Calling a Convertible a ‘Vert’

The Zebra · 10-13-2023, 04:52 PM

Some forum members here refer to their Convertible as a ‘Vert’. It just seems so, I don’t know… weird, or lazy, or “I’m hip”… I guess the microseconds saved by saying or typing ‘Vert’ is at the root? It sure can’t be because it ‘sounds cool’, because it doesn’t.

I’m not looking for a fight nor am I trying to stir up a controversy. Just a pet peeve venting, I guess.

To me, it’s kind of like referring to San Francisco as 'Frisco'. I grew up in the East bay, which was close enough to The City that there was an unwritten rule that you just don’t do that. You knew a person was an out of towner if they said Frisco.

I once owned and restored a ’69 Olds 442, 4 speed convertible, so I know how to appreciate a convertible. Very nice.

Btw, the 3 times I used the word in this posting are my first and last.

Anyone with me, such problems, eh?

SSDan · 10-13-2023, 04:56 PM

I guess your aversion and negativity towards “vert” is the same as I have to “maro”.

Ventmaster · 10-13-2023, 04:57 PM

So your ZL1 gonna be a vert, huh? Congrats! And lighten up Zebra.

90503 · 10-13-2023, 04:59 PM

meh...But if you have a Vette Vert or a Vert Vette may want to go with convertible...lol...

But you said "Olds" instead of Oldsmobile....lol...(sort of waters down your point)...lol

Good topic, though!

The Zebra · 10-13-2023, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDan

I guess your aversion and negativity towards “vert” is the same as I have to “maro”.

Maro? Ouch, good one

The Zebra · 10-13-2023, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

meh...But if you have a Vette Vert or a Vert Vette may want to go with convertible...lol...

But you said "Olds" instead of Oldsmobile....lol...(sort of waters down your point)...lol

Good topic, though!

Good point. Not too watered down though. I think most would agree that Olds does sound way cooler than Oldsmobile.

The Zebra · 10-13-2023, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ventmaster

So your ZL1 gonna be a vert, huh? Congrats! And lighten up Zebra.

Ha ha! No, it's a coupe. On schedule to be built next week

Gunkk · 10-13-2023, 05:13 PM

A clesr case of vert envy.

The Zebra · 10-13-2023, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

meh...But if you have a Vette Vert or a Vert Vette may want to go with convertible...lol...

But you said "Olds" instead of Oldsmobile....lol...(sort of waters down your point)...lol

Good topic, though!

Oh, I also owned and restored a '70 Corvette in the '80's and 90's. It was okay to hear it called a Vette. Strange.

LeonardS · 10-13-2023, 05:21 PM

Can we call you “Bra” for short? It sounds cooler than Zebra!

taylorforschool@gmail.com · 10-13-2023, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LeonardS

Can we call you “Bra” for short? It sounds cooler than Zebra!

Totally bra! I grew up in a generation where I always felt this was fun to say as a joke, poking fun at the west coast surfer dudes! Lol. Hang ten!

The Zebra · 10-13-2023, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

A clesr case of vert envy.

MMMMMaybe, but I think not. HA!

The Zebra · 10-13-2023, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LeonardS

Can we call you “Bra” for short? It sounds cooler than Zebra!

I think that might be even worse, Leonard

The Zebra · 10-13-2023, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by taylorforschool@gmail.com

Totally bra! I grew up in a generation where I always felt this was fun to say as a joke, poking fun at the west coast surfer dudes! Lol. Hang ten!

Exactly

10-13-2023, 04:52 PM	#1
The Zebra Drives: '24 ZL1 A10, '70 Olds 442 W-30 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: NV Posts: 173	Calling a Convertible a ‘Vert’ Some forum members here refer to their Convertible as a ‘Vert’. It just seems so, I don’t know… weird, or lazy, or “I’m hip”… I guess the microseconds saved by saying or typing ‘Vert’ is at the root? It sure can’t be because it ‘sounds cool’, because it doesn’t. I’m not looking for a fight nor am I trying to stir up a controversy. Just a pet peeve venting, I guess. To me, it’s kind of like referring to San Francisco as 'Frisco'. I grew up in the East bay, which was close enough to The City that there was an unwritten rule that you just don’t do that. You knew a person was an out of towner if they said Frisco. I once owned and restored a ’69 Olds 442, 4 speed convertible, so I know how to appreciate a convertible. Very nice. Btw, the 3 times I used the word in this posting are my first and last. Anyone with me, such problems, eh? Last edited by The Zebra; 10-14-2023 at 12:23 PM.

10-13-2023, 04:56 PM	#2
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	I guess your aversion and negativity towards “vert” is the same as I have to “maro”. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

10-13-2023, 05:21 PM	#10
LeonardS Drives: 1969 Z28,1992 Z28,1994 Z28,1999 SS Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 1,154	Can we call you “Bra” for short? It sounds cooler than Zebra! __________________ 24 2SS 1LE, Riptide Blue, A10, PDR. Picked up 11/5/23, 560 miles. 23 ZLE Rapid Blue, M6. 6/27/22 TPW. Off assembly line on July 12th, 2022. To Dealer August 6th. Delivered August 8th. 129 miles. 99 SS Vert, Hugger Orange, A4, 806 miles 94 Z28, Black, M6, 595 miles 92 Z28, last car built at Van Nuys Plant, Red, A4, 125 miles www.last1992camaro.com 69 Z28, Dusk Blue, M4 29 Ford Business Coupe 28 Ford Pickup 24 GMC Denali 2500HD CCSB 4x4 22 Jeep Grand Cherokee 13 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4

10-13-2023, 04:57 PM	#3
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 2,869	So your ZL1 gonna be a vert, huh? Congrats! And lighten up Zebra.

10-13-2023, 04:59 PM	#4
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,428	meh...But if you have a Vette Vert or a Vert Vette may want to go with convertible...lol... But you said "Olds" instead of Oldsmobile....lol...(sort of waters down your point)...lol Good topic, though!

10-13-2023, 05:13 PM	#8
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,978 View My Garage	A clesr case of vert envy.

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