Origin of the term "run"

[Whiskey_Fish]

I want to know is why all the RAM light duty pickup drivers Run with ther tow mirrors up.
When they obviously are not towing jack

Finally and idea we can all rally behind.


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[TheGDog]

"Run" isn't that an "Operator" (military) Bro-Speak term?

Isn't "kit" a UK/Aussie based term? In forums, they're the only ones I've seen routinely using that word for more than just kill-kit.

 

[TheGDog]

"Run" doesn't really bother me...now using "pills" instead of bullets...

I like that one though! It refers to sleeping-pills... as in "nighty-night! BOOM!"

 

[TheGDog]

"It's been a minute". Man, where did that stupid one come from?

That's a Rap/HipHop phrase. It's been around... um... in wider use.. I wanna say maybe mid 90's?

EDIT: What's a trip for me... being down with Rap since 1977 on up... is that today... there are occasionally artists that will use or make reference to an expression in their lyrics... and the expression in question has maybe... 3 levels of inheritance to it? Such as Term A was first used in this song, and really caught on. In Song B, somebody modified the original term in some weird way... (sometimes just because they were stuck for a rhyming word, so they look creative license in pronunciations) but it stuck... Song C comes along and usesa partial reference to expression B, but than further modifies it to have a more specific unique to certain circumstances meaning.

Then... some young dude MC will come along and front using C-version expression as if to lend street-cred or portray long-term wisdom/knowledge and disciple-ship to their study of the art... and it falls flats because you know damn well the kid is too young to understand the progression of songs thru which that phrase or expression morphed into what it is today.

 

[Trevor73402]

First aid kit, kill kit, tool kit,, trauma kit, they have been around for a long time

We aren’t saying the term doesn’t apply anywhere. It has a place. Just not the way these faux operators are using it.

 

[Boiler]

I used to run track.

 

[Boiler]

I ran the 100, 200, and 110 hurdles.

 

[Boiler]

Now I don't really run anything.

 

[Trevor73402]

heinous means hatefully or shockingly evil, seems harsh if not entirely incorrect to describe taking poetic license with terms like run, which can mean to operate (as in run a drill), and kit which is a set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose (such as a set of equipment to used to hunt and/or camp). I suppose describing something as a piece of your/my kit instead of simply piece of kit would be more grammatically correct.

Yes you can “run” a drill. You can “run” a marathon. But please tell me how you can “run” a backpack, game bag, or pair of boots. Instead of defending the term, just admit it sounds dumb in how it’s being used in this context. People think is sounds “cool” or “informed”.

And “piece of kit”......come on bud. Just say my rifle. Or my optics. Or my bow. Or my knife. Walk into your local sporting goods store and tell them you are there to buy a “new piece of kit”. You wouldn’t do that. So why say it any other time?

 

[HighUintas]

I tend to use the word **** all the time. I probably overuse it. I think it makes me sound like an unintelligent heathen rather than cool.

 

[HighUintas]

I tend to use the word **** all the time. I probably overuse it. I think it makes me sound like an unintelligent heathen rather than cool.

Too bad this isn't sniper's hide

 

[Trevor73402]

Too bad this isn't sniper's hide

Snipershide 2009-ish.....the good ole days. It was like a keyboard cage match on there. Newbs kept quite out pure fear.

 

[Chordeiles]

I don’t know. I was an infantryman in the Army National Guard , for six years, in the 90s.
I had the pleasure of serving with some squared away individuals.....Marine Force Recon, Green Beret and Rangers.

Don’t recall ever hearing them use the term “run”, pertaining to gear.

It is entertaining to read the threads about it. Lol.

Come on Sept. 28!!! (Early Bear here)

 

[manitou1]

It must be generational, just like the "rap/hip hop" mentioned above. I have never listened to it. Not my taste. I was Army Infantry for 15 years, half active duty, half reserves. Never heard the term "run" in this format either. Must be newer. Still in the military, will soon retire with 35 years and don't hear the term "run" much even now, unless speaking of fitness. I do hear younger civilians use it lot and read the term used lot on hunting/shooting sights. Maybe it is a term most used by the hunting/shooting community?

 

[Nickofthewoods]

To emphasize how ridiculous it is to describe "using" something by saying that someone "runs" it, one only has to insert a synonym for "run" and repeat the sentence.

"I scamper BFG All Terrains on my truck."

"Anyone gallop Vortex Kaibab 18x56's for sheep?"

"My buddy used to trot a Stone Glacier Sky Guide until he couldn't afford his rent and had to sell it."

 

[Poser]

To emphasize how ridiculous it is to describe "using" something by saying that someone "runs" it, one only has to insert a synonym for "run" and repeat the sentence.

"I scamper BFG All Terrains on my truck."

"Anyone gallop Vortex Kaibab 18x56's for sheep?"

"My buddy used to trot a Stone Glacier Sky Guide until he couldn't afford his rent and had to sell it."

I’m traveling the the KUIU guide jacket this year. I used to race the First Lite Sawtooth, but, as I was also dashing Mtn Ops, I would get a little too hot and have to take off the Sawtooth and journey the Sitka T shirt while scurrying the FL vest. It’s always wise to scurry a neck gaiter any time of year while hastening a FHF bino harness.

 

[NUGGET]

I want to know is why all the RAM light duty pickup drivers Run with ther tow mirrors up.
When they obviously are not towing jack

A friend once got a pic of a double ghost tow. It was epic.

First time I saw someone use the word run referring to gear was 2001. I can’t take anyone serious that uses that word in reference to gear. I can only assume these are the same guys that wear camo on planes, take selfies, think long range shooting is hunting and share a sleeping bag with their hunting partner.

I’ve seen a really stupid saying posted a few times lately on here that is worse than the “r” word...

“Every day and twice on Sunday”.

 

[BRTreedogs]

I'll just leave this here for anyone that thinks tow mirrors and stacks are funny.

 

[Wrench]

Come to a rodeo. You'll hear rigging used as a noun, verb, adjective and conjunction.

 

[neverquit]

can we add EDC to the list?