So I see a bunch of people using the term 'flit' in references to firelizard. I don't really care for this term, but if people want to use it, they can as long as they don't expect me to. ;-)
That, however, brings to mind a question. Where did this term come from? Is it from fandom writings or was the term coined in one of the books and I just don't remember because it's been years since I have read any of them?
Wow. I don't often find people who feel this way about 'flit' - that is, the same way I do! I've always had the idea it's a Fandom invention and I'd be interested in anybody who could show that it's not.
I'm like you Amanda. Others can use it - if they must! - but I dislike it and don't use it.
Add me to the "don't like flit" crowd.
IMNSHO, fireflizards are due a little more dignity than the term "flit" or "flitter" affords.
Now, "flizzards" on the other hand... :D
I tend to use both. I think they're called "flits" because they flitter around and its easier for lazy people such as myself to type XD
But I know how you guys feel. It was a serious peeve of mine when I first came, but I got used to it :D I think of it as a slang term that naturally developed over time.
(Though since I have never been to any other Weyrs, I did not know that they used it too! Interesting...)
When I first saw the term I was really confused, until it clicked. I hated the term, but then I adjusted, and now it seems normal and I don't think of it too much.
The word "flit" never really bothered me. Firelizards are silly creatures, after all :D Endearing too, in their own way--I'm a big fan. But now I'm curious to know how the term originated :D
Quote from: "Dana"The word "flit" never really bothered me. Firelizards are silly creatures, after all :D Endearing too, in their own way--I'm a big fan. But now I'm curious to know how the term originated :D
I had a character once who called them 'lizzies'. :)
Quote from: "Amanda N"Quote from: "Dana"The word "flit" never really bothered me. Firelizards are silly creatures, after all :D Endearing too, in their own way--I'm a big fan. But now I'm curious to know how the term originated :D
I had a character once who called them 'lizzies'. :)
That's cute, Amanda :) I wish I could have a firelizard companion sometimes. How fun would that be--to walk around town with a mini dragon perched on your shoulder?
Quote from: "Dana"That's cute, Amanda :) I wish I could have a firelizard companion sometimes. How fun would that be--to walk around town with a mini dragon perched on your shoulder?
Well, the character was a cute child, so it worked.
I even had her write a song about lizzies. I still have a copy. Perhaps I shall use it in a Kitali post. :-D It's not a very good song but...oh well. :)
I don't like the flit term either. I asked Todd about it a few years back and he said it was a fandom invention gone crazy. The original origin is probably buried deep in MOO, MUSH, or Zine history. ;D