Odd Thought

[bossmoondogma]

Does the name brand "Nicorette" intentionally add a female ending to help sell the image

Comments

[bahzew]

I think 'ette' has kind of a 'lite' connotation to it-- like cigarette vs cigar.

And yes, I think that can be traced to something to do with gender, as though girls were cuter, smaller version of people, or something. Like bachelor, bachelorette. "ette" has dainty-ness implications.

My dad's childhood nickname was Booger. So my paternal side of the family used to call me "Boogerette."

[bossmoondogma]

Outside of genial connotations, that must be worst nickname a kid could have...