im not against it, im just curious why americans call each other pumpkin, cupcake, cookie, honey etc....
2006-07-24 02:55:43 · 26 answers · asked by kat 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
that definitly is an interesting question, i guess we can't think of any other different endearments, and we seem to think its so cute.way to think out of the box!
2006-07-24 02:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by lonely_dove04 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is a term of endearment..and I would rather be called pumpkin, cupcake, cookie or honey than "fat bastard". Wouldn't you sweetie pie?
2006-07-24 02:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by Shar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we tend to forget their actual names... :)
Maybe it is a belief that calling them 'sweet thiings' will help make life that much sweeter. If you look into the meaning of 'honeymoon' it is often said that it is sweet at first, but like the full moon, the sweetness will wear off.
2006-07-24 03:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by escaped_mental_case 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that I can think of is that Americans have a facitation about food and that why you hear food names for people.
2006-07-24 02:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by rndyfindley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you not an American? If so, why are you spying on our Answers - which must mean your an Americanphile. You love Americans - just admit it!
2006-07-24 03:00:04 · answer #5 · answered by The Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you name yourself after an animal? LOL
These are all forms of calling someone sweet!
2006-07-24 02:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess because they are mostly sweet food and we associate that with a sweet person. I like it, I think it's cute!
2006-07-24 02:59:25 · answer #7 · answered by Virginia Gal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a sweet term of endearment
2006-07-24 02:57:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok sugar, let me tell you why I call my sweet pea, My sweet pea. Cuz it taste like candy in an aroused state
2006-07-24 02:59:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's up cracker? I think they do it because the person tastes good like food.
2006-07-24 03:39:06 · answer #10 · answered by David B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋