In 62. Three Films with One Idea on Lounge Ruminator, I discuss a shift in my podcast research, the shock of HomePod’s discontinuation and three wonderful films that challenge us to think differently. 🎙
In 62. Three Films with One Idea on Lounge Ruminator, I discuss a shift in my podcast research, the shock of HomePod’s discontinuation and three wonderful films that challenge us to think differently. 🎙
@martinfeld I’ve been meaning to ask, what does “lounge” connote in Australian? As an American, I picture you lounging by your pool, drink in hand, lost in thought. 🤔🍹
On the other hand, the last time I was on a long haul overnight flight, the BA flight attendant offered me “loungewear” to sleep in, so maybe you are in bed. 😉
@dejus @jean @martinfeld Except Martin uses it differently to refer to a couch or sofa, I think. I know it's given me pause a few times that he's used it quite differently from how I'd use it!
@Miraz @dejus @jean I absolutely love that I was able to wake up and find this discussion! Sorry that I'm late to the party with my AEDST time zone... 🌏
Naturally, you are all correct in your use of 'lounge'; it's quite a versatile word! Like Jean said, indeed I do enjoy lounging on the beach or by a pool and yes David, when I say 'the lounge' or 'the lounge room', I am referring to the 'living room'. Miraz is right when she says that I most often use it to refer to the actual piece of furniture; I've never said 'couch' or 'sofa' habitually. I sit on the lounge to ruminate.
In fact, I cracked up the other day because we were looking through family videos and during a Christmas Day clip (when I was five), the family was opening presents on the floor and I asked, 'May I sit on the lounge?' 😂 I've always been a lounge guy.
Have there been any other terms that have thrown you off? 🤔
@dejus I had no idea! To me, only public "living rooms" are lounges. It would never occur to me to use that word for a room in a private home. I'm filing that one away...
@martinfeld @Miraz @dejus @jean I don't think I'd ever say ‘lounge room' because lounge ‘means' room so it's redundant. I would say ‘lounge chair' though (because lounge means room 😀). I also sometimes use it as a verb — lounging by the pool.
@martinfeld @Miraz @dejus @jean It's so intriguing that even those of us who think we speak the same language enjoy such subtle differences. 🥳
@martinfeld @Miraz @dejus @jean @Cheri I'm pretty sure I've always used "living room" and "lounge room" interchangeably – I actually had no idea this was an "Australian" thing until now! 😅️ "Lounge" by itself could mean a public lounge (adding "room" implies to me that it's in someone's house), or of course be the verb, but I don't think I've ever referred to a piece of furniture as a "lounge". I just have a vague idea that it means the same as sofa or couch in that context 😅️
@dejus @miraz @jean How fascinating, @jayeless! Maybe it’s even a difference between states like NSW and VIC, as I note that you’re from Melbourne. When it comes to naming the piece of furniture, I often think of it as short for ‘lounge suite’, which is quite British, and also the featured top prize in this Monty Python sketch, which is a personal favourite!
@Pilchuck Not to mention the pronunciation of ‘chaise lounge/longue’ is a challenge and point of disagreement for many! Have we stumbled upon the most versatile noun/verb in the English language?! Haha at least in the furniture category, perhaps!
@martinfeld Haha, a great sketch! It could easily be a NSW/Victoria difference. For me, I think of "lounge suite" as a suite (or collection) of furrniture that all belongs in your lounge – like a matching couch and armchairs. I mainly just know the phrase from advertising though 😅️
@jayeless Oh yes it’s the whole thing! I love a good lounge suite. Now I’m just thinking of hilarious memories of The Price Is Right and Sale of the Century.