Why are all Ships, Boats and cars and Planes called females, they are known as "she" or "her".....WHY? I referred to my car as he and my hubby said that all cars are "she's" Can anyone tell me why?
2007-02-11 22:34:02 · 20 answers · asked by fran 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It's just a term of endearment. She's your baby you trust her to perform or get you where you need to be.
2007-02-11 22:49:03 · answer #1 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Not all are female's. But, most are. When the first car was built the women didn't drive. The men done all the driving. It was a man's place to drive the car, as it was a woman's place to keep the house clean, take care of the children, have dinner ready. So, most likely, on a cold winter morning some guy was getting ready for work and his car didn't want to start. As he was trying to start the car he was saying "C'mon girl, you can do it." or something like that. I know some woman who have named there cars. Bessy, and Betsy are popular car names.
2007-02-11 23:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by januaryman169 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think there is more to it that i'm going to tell you but in my opinion that ladies are a symbol of good luck. Luck be a lady tonight...An expensive car had a silver lady on the bonnet. During WW 2 the US sailors kept a photo of Betty Grable on the wall. A famous US bomber had a lady painted on it The Memphis Belle. There was an ocean liner with the name of a sea goddess. Of course they could be something to do with beauty but I have'nt seen any boats with names like Venus but I have seen boats that are named Sea Wife or Mermaid.
2007-02-14 22:06:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because we're kept safe in their 'bellies' until it's time for us to re-enter the world?
Actually, I think sailors used to be all male, and had no closer relationship than with their ship. I suppose it's a term of affection. 'Married to the sea' so to speak?
In that sense it probably makes perfect sense for a female to call her ship/car/whatever a he...
2007-02-11 22:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by Metallion 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Female = Unpredictable.
Boats, cars and planes are unpredictable.
2007-02-12 00:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
no idea if i was ever on a plane with two female pilots are if there was anyone in there in fact could have been two aliens from area 51 in there for all i know.
2016-05-24 00:22:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
every single one of my dads cars have been called bessy or old bess! i asked my dad why they are all women and called bess and i dont even think he knew y??
i like the way they brand vehicles female,despite all the comments we get that woman cant drive..or is it bec all men like to "ride" women lol
2007-02-17 06:17:39 · answer #7 · answered by yummy_mummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drives me mad when customers come in saying "she's doing this " or something wrong with "her" I run a garage and all cars are "IT'S" they are inanimate objects and no more
Can't do without them but thats a different matter
2007-02-13 09:50:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Because guys like to name them female names...
2007-02-12 05:51:38 · answer #9 · answered by Doug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because without the correct care, attention and use they can be very temperamental and prone to breakdown and being uncooperative.
2007-02-12 07:35:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋