AMERICANS! I NEED YOU!!!

[anillogicalmind.livejournal.com]

Okay, serious point now guys. I need answers. Does anybody in America ever use the term 'hoofers' when describing feet?

Actually, I'd be interested to know if anyone other than me ever uses that term. 

Guys. 

GUYS. 

WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING? THIS IS AN IMPORTANT PLOT POINT IN MY NEXT FIC!

And, if not, I need a derogatory term for feet commonly used in America. Okay? Thanks. :D

(Posting on b_c too because it's totally relevant, and, as im_ridiculous said, I need a more legitimate sample size for my survey. WISE WORDS.)

Comments

[xcziel.livejournal.com]

♥ ♥ ♥ everything in this comment!

All the little things: lift/elevator, flat/apartment, mad/crazy, at school/ in school, at university/in college, in hospital/^in the hospital, pants/underwear, trousers/pants, top/shirt (for guys), jumper/sweater, pub/bar, etc. etc. They can knock you right out of a fic if they take you by surprise.

The only thing more confusing is that Americans sometimes will jokingly use Britishisms for fun (hipsters, word nerds like me) and you have to decide if that character would actually use that reference, or if it's an author oversight. Because, hey, there are a lot of smart, witty characters in this fandom and some of them like to talk the fancy talk!

Speaking to the actual topic: I think you could just say something like "Clint, get your huge, dirty hooves off the table!" and everyone would totally get it. ;D

[jackwabbit.livejournal.com]

:D

Valid point on using Britisms occasionally. I'm not sure on which characters might do so in this fandom. I'd have to think about it. But I use them fairly often, so it does happen.

And yes, hooves would work in this setting.

[anillogicalmind.livejournal.com]

I just sat watching your icon and nodding at it for the last five minutes.

And yup. I think hooves is the way to go. :D