using the term "lax"

[orygun_lxr]

Wasn't sure where to put this thread but I'm a girl so I thought I'd put it in the Women's forum.

But, doesn't it irritate you when people who know nothing about the sport of lacrosse use the term "lax" like they know everything and have been playing it forever?

I think dedicated fans and players should only be allowed to use "lax".

What's your take?

[laxgirl0108]

i dont think it really matters

[tiplax]

i don't like when people use it in a sarcastic or in a condescending way. if they use it in seriousness like "when's your lax game, i'm thinking about going?" than it's fine

[laxr24]

well lax is easier to say than lacrosse, especially online or when passing someone in the halls so it doesnt bother me at all

[Mista Hollywood]

i use lax in completely unessecarry situations (ex. im gonna lax u) but sometimes its actually kinda funny :naughty:

[laxkay841]

Can't say that it bothers me.

What does bother me is when people who know nothing about the sport try and argue with me about it, and then I usually just laugh at them and walk away anyway.

[Tman188]

personally i never say "lax" unless im on aol, or texting

[New Lax Love84]

Yeah, I don't actually say it.
Just like.. AIM or online. Something like that.

[Jayhawks13]

it irritates me when ANYONE says it. i dont know why, i just prefer "lacrosse"

[laxgoalie89]

lol im not even surprised its lax now more than lacrosse....ppl always find a way to shorten words so its easier...i prefer lacrosse so ppl know what im talking about. the only thing botherin with saying that is being so damn lazy to say the whole word...i mean it doesnt take that longer time to say lacrosse and not lax. in typing i dont care cuz u might be in a hurry and if cant type fast itd take time lol

[laughatmypants]

i use lax in completely unessecarry situations (ex. im gonna lax u) but sometimes its actually kinda funny :naughty:

haha. you're funny. :worship:

i only write it. i never say it out loud. but i don't really think it's that big of a deal. you kind of make it sound like we're a secret club not a nationally recognized sport.

[elveelax]

I only WRITE lax because i'm to lazy to say lacrosse. I too hate it when newbies just say LAX cause they wanna act like they know the game when the only time they've picked up a stick was in junior high PE. I agree, "lax" is reserved for hardcore players.

[QBYattackmen15]

i always say lacrosse...i dont even type lax.always lacrosse. i just dont like lacrosse being referred to as lax. but i know what oyu mean when poeple that dont play use the word lax.

[D1Dpole]

Usually when im just chilling with friends i say lax-cross for extra redundancy haha

[monkeyman8100]

it bothers me

[QBYattackmen15]

Usually when im just chilling with friends i say lax-cross for extra redundancy haha

haha yeah ive done that...just cause it counds funny though.

[PCO6]

As a Coach, and I'm sure that almost all of us do it, I teach respect for the game. Calling lacrosse "lax" doesn't even enter my mind and it bothers me to hear people say it. Another often used term in regard to box lacrosse is "boxla" and that's one I don't like either.

I know a guy that refers to football as "footie". I want to throw a lacrosse ball at him everytime I hear it.

[THE_1protector]

i like to say chillax. cause when your laxin its chill.

''hey dude, chillax after school? bring your stick.''

[D3Goalie9]

i don't see the big deal. i just play the game. i say lax and lacrosse. don't really care if anyone says lax.

[CPLAX08]

Does it really matter? I never actually say it, I think it sounds lame. I only use it when I'm online and need to say it quickly.

Whatev, though.

[Rooster]

I only WRITE lax because i'm to lazy to say lacrosse. I too hate it when newbies just say LAX cause they wanna act like they know the game when the only time they've picked up a stick was in junior high PE. I agree, "lax" is reserved for hardcore players.
omg i hate that! also when people talk about the lacrosse equipment they prefer and they've been playing for like a year.... one time this girl who was a first year player was like: "oh dang- these are stx gloves! im just a girl who loves my debeer!" and i thought it was so dumb cuz she probly just learned what those were yesterday!

[sick lax player]

It Kind of bothers me too. But if that's what they want to say then... well whatever.

[SliNg MaN]

at our school. if you play lacrosse, you will always hear "lax it up!" everyone says it

[UVAlaxer432]

I use it as verb, like: "Let's go lax!"

[Rooster]

i have a sticker on my notebook at school that says LAX and someone thought it was an abreviation for laxatives. ya people at my school dont really know any thing about lacrosse, probly cuz im a west coast person.

[laxgirl0108]

its just a little confusing when you're like i'm gonna go lax and people think you mean relax? but i guess i type it sometimes but other than that i just say lacrosse. some guy baseball players in my area tend to be like oh you're just a laxer in like a negative (but kidding, usually) way. but i know why. they're just jealous that they don't play lacrosse lol

[MPLAX101]

i dont know but some people just trying to piss me off say "RU using Laxatives" hahahaha like thats funny ugggh