alto Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Hi there folks! Does anyone know where I can get more information on Squashes* and Zucchinis**? I just found out about them, is there anywhere I can get more information? I think I may be squashing on someone at this point, does a Squash feel a bit like a borderline crush? *definition: desiring to form queerplatonic relationships/very close friendships/permanent roommateships/Boston marriages/etc. with **definition: people I am in a very, very strong friendship with and would like to be more or less permanent roommates with, or at least permanently live in the same city with. http://heterogen.wordpress.com/2011/07/31/on-relationships-squishes-and-zucchini/ I am so excited to find out about this word. I've felt this way for ages about certain people and FINALLY have a word for it!!!!!!!! Power of vocabulary! :aven: :D Link to post Share on other sites
Philip027 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 What the hell...? Here I was thinking "squish" already sounded like a silly-enough term... but I think these take the cake. Pun fully intended. Wouldn't most people just say best friends, or BFFs? I think BFF also sounds a little silly (not to mention that for the longest time, I thought people were talking about their boyfriends, since it's usually females that use this term, but after seeing so many of them hit the F twice by "accident" I suspected something was up), but at least it's well recognized among the populace. Link to post Share on other sites
alto Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 I think the distinguishing factor is wanting to live with your zucchini forever. Link to post Share on other sites
Jillianimal Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 *faceplams* Link to post Share on other sites
Member33070 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'm glad you like it...and I'm happy if it makes you happy. But there is no way I'm going to remember those, personally... Tooooo many labels. Link to post Share on other sites
maven Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 aww, I think it's cute! This is where I first heard about it: http://writingfromfactorx.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/my-thoughts-on-the-word-zucchini/ Link to post Share on other sites
ily Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Wait a sec, wait a sec...so it looks like "squash" is a version of "squish"...but "zucchini" is also a type of squash! Okay, I'm proud of myself because I don't usually catch on to puns. :P I know "zucchini" was originally coined on Kaz's blog which is linked in the post above. At this point, you may have more luck researching Boston Marriages. Link to post Share on other sites
Kavilk Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I was hoping for a discussion of the foods. I am personally a big fan of squash. Link to post Share on other sites
eamonn Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Butternut squash soup, anyone? Or perhaps a stuffed squash? Over here, we call zucchinis courgettes. The vegetables, not the relationship term. Because no one uses it in the latter sense at all, obviously. I've heard squishes being described as "aromantic crushes" before. Not sure how that works. So where do marrows fit into this? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I don't really get the difference between squashes and zucchinis at this point. I knew the terms and I knew they were both borderline crushes, as in desiring a committed non-romantic relationship with a person, but how do you tell them apart? And is there a real need to tell them apart? They do differ from squishes though, as they have something to do with being best friends with someone, but without the commitment part. Link to post Share on other sites
Caspian Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Why bother calling it anything? If I have a great friend with whom I just enjoying hanging out (no attraction, no commitment, etc.), why not just call it "friends" or "best friends" or even "best friends forever"? I'd much rather be someone's BFF than a zucchini... Link to post Share on other sites
Member33070 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 ^ Agreed. Again...if you feel the need for labels, and like them, cool, but I feel like once we start naming labels after produce we're getting slightly ridiculous... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest member25959 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Zucchini...................what the fu--. Does someone seriously sit there, and come up with these terms, thinking that they sound good, or what? Seriously? Do people seriously use these terms? Really? What the hell. From the definition, it seems more like a ''platonic relationship''. But, y'know, ''platonic relationship'' isn't anywhere near ridiculous enough of a term. Okay, I'm finished ranting now. Link to post Share on other sites
Qutenkuddly Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 And, frankly, given certain erotic associations with certain types of produce, I'm failing to see how a zuchinni is all that appropriate of a term for a platonic relationship. (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more!) Link to post Share on other sites
Member33070 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 ^ Wooooow, Qute. Just...just...wow. Let's see, "cucumbers" could be someone you want to use produce on erotically... "Carrots" are people who you would love to go get a tan with... "Potatoes" can be...people you want to enjoy greasy diners with... "Apples"...hmm...people who you'd like to wait in a waiting room with at the dentist... "Bananas"...I'm just going to skip that... We can get ridiculous with this. Link to post Share on other sites
Qutenkuddly Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 ^ Wooooow, Qute. Just...just...wow. Found that enlightening, didja? :lol: Link to post Share on other sites
zoidberger Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I identify more with the concept of asparagus buddies. A close relationship that starts at the roots but maintains a completely separate life while in cohabitation. This type of arrangement is also known as smelly pee friends. *note this is completely ridiculous Link to post Share on other sites
eamonn Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I don't understand why aubergines (i.e. eggplants) have been left out of this. Link to post Share on other sites
Caspian Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I thought and thought about how zucchinis could possibly be erotic. Then the following comic I read a while ago popped into my head and finally made sense (gag-choke). (Sorry, the pics are rather big, and I don't feel like resizing it and yada, yada.) EDIT: Why do we even need to use produce terms? I propose the following hierarchy: Crush - Sexual attraction Squish - nonsexual attraction Squash - nonromantic attraction Racquetball - Same as above, but with less enthusiasm (because the ball involved has less elasticity) Tennis - Same as above, but you prefer facing one another Table tennis - Same as above, but you prefer closer proximity to one another I thought about doing crush, squish, squash, smash, destroy, beat to a pulp... but somehow, that didn't seem right.... Link to post Share on other sites
Qutenkuddly Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 This type of arrangement is also known as smelly pee friends. Is is purely by coincidence that rhymes with 'Happy Tree Friends'? :P Link to post Share on other sites
glitchunter Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 My quince pals are better than your lemon chums. Link to post Share on other sites
Qutenkuddly Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I thought and thought about how zucchinis could possibly be erotic. Then the following comic I read a while ago popped into my head and finally made sense (gag-choke). It's so much fun for those of us who've had a bit of experience with sexual banter to shock the heck out of those who haven't. XD Link to post Share on other sites
Jillianimal Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 WTF ever happened to the good old fashion "friend crush"? That term was just perfect! And what about "platonic lifepartners"? It's so simple & straight forward! I really don't think naming types of relationships after vegetables is a good idea. I think it gives the impression that we compensate lack of sex for food. @Caspian: I like the idea of using squish for that, though I always used it for something completely different. What are we supposed to call romantic attraction without the need for a relationship? *sigh* fucking labels.... Link to post Share on other sites
Member33070 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 ^ Wooooow, Qute. Just...just...wow. Found that enlightening, didja? :lol: I just can't believe you went there, is all. Gutsy. :lol: This thread is hilarious. :D Link to post Share on other sites
Qutenkuddly Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 ^ Wooooow, Qute. Just...just...wow. Found that enlightening, didja? :lol: I just can't believe you went there, is all. Gutsy. :lol: This thread is hilarious. :D It was pretty amusing the previous time the whole zuchinni thing was brought up.:) Link to post Share on other sites
Siggy Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Zucchini is a term that has been around for a year or so. Some AVENites don't recognize it because it's mainly from the blog/tumblrsphere, and AVENites usually can't be bothered to pay attention to the rest of the community outside of AVEN. <_< I don't use the word zucchini, but I don't feel comfortable making fun of it either. If other people find it useful, it's not for me to take that away from them. Mind you "zucchini" is meant to sound a little silly. Link to post Share on other sites
Member33070 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 That's true, Siggy...I spend way too much time on AVEN to have time for anything else. :) *shrug* Zucchini does sound pretty silly. It's probably just because I get bothered by words that have two vastly different meanings sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites
NevadaWolf Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I agree with asking what's wrong with just a platonic relationship? I know language changes and evolves as time passes, but seriously what is it with coming up with new fad words or phrases on an almost daily rhythm? Language is meant for communication and inventing definitions for words on a seemingly random basis makes no sense. I mean come on, I thought the 80's were bad with the whole valley girl thing! Or does this just fall under "Kid's these days"? Am I just getting old? It's so much fun for those of us who've had a bit of experience with sexual banter to shock the heck out of those who haven't. XD :snort: must be nice to turn the tables every now and then and not be on the receiving end of a joke. :lol: Edited to clarify what I meant. Link to post Share on other sites
.diva plavalaguna. Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 My quince pals are better than your lemon chums. I lol'd so hard. xD I'm not knocking anyone who wants to use these terms, but personally, they are just way too hilarious for me now. I think I'll just stick to using the term "crush" and the appropriate adjectives, rofl. Link to post Share on other sites
ArtemisLiCa Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I think the distinguishing factor is wanting to live with your zucchini forever. I don't really have anything to add on the subject, but this sentence is just... I write and I think at some point I HAVE to use this. Literally of course, not in the intended context. Would you mind? I'll give you ! Link to post Share on other sites
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