It's a Telluride not a "Telly"

[mecheng1]

Perhaps it's supposed to be cute, but this "Telly" babytalk thing sounds really silly, imho.

 

[ATL3630]

You’re not the boss of me.

 

[JCzoom]

Don't Telly me what to do either!! Wife will be driving the Telly! I drive a Taco!

 

[Buckeye-TRide]

I think it’s more akin to Jenny/Jennifer instead of some form of baby talk.

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[Karam.31]

So you're Tellying me there's a chance?

 

[ucinn]

It amazes me people are getting upset about someone calling their car a Telly...1st world problems. When I get mine, I'm naming it Savalas.. it's official now...lol

 

[emj123]

Perhaps it's supposed to be cute, but this "Telly" babytalk thing sounds really silly, imho.

Agreed.

 

[Crossefire00]

Perhaps it's that you are taking a masculine looking SUV and giving it a cutesy nickname? Maybe it's that it sounds like an Englishman talking about a television. Or maybe it's that it reminds people of the horrific teletubbies. Not sure. But I have to agree somewhat. I'm not mad at anyone for doing it. I just think it sounds....not like what I think of when I picture the Telluride. But hey, I won't be able to hear anyone calling it that while I'm enjoying the quiet comfort of the cabin!

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[mecheng1]

Of course what people call their car in the privacy of their own bedrooms is totally up to them. But just wait for the forums to blow up with references to Pally and Telly, and all common decency will be out the door I tell you.

 

[drizzt]

Of course what people call their car in the privacy of their own bedrooms is totally up to them. But just wait for the forums to blow up with references to Pally and Telly, and all common decency will be out the door I tell you.

That's meant to be a joke right? Let's not make fun of our Lord Telluride's name in vane!

 

[Tellmeride]

Oh damn! I must now go on the Caddy forum to check out them Caddy threads! Very exciting!

 

[Vietvet]

Perhaps it's supposed to be cute, but this "Telly" babytalk thing sounds really silly, imho.

Interesting.... and we all are in a room DEDICATED to Tellurides/Tellys/T-Rides....Name your car what you want.... How about a Korean Kadillac? or... Kimchi Kruiser. Yeah...I know it isn't PC but my FULL blooded Korean Daughter in Law laughs at it. Hell...most guys even nickname certain parts of their body for chuckles... Lighten up. Please? ... Enjoy what you drive in or on. My 76 FXE is nicknamed %#$(>^&! .... Life is short.

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[Mr.JB]

Hold my beer!

You are upset because i may call MY purchase a name other than what the manufacture calls it. When you make my payments, you have a say.

 

[FireMartZ]

If Kia named it Telly in the first place, this forum would be mostly empty.

 

[mecheng1]

Perhaps it's that you are taking a masculine looking SUV and giving it a cutesy nickname? Maybe it's that it sounds like an Englishman talking about a television. Or maybe it's that it reminds people of the horrific teletubbies. Not sure. But I have to agree somewhat. I'm not mad at anyone for doing it. I just think it sounds....not like what I think of when I picture the Telluride. But hey, I won't be able to hear anyone calling it that while I'm enjoying the quiet comfort of the cabin!

Maybe you are right, and possibly telepathic. I am originally from England and there may be a deeply rooted association with watching The Telly, and the teletubbies was certainly horrific. Or maybe it is because I cannot come up with an alternative name for our Sorento, for use on the Sorento forum. Perhaps Sorry?

 

[Michi-Tell]

Too bad they didn't go with "Mohave" for the American market, but not a huge deal either way.

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[Karam.31]

Too bad they didn't go with "Mohave" for the American market, but not a huge deal either way.

You mean the havey?

 

[Michi-Tell]

You mean the havey?

Yeah, or maybe just "Mo"