posted June 1, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted June 1, 2018 You need help, you're hooked on phonics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Choporoz Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 It must be raining, because I know it isn't January 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, J Francho said: You need help, you're hooked on phonics. Oh that's baaaad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preytorien Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 My wife wondered why they had to spell it that way, I told her it was just a fancy play on phonetics. That said she likes their boxer-briefs they sell at Cabelas. I just can't bring myself to pay 20-something bucks for a single pair of underwear......that is until she tells me she thinks they're sexy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User NYWayfarer Posted June 1, 2018 Author Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Choporoz said: It must be raining, because I know it isn't January It is raining here and I am stuck at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 https://www.hukgear.com/pages/identity A-Jay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 43 minutes ago, A-Jay said: https://www.hukgear.com/pages/identity A-Jay LOL. Marketing...they removed the diacritical mark over the u that gives it the OO sound! (**I'm having fun with this, and just playing with how we in America mess with pronunciation, spelling, phonetics, and so forth***) I actually think their products are pretty cul. Get it? <shows self out> https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hook hook noun \ ˈhu̇k \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator J Francho Posted June 1, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted June 1, 2018 10 minutes ago, Darren. said: I actually think their products are pretty cul. Is "sool" a word? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 Just now, J Francho said: Is "sool" a word? Yeah man, but it's a hard C! <voice of Bill Paxton in Aliens> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator J Francho Posted June 1, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted June 1, 2018 You really schuled me on that one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, J Francho said: You really schuled me on that one. You better lock this thread before we get tu far out of hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator J Francho Posted June 1, 2018 Global Moderator Share Posted June 1, 2018 The name is Dumass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User 12poundbass Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DMfz3kFNVopk&ved=0ahUKEwia54ecjLPbAhVH5YMKHfNmASIQ3ywIJTAA&usg=AOvVaw27lO0KzkJBCBsUfCeHrSop I always get a kick out of this skit. It's so true! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, 12poundbass said: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DMfz3kFNVopk&ved=0ahUKEwia54ecjLPbAhVH5YMKHfNmASIQ3ywIJTAA&usg=AOvVaw27lO0KzkJBCBsUfCeHrSop I always get a kick out of this skit. It's so true! That was great! Allow me to post the YouTube for everyone: 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User 12poundbass Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 22 minutes ago, Darren. said: That was great! Allow me to post the YouTube for everyone: Thanks! I was trying but gave up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Darren. Posted June 1, 2018 Super User Share Posted June 1, 2018 44 minutes ago, 12poundbass said: Thanks! I was trying but gave up. All you need is the YouTube address and it should post right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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