Penn or Penns? DISCUS

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  • BoneHead

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/13/2019 11:13pm EDT

    Okay so... I’ve been to Penn Relays several times, it’s the best. But in my time as an athlete and coach, one thing about the Relays has never stopped bothering me...

    When Penn Relays is abbreviated in conversation or in text... I, and many of my friends say ‘Penn’.

    For example: Hey bro, can’t wait to watch the DMR at Penn this year.

    However, I know a lot of people that say ‘Penns’ and it kills my soul.

    For example: My team is going to Penns this year to run the 4x4.

    WHY?! Am I incorrect to assume it’s just plain wrong and stupid to say Penns? It sounds wrong off the tongue!

    DISCUS!

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    sp2

    Member since 06/20/2012.

    1,065 posts. Last post 4 hours ago.
    4 years ago 08/13/2019 11:19pm EDT
    re: BoneHead

    BoneHead wrote:

    Okay so... I’ve been to Penn Relays several times, it’s the best. But in my time as an athlete and coach, one thing about the Relays has never stopped bothering me...

    When Penn Relays is abbreviated in conversation or in text... I, and many of my friends say ‘Penn’.

    For example: Hey bro, can’t wait to watch the DMR at Penn this year.

    However, I know a lot of people that say ‘Penns’ and it kills my soul.

    For example: My team is going to Penns this year to run the 4x4.

    WHY?! Am I incorrect to assume it’s just plain wrong and stupid to say Penns? It sounds wrong off the tongue!

    DISCUS!

    Yes, 'Penns' sounds highly stupid. Don't say it.

    'Penn' is widely accepted as a short version of the name of the school, so if you say, "I can't wait for the DMR at Penn this year," that makes sense, since you're talking about an event that'll happen at that place (the school), and if you're talking about it in a college-track (or maybe a Northeast high-school track) context, it'll be pretty obvious you're specifically referring to Penn Relays.

    You're welcome.

  • Hello, McFly.

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/14/2019 12:06am EDT
    re: BoneHead

    House of Run called. They want their shtick back.

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    PAD3

    Member since 07/19/2019.

    53 posts. Last post 1 week ago.
    4 years ago 08/14/2019 6:31am EDT
    re: BoneHead

    You are correct. Penn is the abbreviation for the University of Pennsylvania. Call the meet Penn

  • Tobyfive

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/14/2019 6:39am EDT
    re: PAD3

    Actually Penn is short for the University of Penn State-College Park.

  • Marketing and

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/14/2019 6:57am EDT
    re: Tobyfive

    It refers to Penn State’s satellite campus in Philly.

  • rtr

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/14/2019 6:59am EDT
    re: BoneHead

    I am genuinely pleased that this is the biggest problem in your life. Good for you!

  • Trophe

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/14/2019 8:36am EDT
    re: BoneHead

    How do you know they’re not saying Penn’s?

  • Penns, because it looks funny.

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/14/2019 8:51am EDT
    re: BoneHead

    Penns, because it looks funny.

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    Star

    Member since 09/23/2015.

    7,641 posts. Last post 2 years ago.
    4 years ago 08/14/2019 9:25am EDT
    re: BoneHead

    I always said Penn but the Jamaicans on my team said Penns.

  • 2 little girls walking

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/14/2019 9:40am EDT
    re: BoneHead

    BoneHead wrote:

    Okay so... I’ve been to Penn Relays several times, it’s the best. But in my time as an athlete and coach, one thing about the Relays has never stopped bothering me...

    When Penn Relays is abbreviated in conversation or in text... I, and many of my friends say ‘Penn’.

    For example: Hey bro, can’t wait to watch the DMR at Penn this year.

    However, I know a lot of people that say ‘Penns’ and it kills my soul.

    For example: My team is going to Penns this year to run the 4x4.

    WHY?! Am I incorrect to assume it’s just plain wrong and stupid to say Penns? It sounds wrong off the tongue!

    DISCUS!

    I agree it is Penn I hate when it called Penns.

    But saying it is the best? You don't get out much do you?

  • 6 of One Kind

    Anonymous Poster

    4 years ago 08/14/2019 11:51am EDT
    re: BoneHead

    BoneHead wrote:

    ...blah blah..... wrong and stupid......blah blah

    DISCUS!

    DISCUSS or DISCUS.

    Discuss.

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    doctorj

    Member since 04/17/2017.

    2,100 posts. Last post 2 months ago.
    4 years ago 08/14/2019 10:46pm EDT
    re: BoneHead

    DISCUS? Why don't you try Penn-is while you are at it?

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