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climbersam
Jun 16, 2003, 2:24 PM
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Where did the word "beta" come from?
As in, "Hey dude, thanks for the beta on that last climb"
Dictionary says-
1. The second letter of the Greek alphabet.
2. The second item in a series or system of classification.
3. A mathematical measure of the sensitivity of rates of return on a portfolio or a given stock compared with rates of return on the market as a whole. A beta of 1.0 indicates that an asset closely follows the market.
4. Physics. A beta particle.
5. Chemistry. The second position from a designated carbon atom in an organic molecule at which an atom or a radical may be substituted.
6. Computer Science. A beta version.
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rockprodigy
Jun 16, 2003, 3:04 PM
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There's some debate about its origin, but I think the consensus is that Jack Mileski coined the term refererring to information about a route that is so detailed, it resembles a "beta-max" video tape.
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hoss
Jun 16, 2003, 3:06 PM
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Do I dare answer this..
Before there were VCRs...... There was the Beta tapes... Hence, "What is the Beta Dude?"...
Remember those or are you a little young?
:roll:
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crag
Jun 16, 2003, 3:14 PM
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In reply to: Where did the word "beta" come from?
From the Masterbetaer himself the king of all Bukkakeian Spray Lords.....
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climbersam
Jun 16, 2003, 4:43 PM
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So should we update the terminology?
"Hey dude, thanks for the VCR, uh..Laserdisk, I mean DVD! on the route, eh?!?"
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crazywacky
Jun 16, 2003, 4:48 PM
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In reply to: Do I dare answer this.. Before there were VCRs...... There was the Beta tapes... Hence, "What is the Beta Dude?"... Remember those or are you a little young? :roll:
Actually,
VCR's had two different formats. Beta-max, and VHS. At the time, Beta-max was the more popular of the two.
And I think the previous mention of it being used in describing the help given a climber seems pretty accruate... but it's been a while since I heard it...
later.
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kevlar
Jun 16, 2003, 4:58 PM
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wow...nothing like giving up your age...hey...can i have some 45 on the route
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climbersam
Jun 16, 2003, 5:17 PM
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Hey, while I'm at it, where did "dude" come from?
SOMEONE here must know, with so many people from California! ;)
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tenn_dawg
Jun 19, 2003, 4:20 AM
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Dude is a real word. It cowboys used to use it.
In reply to: Informal. An Easterner or city person who vacations on a ranch in the West. Informal. A man who is very fancy or sharp in dress and demeanor. Slang. A man; a fellow. dudes Persons of either sex.
Travis
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bumblie
Jun 20, 2003, 5:29 PM
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In reply to: Dude is a real word. It cowboys used to use it. In reply to: Informal. An Easterner or city person who vacations on a ranch in the West. Informal. A man who is very fancy or sharp in dress and demeanor. Slang. A man; a fellow. dudes Persons of either sex. Travis
So the word "dude" (used to bestow coolness) has it's origins linked to a name cowboys gave eastern cityboy poseurs. How ironic. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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