What should a group of 3 or more Pentaxians be called?

MRRiley · 12-14-2009, 07:29 AM

At our recent National Capitol Area Pentaxians, Fall Social & Shoot, the subject came up of what the proper term was for a group of Pentaxians (since such a thing is a rarity). Was it "a flock", "a troop" or even "a plethora"? I like "plethora, but have some other possibilities in mind.

What do you think? Select your favorite 3 from the attached poll (yes, another horrible poll). If you have a suggestion whic is not included in the poll, please select OTHER and tell us your idea.

johnmflores · 12-14-2009, 07:47 AM

Trouble.

"A trouble of Pentaxians..."

newarts · 12-14-2009, 08:07 AM

Crop.

"A Crop of Pentaxians."

on edit: Actually I think "Click" is a slightly different use of language. "Crop" would refer to a large somewhat related subgroup of all Pentaxians, while "Click" would refer to a small, highly critical group of Pentaxians.

A "Crop" may become a "Click" when the number of group members approaches the number of Pixels "Peeped" when discussing edge sharpness, etc.

Nachodog · 12-14-2009, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by newarts

Crop.

"A Crop of Pentaxians."

+1
I like that one.

**monochrome** · 12-14-2009, 08:45 AM

Part of me wants to say a "Spread of Pentaxians," spread being an antonym to group. A group of Pentaxians is a contradiction of nature.

But I won't go there.

I'll say legion, since three Pentaxians in one pace is a whole lot of Pentaxians

*isteve · 12-14-2009, 09:33 AM

What would I call a group of 3 or more Pentaxians?

A miracle.

jimH · 12-14-2009, 09:35 AM

Because of the diverse nature of Pentaxians, I think an appropriate name would be a "Gaggle".

MRRiley · 12-14-2009, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

A group of Pentaxians is a contradiction of nature.

But I won't go there.

I'll say legion, since three Pentaxians in one pace is a whole lot of Pentaxians

Originally posted by *isteve

What would I call a group of 3 or more Pentaxians?

A miracle.

Then we should have been arrested on Saturday for a crime against nature since we had no special divine permission to assemble 8 Pentaxians in one place.

mithrandir · 12-14-2009, 10:17 AM

How about Photographers.

**monochrome** · 12-14-2009, 10:23 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Then we should have been arrested on Saturday for a crime against nature since we had no special divine permission to assemble 8 Pentaxians in one place.

At work we call three people in one room talking a mutiny.

Bramela · 12-14-2009, 11:56 AM

I think a MOB would be a good suggestion, being real Aussie.

Actually, in correct terms, (Aussie) it is a Mob of Kanagroos not a troop.
But it doesn't matter, some great suggestions there.

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-14-2009, 12:17 PM

"Pentax total market share"?

Chris

**keithlester** · 12-14-2009, 12:41 PM

I'd say a Myth of pentaxians, cos its almost certainly never gona happen, but everyone can remember a time in the distant past when it was commonly seen.

Arpe · 12-14-2009, 04:06 PM

A Pentium of Pentaxians.

**Mallee Boy** · 12-14-2009, 06:54 PM

Pentax Mob.
I too have never heard the term a troop of Kangas., not to say its not correct, just never heard of it before.

Why Mob?
Well...
....a Flock implies blindly following a leader...and that aint about to happen around this joint (dont believe me? opo into General talk for a few minutes

).
....a Herd also falls into "following" category.
....a Troop : ditto
....

View Poll Results: What should a group of 3 or more Pentaxians be called?
Flock (as in "a Flock of Seagulls")	8	9.76%
Pod (as in "a Pod of Dolphins")	5	6.10%
Pack (as in "a Pack of Wolves")	11	13.41%
Murder (as in "a Murder of Ravens")	7	8.54%
Plethora (as in "a Plethora of Pinatas")	13	15.85%
Click (as in "a Clique of Friends") & what you do to take a photo	22	26.83%
Herd (as in "a Herd of Mustangs")	3	3.66%
Pride (as in "a Pride of Lions")	22	26.83%
Troop (as in "a Troop of Kangaroos")	12	14.63%
OTHER (please post your suggestions)	29	35.37%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

12-14-2009, 07:29 AM	#1
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	What should a group of 3 or more Pentaxians be called? At our recent National Capitol Area Pentaxians, Fall Social & Shoot, the subject came up of what the proper term was for a group of Pentaxians (since such a thing is a rarity). Was it "a flock", "a troop" or even "a plethora"? I like "plethora, but have some other possibilities in mind. What do you think? Select your favorite 3 from the attached poll (yes, another horrible poll). If you have a suggestion whic is not included in the poll, please select OTHER and tell us your idea.

12-14-2009, 08:07 AM	#3
newarts Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ames, Iowa, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 2,965	Crop. "A Crop of Pentaxians." on edit: Actually I think "Click" is a slightly different use of language. "Crop" would refer to a large somewhat related subgroup of all Pentaxians, while "Click" would refer to a small, highly critical group of Pentaxians. A "Crop" may become a "Click" when the number of group members approaches the number of Pixels "Peeped" when discussing edge sharpness, etc. Last edited by newarts; 12-14-2009 at 08:22 AM.

12-14-2009, 08:45 AM	#5
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Legion of Pentaxians Part of me wants to say a "Spread of Pentaxians," spread being an antonym to group. A group of Pentaxians is a contradiction of nature. But I won't go there. I'll say legion, since three Pentaxians in one pace is a whole lot of Pentaxians

12-14-2009, 09:35 AM	#7
jimH Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Central Nebraska - USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,771	A group of Pentaxians Because of the diverse nature of Pentaxians, I think an appropriate name would be a "Gaggle".

12-14-2009, 07:47 AM	#2
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	Trouble. "A trouble of Pentaxians..."

12-14-2009, 08:10 AM	#4
Nachodog Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montreal, Qc Posts: 472	Originally posted by newarts Crop. "A Crop of Pentaxians." +1 I like that one.

12-14-2009, 09:33 AM	#6
*isteve Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 1,187	What would I call a group of 3 or more Pentaxians? A miracle.

12-14-2009, 10:01 AM	#8
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome A group of Pentaxians is a contradiction of nature. But I won't go there. I'll say legion, since three Pentaxians in one pace is a whole lot of Pentaxians Originally posted by *isteve What would I call a group of 3 or more Pentaxians? A miracle. Then we should have been arrested on Saturday for a crime against nature since we had no special divine permission to assemble 8 Pentaxians in one place.

12-14-2009, 10:17 AM	#9
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895	How about Photographers.

12-14-2009, 10:23 AM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by MRRiley Then we should have been arrested on Saturday for a crime against nature since we had no special divine permission to assemble 8 Pentaxians in one place. At work we call three people in one room talking a mutiny.

12-14-2009, 11:56 AM	#11
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	I think a MOB would be a good suggestion, being real Aussie. Actually, in correct terms, (Aussie) it is a Mob of Kanagroos not a troop. But it doesn't matter, some great suggestions there.

12-14-2009, 12:17 PM	#12
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	"Pentax total market share"? Chris

12-14-2009, 12:41 PM	#13
keithlester Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Carradale, Scotland Posts: 301	I'd say a Myth of pentaxians, cos its almost certainly never gona happen, but everyone can remember a time in the distant past when it was commonly seen.

12-14-2009, 04:06 PM	#14
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	A Pentium of Pentaxians.

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Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	MOB Pentax Mob. I too have never heard the term a troop of Kangas., not to say its not correct, just never heard of it before. Why Mob? Well... ....a Flock implies blindly following a leader...and that aint about to happen around this joint (dont believe me? opo into General talk for a few minutes ). ....a Herd also falls into "following" category. ....a Troop : ditto ....