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ai_no_usagi
Nov 27, 2005, 09:34 PM
what the hell is a toque? I need to know!

*if this is in the wrong place, sorry*
Blitzkommando
Nov 27, 2005, 09:44 PM
[quote]The spelling "toque" (IPA /tuk/) is often used for the hat more properly known as the tuque, an originally French-Canadian woolen hat worn in winter. This "fashion" originated when coureurs des bois kept their woollen nightcaps on for warmth during cold winter days. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary regards the two words as being etymologically unrelated, with the "toque" spelling for this type of hat being as a result of assimilation.

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Edit: What the heck is up with the BB Code with quoting?

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Saiffy
Nov 27, 2005, 10:08 PM
I knew I had a picture of my friend Eric with a toque on from my hockey teams trip to Newfoundland.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/Saiff/somedudewithatoque.jpg
We were playing hackey sack, the flash on my camera didn't like his pants, apparently >_o
Maridia
Nov 28, 2005, 12:17 AM
I bet you don't know what a chesterfield is either!
Skuda
Nov 28, 2005, 01:06 AM
hahaha... that's great.

and poutine
Maridia
Nov 28, 2005, 09:11 AM
Sweet sweet poutine. <3 Ah, Canada. You truely are a wonder.
DamonKatu
Nov 28, 2005, 10:40 AM
If you dont have to pay a dollar extra that is http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_evil.gif lol
Zelutos
Nov 28, 2005, 08:25 PM
people all over the world wear touques....damn americans...
roygbiv
Nov 28, 2005, 08:41 PM
wait... how is this different than a beanie?
Eihwaz
Nov 28, 2005, 08:58 PM
On 2005-11-28 17:41, roygbiv wrote:
wait... how is this different than a beanie?


As far as I can tell, they're one and the same.
Zelutos
Nov 28, 2005, 09:31 PM
On 2005-11-28 17:58, Eihwaz wrote:


On 2005-11-28 17:41, roygbiv wrote:
wait... how is this different than a beanie?


As far as I can tell, they're one and the same.



touques are so totally cooler than beanies http://pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Please tell me everyone knows what a moose is...
ai_no_usagi
Nov 29, 2005, 01:33 AM
remember, I am a stupid American whose knowledge of Canadian slang is limited to that of The McKenzie Brothers.
navci
Nov 30, 2005, 12:18 AM
On 2005-11-28 17:58, Eihwaz wrote:


On 2005-11-28 17:41, roygbiv wrote:
wait... how is this different than a beanie?


As far as I can tell, they're one and the same.



Except Toques has a cooler spelling. I mean, words with Q in it is just a win.
Skuda
Nov 30, 2005, 04:44 AM
On 2005-11-29 21:18, navinator wrote:


On 2005-11-28 17:58, Eihwaz wrote:


On 2005-11-28 17:41, roygbiv wrote:
wait... how is this different than a beanie?


As far as I can tell, they're one and the same.



Except Toques has a cooler spelling. I mean, words with Q in it is just a win.



*nods*

toques and beanies = same