Originally Posted by saltwn

I guess, as with a lot of words, it depends on not only where you grew up but also your culture and acquaintances.
Some people laugh at the word "ice box" when used to mean refrigerator. I have heard it referred to as a "Frigidaire" which is a brand name. Through all the technical advances some kept the same word to describe a box that keeps food from spoiling. "Coke" for coca-cola. "Pocket book" is another one. I don't know when it originated, but some still call a purse by that name.

Let's just wind this up by saying-A gay by any other name would still sound as queer.