http://anillogicalmind.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] anillogicalmind.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] be_compromised2012-10-22 11:08 am
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AMERICANS! I NEED YOU!!!

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 [livejournal.com profile] im_ridiculous said, I need a more legitimate sample size for my survey. WISE WORDS.)
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[identity profile] realpestilence.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 10:43 am (UTC)(link)
The only way I've ever seen "hoofers" used is as an old reference to dancers who performed on stage and toured a lot, like Fred Astaire.


I've heard feet called dogs, as in the old slang phrase, "My dogs are barking", to mean sore feet from being on them a long time. But that's an old term.

[identity profile] brickhousewench.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 11:25 am (UTC)(link)
We usually use the word "Hoofers" to refer to tap dancers.

[identity profile] shadoedseptmbr.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 11:38 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmm, the only slang I know for feet is 'tootsies,' but it's old fashioned.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_samalander/ 2012-10-22 12:52 pm (UTC)(link)
It might be a generational/regional thing, but my mother would sometimes command me to "hoof it!" when we were running late, meaning to run or hurry.

But yeah, what the others said.

Oh, and my father (again, regional/generational) will sometimes refer to someone has having "nice wheels" when they move really well- usually a football player making a good run, but I've heard it used outside of sports, too.
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[identity profile] latech.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
We also say 'our dogs are barking' when our feet are tired. Perhaps it's just in the South US though... It's strange now that I think about it. lol

[identity profile] jacedesbff.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 01:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Ditto on what everyone else said. My mom likes to use the term banana boats when making fun of people with big feet, but that could just be her. We don't really have a derogatory foot term, sadly. Mostly it's just derisively using inventive words to make fun of how badly someone's feet smell. Sorry I couldn't help more!

I literally just read something, though, that ill mention. :) we don't say someone's in hospital. We say they're in THE hospital. Yep, that's about the only wisdom I can provide today. Good luck with your fix! (And feet issues!)
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[identity profile] allisnow.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 01:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Can't say I have ever used that term :)

[identity profile] salmastryon.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I've never heard feet refered to as hoofers, but there is the expression hoofing it, which basically means you've no transportation and are going to walk.

[identity profile] jackwabbit.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 02:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope. Not used here that I've heard. Um...I'm sure tired, having just gotten off work after a long weekend on, but I can't think of a derogatory term for feet. We just say feet with adjectives attached.

[identity profile] anillogicalmind.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 02:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll get around to replying to everyone in a sec (thanks, by the way)

But first off.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

I don't even know why I find this so funny. It's the little things.

[identity profile] selenityshiroi.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
The only slang for feet I can think of is 'clodhoppers' but I'm British so it doesn't count!

[identity profile] toscaterrier.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Rural west coast here and I've heard them called 'hooves' but never hoofers. Also 'puppies' on occasion, though that's less derogatory than sort of affectionate. Like "Watch where you're putting those puppies!"

[identity profile] ms-midwest.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I can say as an American that is not a term I've heard.

[identity profile] justascrewup2.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 12:57 am (UTC)(link)
Um, not really, no. I have used the phrase 'hoofing it' to describe a long walk, but never in reference to just feet.

[identity profile] sgteam14283.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
ditto for what everyone else has said. And since seeing Lord of the Rings, whenever I see that someone has really big feet I joke that they have "Hobbit feet" (silly, but that's nerd humor for you)
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[identity profile] im-ridiculous.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 08:21 am (UTC)(link)
.....and lo she did post on be_compromised, and verily, TA DAAAA!!! legitimate sample size. :D

Also, 'clodhoppers' for the win. But for this fic, you might just have to go with 'feet'. How does the english language and all its various forms not have more slang words for feet? This is truly bizarre.
(Also, I owe you an email - I'm on it :D)
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