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monster · 01-04-2007, 10:07 PM

The TV remote control thingy -what's it called in your family?

We have an array of plonkers for the various bits of audio/visual entertainment equipment.

Clodfobble · 01-04-2007, 10:17 PM

We have three remotes--"the remote," "the MythTV remote," and "the DVD remote."

Elspode · 01-04-2007, 10:26 PM

We usually call them all "where's the fucking remote?!"

footfootfoot · 01-04-2007, 10:29 PM

clicker

Hoof Hearted · 01-04-2007, 11:05 PM

The Remote.
...if we need to be specific:
The gray one.
The black one.

SteveDallas · 01-04-2007, 11:08 PM

We have the DVD Remote, the Tivo Remote, and the Big Remote (multi-function that works everything). On a good day two of them can be found; it's usually just one.

wolf · 01-05-2007, 01:11 AM

We fondly refer to ours as "the remote."

I have sole control of the one that operates the DVD/VCR, because it is too confusing for my mother. The Digital Cable remote is sometimes beyond her in complexity, but at least she's able to find the Food Network.

Hippikos · 01-05-2007, 03:28 AM

"Zoeker"

DucksNuts · 01-05-2007, 04:07 AM

*my flicker* and *mine flicker*.

My flicker is any of the ones that work (they dont like green cordial apparently!!), mine flicker is the one that the boys are allowed to play with because they are rooted

My spacebar has ceased functioning, coupled with thewine I am consuming....apologies in advance.

limey · 01-05-2007, 07:26 AM

I thought they were always called "zappers"? My mum has two (Frank and Moon Unit :p ). We have ... er ... lots. One for the digibox (a tivo type thingie), one for the DVD, one for the video, and two for the TV. The digibox one does work the TV, but doesn't activate the AV channel where the DVD signal is found, so we keep one TV zapper for the AV button, and the other because I prefer the shape of it. We know where they all are, they're all on the floor with a telephone or two

. Yes, it's probably time to rationalise things a little ...

Sundae · 01-05-2007, 07:45 AM

The fat controller. Oh and the the dvd remote (usually prefaced by curses as it goes missing more often).

As I'm only asking the cats where it is, it doesn't really matter what I call it, but my Mum used to call the remote "the controls" and it was only a small step from there to the Thomas the Tank Engine name.

Trilby · 01-05-2007, 07:49 AM

The clicker.

glatt · 01-05-2007, 08:06 AM

"The remote" (which controls the stereo, VCR, and TV) and "the dvd remote". The damn dvd remote uses signals that the programmable remote can't replicate even in learning mode, so we have to have two remotes. This annoys me, but with regular therapy and medication, I'm able to deal with it.

Pie · 01-05-2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

...the MythTV remote...

Another MythUser!

barefoot serpent · 01-05-2007, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

The clicker.

I can actually remember when they did 'click'. The first ones used a tuning fork and thus operated on audio frequencies rather than light (IR). You could only switch channels... and only up one at a time. Of course, there were only 12.

01-04-2007, 10:07 PM	#1
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	The Whatjimacallit.... The TV remote control thingy -what's it called in your family? We have an array of plonkers for the various bits of audio/visual entertainment equipment. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

01-04-2007, 10:26 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	We usually call them all "where's the fucking remote?!" __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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01-05-2007, 01:11 AM	#7
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	We fondly refer to ours as "the remote." I have sole control of the one that operates the DVD/VCR, because it is too confusing for my mother. The Digital Cable remote is sometimes beyond her in complexity, but at least she's able to find the Food Network. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-04-2007, 10:17 PM	#2
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	We have three remotes--"the remote," "the MythTV remote," and "the DVD remote."

01-04-2007, 11:08 PM	#6
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	We have the DVD Remote, the Tivo Remote, and the Big Remote (multi-function that works everything). On a good day two of them can be found; it's usually just one.

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01-05-2007, 04:07 AM	#9
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	my flicker and mine flicker. My flicker is any of the ones that work (they dont like green cordial apparently!!), mine flicker is the one that the boys are allowed to play with because they are rooted My spacebar has ceased functioning, coupled with thewine I am consuming....apologies in advance.

01-05-2007, 07:26 AM	#10
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I thought they were always called "zappers"? My mum has two (Frank and Moon Unit :p ). We have ... er ... lots. One for the digibox (a tivo type thingie), one for the DVD, one for the video, and two for the TV. The digibox one does work the TV, but doesn't activate the AV channel where the DVD signal is found, so we keep one TV zapper for the AV button, and the other because I prefer the shape of it. We know where they all are, they're all on the floor with a telephone or two . Yes, it's probably time to rationalise things a little ... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

01-05-2007, 07:45 AM	#11
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	The fat controller. Oh and the the dvd remote (usually prefaced by curses as it goes missing more often). As I'm only asking the cats where it is, it doesn't really matter what I call it, but my Mum used to call the remote "the controls" and it was only a small step from there to the Thomas the Tank Engine name. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

01-05-2007, 07:49 AM	#12
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	The clicker. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-05-2007, 08:06 AM	#13
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	"The remote" (which controls the stereo, VCR, and TV) and "the dvd remote". The damn dvd remote uses signals that the programmable remote can't replicate even in learning mode, so we have to have two remotes. This annoys me, but with regular therapy and medication, I'm able to deal with it.

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