At first it seems normal. Why wouldn’t you call them walkie-talkies? That’s what they are! But when you think about it for a while, it almost becomes comical. Why not talkie-walkies? Or walker-talkers?
To give you some history, walkie-talkies were invented right around the time of World War II. In fact, there was a similar radio transmitter/receiver that was called the handie-talkie. They were both developed by Motorola and used extensively during the war. The handie-talkie was actually the handheld version while the walkie-talkie was carried as a backpack. Hence, you can see why it was called a walkie-talkie.
For the purposes of our list today, we are going to assume that whoever first started calling Motorola’s radio a “walkie-talkie” got free reign in naming all the other items that we use on a daily basis. You may think that to be a silly thought experiment, (and it is!) but it’s a funny thought experiment, and so of course, we here at List25 decided we should dedicate a list to it. While you can probably think of dozens more, these are probably the most obvious ones. Here are 25 Walkie-Talkies Inspired Object Renames That Are Sure To Make You Giggle-Wiggle!
Featured Image: wikipedia
Screwdrivers
Image: wikipedia, Source: imgur Righty-Tighties
Diploma
Image: pixabay, Source: upvoted Classie-Passie
Napkins
Image: wikipedia, Source: distractify Swipie-Wipies
Cell Phones
Image: pixabay, Source: reddit Appy-Tappies
X-Ray Goggles
Image: wikipedia, Source: thepoke.co.uk Eyesie-Spiesies
Spoons
Image: wikipedia, Source: reddit Soupie-Scoopies
Limousines
Image: wikipedia, Source: thechive Roomy-Vroomies
Ear Buds
Image: wikipedia, Source: distractify Earsy-Hearsies
Underwear
Image: wikipedia, Source: thesun.co.uk Tightie-Whities (apparently somebody already thought of this!)
Socks
Image: pixabay, Source: upvoted Feetie-Heaties
Forks
Image: pixabay, Source: reddit Stabbie-Grabbies
Knives
Image: wikipedia, Source: ebaumsworld Slicey-Diceys
Defribillator
Image: wikipedia, Source: imgur Hearty-Starty
Cruise missiles
Image: wikipedia, Source: imgur Zoomie-Boomies
Allergies
Image: pixabay, Source: distractify Sneezy-Wheezies
Sewing Machines
Image: wikipedia, Source: thepoke.co.uk Steady-Threadies
Christmas Tree
Image: wikipedia, Source: reddit Shiney-Piney
Rabbits
Image: wikipedia, Source: thesun.co.uk Jumpy-Thumpies
Microwaves
Image: wikipedia, Source: upvoted Heaty-Eaties
Cowbell
Image: wikipedia, Source: imgur Cattle-Rattle
Parking Garage
Image: wikipedia, Source: distractify Darky-Parky
Wigs
Image: wikipedia, Source: reddit Hairy-Wearies
Lightsabers
Image: wikipedia, Source: imgur Lighty-Fighties
Pregnancy Tests
Image: wikipedia, Source: thechive Maybe-Babies
International Space Station
Image: wikipedia, Source: distractify Spacey-Basey
