Miniatures tend not to be all that vocal,,, but I have long been curious about 'cheers'.
'Modern' usage seems to indicate use of the 'R'... as in "Hip, Hip, Hooray"...
or even "Hoorah, hoorah, hoorah, yeah, yeah!"
LOL! ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AywIL5_eYM
Yet many earlier references such as illustrated 'cartoons' etc. spell with 'Z'.
Is this an actual cheer or the result of changing calligraphy / typos, to produce "Huzzah"?
To Me... the 'Z' does not 'roar' enough to inspire! ;)
Superfluous Zs may have cut a days midway through Victoria's reign.
These days they're the shibboleth of the Gamez Workshop Fanboyz.
Gentlemen say Huzzah!...
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UbuWv2SLJtw/WMO4pE5tZdI/AAAAAAAAB2Q/REbwZzsuNWcCitfSdEUz40Cax5gNzOXRwCLcB/s1600/Battle-Cries-7.jpg)
Vpered Na Zapad! :)
The Russkies are on record as using that form in the 18th century at the latest.
QuoteThe Russkies are on record as using that form in the 18th century at the latest.
It's a good throaty roar if delivered in unison.
You can do it even on a dry dusty day when you can't muster much saliva.
Puts the willies up your enemy almost as effectively as bagpipes.
Quote from: steve_holmes_11 on 17 February 2022, 10:39:03 AMIt's a good throaty roar if delivered in unison.
You can do it even on a dry dusty day when you can't muster much saliva.
Puts the willies up your enemy almost as effectively as bagpipes.
Nowt is as scary as bagpipes - they are banned under the Geneva convention.
Apparently, the current school of thought is that 'Huzzah!' should be pronounced like 'Hooray!' [fast forward to 9.35 if you don't want to watch the whole video]
Quote from: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 17 February 2022, 10:42:37 AMNowt is as scary as bagpipes - they are banned under the Geneva convention.
Nope, not banned at all, in fact recommended.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3oZfXIcO9E
QuoteApparently, the current school of thought is that 'Huzzah!' should be pronounced like 'Hooray!' [fast forward to 9.35 if you don't want to watch the whole video]
Ain't the internet wonderful! ;) Still think HOOO-RRRAAARR!!! would be better on the right side of a bayonet! ;D
Love Bagpipes... and I am Northumbrian! :o ;)
'Traditional' Scottish Pipers not 'scary' at all... except in mass. You wouldn't argue with a Pipe Band! ;D
'Noo... Northumbrian... (Or Irish!)... pipes... 'Ya wadn't be heerin' the boogers playin' till ya wor leein' thar deid' ! ;)
Does this mean I have to rebrand all my hussars as hoorahs?
Quote from: Zippee on 18 February 2022, 09:05:01 AMDoes this mean I have to rebrand all my hussars as hoorahs?
That deservers a good coat chewing !!!