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This is offtopic, but it makes me angry every time someone uses Lego (singular) as a collective noun. When I was a kid they were always called "Legos". I neve
by dmoney 16y ago
This is offtopic, but it makes me angry every time someone uses Lego (singular) as a collective noun. When I was a kid they were always called "Legos". I never heard someone say "I built X out of Lego". I don't know if it's worse that they try to enforce this artificial use of language, or that everyone goes along with it. "Lego bricks" sounds artificial too, but at least it sounds plural.
- sp332 16y agoLEGO(TM) is a trademark, which means (in the USA at least) that it should not be used as a noun. The company risks losing the ability to assert its trademark if they don't enforce this. The "proper" use is: LEGO(TM)-brand toy building blocks. Yeah, I know it sounds dumb and no one will ever call them that, but calling them "Legos" or "Lego" isn't correct either.
- jackvalentine 16y agoThat must be a US thing. Never heard "Legos" before.
- julianz 16y agoI think "Legos" is a US-specific usage. In NZ, Australia and UK I've only ever heard people say "built it out of Lego".