Domain names and the word fruity.

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by pipes, May 4, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello, id like to get your thoughts on the word "fruity" the word may be at the beginning or the end of the domain, i wont give the domain name away but i want to know what comes into your mind at the word fruity.

    I think sometimes it sounds sexual, naughty, but the domain idea im thinking of is in no way realated to anything adult, and not related to food either.

    I just want to know if it gets you thinking adult, because thats actually not my intention for the site i have in mind for the domain.

    I guess it depends on the country your in too, but still curious to know what you think please.:)
     
    pipes, May 4, 2008 IP
  2. tobycoke

    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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    #2
    gay or insane :p
     
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  3. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    Really? :) wow, so il have a mad gay website, hehe
     
    pipes, May 4, 2008 IP
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    anarmyofme Well-Known Member

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    Fruity always meant gay in my book
     
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  5. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    Another vote for sounding gay :) im suprised, i wasn't thinking that.

    I guess it differs around the world, like here in the UK we call cigarettes Fags, but of course in the US a fag is a um... yeah, lol

    Il be careful what i say if i ever come to America :)
     
    pipes, May 4, 2008 IP
  6. Dreamerr

    Dreamerr Peon

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    Gay in sort of a funny, non serious way.
     
    Dreamerr, May 5, 2008 IP
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    #7
    yes i would also think gay but depends on the other word along with fruity.
    if it is like fruityRecipes then ofcourse no one will think of gay
     
    coldgarb, May 5, 2008 IP
  8. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    Hehe, well guys i think il have a good think about this before making a decision, thanks for your replies. :)
     
    pipes, May 6, 2008 IP
  9. mozzeratti

    mozzeratti Active Member

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    #9
    I agree with most of the posts.
    Like coldgarb said...depends on what other word/words are in the domain.
    fruityflavored
    fruityfashion

    big difference
     
    mozzeratti, May 6, 2008 IP
  10. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    Thanks mozzeratti, il take it all into consideration.
     
    pipes, May 8, 2008 IP
  11. GreenGambler

    GreenGambler Notable Member

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    I've always thought it to mean Gay or quarky or silly. Or over the top in a non-tasteful way.. lol
     
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    when i hear fruity i immediately think of fruity pants(gay)
     
    catalin, May 8, 2008 IP
  13. Logic

    Logic Peon

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    Hello friends,
    Logic here.
    Living in Gay Land, Palm Springs, California I think of Fruity like a basket and not that kind of basket the woven basket carring fruit like a gift basket only sweeter. LOL

    Logic...
     
    Logic, May 8, 2008 IP
  14. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #14
    Well this is very interesting.

    I wonder what made you post this John ;)

    Perhaps I would have thought twice before starting FruityDirectory.com if I had read this.

    Although in my short 18 year life I have never heard the word fruity be related to anything homosexual.

    Interestingly a search in Google.com for the word "fruity" brings up nothing related to gayness etc. My site actually pops up in fourth position, which seen as its so new makes me assume that the word fruity is not one that is often used. Whether this is a good or a bad thing I am yet to realise.
     
    mikey1090, May 29, 2008 IP
  15. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    Well i think they have just had their fun with me, lol, i dont associate the word fruity with anything homosexual either, not in the UK, i did change my mind on the domain i was going to buy, it was a two word domain and sounded quite good.
     
    pipes, May 29, 2008 IP
  16. mikey1090

    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #16
    Cool Pipes, what was it? I wondered if you'd noticed mine and then asked the question.

    We could look at this the other way. Who says something "gay" is wrong.

    Would you remember gaydirectory.com or normaldirectory.com? I know which one I would remember more. Sometimes what seems bad can be turned round to stand out from the crowd.

    We could say that "bum marketing" sounds sexual. People could assume that bum means sexual related, rather than lazy related.

    I doubt it matters at the end of the day. You are from the UK and like me, have never associated the word fruity with homosexuality. On that note I would consider it fine to use it if it seems brandable and unique. :)
     
    mikey1090, May 29, 2008 IP
  17. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    No i hadn't seen yours, i prefer not to give out the name, its still available and i think it sounds quite good, i may change my mind again and purchase it.

    True also that gay isn't wrong either, im becoming interested in the domain again and theres a good chance il go for it.

    Good points noted above too.
     
    pipes, May 29, 2008 IP