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08/17/2009 08:39:44 PM · #1 |
| Does anyone have an opinion on what voters will interpret as a "household appliance"? From what I can find on-line, household appliances apparently are items such as fans, heaters, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, etc. as opposed to kitchen appliances such as toasters, ovens, coffee makers, etc. I must admit that my first thoughts were of kitchen appliances. Will voters consider any of the above items as household appliances, or apply a more narrow definition? Just trying to avoid the DNMC votes. Thoughts? |
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08/17/2009 08:45:10 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by dswann:
as opposed to kitchen appliances such as ... |
I'm not sure why they would be DNMC since they are appliances. You can never know with the voters, but I'm sure items such as stoves, washers & dryers are fine as subjects. |
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08/17/2009 08:49:19 PM · #3 |
| All of the above are appliances to me. Whether in the kitchen, laundry room, or elsewhere. A device that aids in doing a household chore. |
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08/17/2009 08:55:37 PM · #4 |
| You guys are probably right. That was my first thoughts. Then I started wondering if non-electrical devices (tea kettles, etc) would be considered appliances. Looking on the web just brought up the different devices being categorized differently. Just over-thinking the whole thing basically. Going back to my first thoughts on the subject now. Thanks. |
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08/17/2009 08:58:21 PM · #5 |
Definition of Appliance:
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A device or instrument designed to perform a specific function, especially an electrical device, such as a toaster, for household use.
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So really anything that fits this description and is normally found in the house should apply. |
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08/17/2009 09:05:37 PM · #6 |
IF the voters get so anal that they decide kitchens are no longer part of households, I swear I'll quit this site forever, I swear it...
R. |
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08/17/2009 09:07:15 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by dswann:
Does anyone have an opinion on what voters will interpret as a "household appliance"? From what I can find on-line, household appliances apparently are items such as fans, heaters, vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, etc. as opposed to kitchen appliances such as toasters, ovens, coffee makers, etc. I must admit that my first thoughts were of kitchen appliances. Will voters consider any of the above items as household appliances, or apply a more narrow definition? Just trying to avoid the DNMC votes. Thoughts? |
An appliance is not just electrical either... |
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08/17/2009 09:10:30 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
IF the voters get so anal that they decide kitchens are no longer part of households, I swear I'll quit this site forever, I swear it...
R. |
I don't think it matters how anal they are, I can't possibly imagine why someone wouldn't consider a kitchen as part of a household! |
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08/17/2009 09:14:34 PM · #9 |
I have the best appliance of all, it's called a Wife.....(thank God she doesn't read the forums) :)
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
All of the above are appliances to me. Whether in the kitchen, laundry room, or elsewhere. A device that aids in doing a household chore. |
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08/17/2009 09:19:21 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by ace flyman:
I have the best appliance of all, it's called a Wife.....(thank God she doesn't read the forums) :)
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I'm telling!!
Just like I got hit for having a living thing as an usual object (yes, objects can be alive), I have a feeling that people will get hit hard if it's not electrical (or battery operated). I bet a tea-kettle wouldn't go over well with the extremely literal crowd. |
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08/18/2009 12:19:41 AM · #11 |
| What about things that usually women use in the house, but not to clean, cook or things like that, but just to do makeup, hair stuff? What do you think? |
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08/18/2009 12:34:52 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by pedrobop:
What about things that usually women use in the house, but not to clean, cook or things like that, but just to do makeup, hair stuff? What do you think? |
Hair dryer = appliance
mirror - not an appliance (imo) but I'm still thinking electrical appliances. Otherwise almost anything can be shoehorned as a household appliance. |
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08/18/2009 12:40:41 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
Originally posted by pedrobop:
What about things that usually women use in the house, but not to clean, cook or things like that, but just to do makeup, hair stuff? What do you think? |
Hair dryer = appliance
mirror - not an appliance (imo) but I'm still thinking electrical appliances. Otherwise almost anything can be shoehorned as a household appliance. |
Ok, thank you  vawendy.
Message edited by author 2009-08-18 00:40:51. |
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08/18/2009 08:01:49 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
Just like I got hit for having a living thing as an usual object (yes, objects can be alive), I have a feeling that people will get hit hard if it's not electrical (or battery operated). I bet a tea-kettle wouldn't go over well with the extremely literal crowd. |
read: IGNORANT :) |
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08/18/2009 08:11:31 AM · #15 |
| So...do you think a telephone is considered an appliance? |
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08/18/2009 08:19:10 AM · #16 |
Probably should have made this list a week ago, but its better late than never. I probably wont be entering this challenge.
Appliances:
Range/Stove
Refridgerator
Microwave
Dishwasher
Toaster
Toaster Oven
Food Processor
Wine Cooler
Electric Can Opener (I would assume that a normal can opener is more of a tool than appliance... but then again, Im a tool sometimes too)
Mini Fridge
Chest Freezer
Washing Machine
Dryer
Iron
Hair Dryer
Curling Iron
Hair Straightener
Clothes steamer
Telephone - thanks hawkeyelonewolf
Coffee Maker
If you have others, or disagree with any of mine, lets hear it.
Message edited by author 2009-08-18 08:57:23. |
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08/18/2009 08:55:18 AM · #17 |
Main Entry: ap·pli·ance
Pronunciation: \ə-ˈplî-ən(t)s\
Function: noun
Date: 1561
1 : an act of applying
2 a : a piece of equipment for adapting a tool or machine to a special purpose : attachment b : an instrument or device designed for a particular use or function ; specifically : a household or office device (as a stove, fan, or refrigerator) operated by gas or electric current c British : fire engine
3 obsolete : compliance
So, I guess the "powered" part is required.
In rare cases, a phone would count -- but the electricity doesn't "power" the phone part in the traditional sense. A modern phone, electricity powers the special features more than the primary function.
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08/18/2009 09:03:58 AM · #18 |
What if the appliance is a major element, that the shot would not be the same without, but is not the primary subject?
For instance:
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08/18/2009 09:15:36 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by VitaminB:
If you have others, or disagree with any of mine, lets hear it. |
Kettle! |
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08/18/2009 09:29:58 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
Originally posted by VitaminB:
If you have others, or disagree with any of mine, lets hear it. |
Kettle! |
Vacuum cleaner |
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08/18/2009 09:34:48 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by Lutchenko:
Originally posted by SaraR:
Originally posted by VitaminB:
If you have others, or disagree with any of mine, lets hear it. |
Kettle! |
Vacuum cleaner |
Doh!
Oven/Cooker (?=range/stove?)
slow cooker
deep fat fryer
Grilling machine (Foreman Grill thingy)
Electric whisk
Food Processor |
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08/18/2009 09:37:38 AM · #22 |
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08/18/2009 09:37:58 AM · #23 |
| I kidding .... kidding ... really ... owww !!!!! |
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08/18/2009 10:08:18 AM · #24 |
| I wonder if a computer is considered a household appliance these days, after all we can use them to control all manner of things around the house |
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08/18/2009 10:16:00 AM · #25 |
fax machine?
printer?
TV?
video?
DVD player?
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