2007-02-14 02:26:41 · 6 answers · asked by Ally B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
This was chosen a few months ago.... a Jerry Kraus gave the answer??
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Interesting question. Apparently, this is commonly used in England, although I've never heard it myself. I think that, phonetically, "Jaspers" is much easier to say. "J" like "Ch" is a plosive fricative, very fast and forceful, much more so than "W". The addition of the "er" at the end puts some distance between the two "s" or sibilant sounds. "Wasps" is a bit of a tongue-twister, while "Jaspers" flows easily off the tongue. Essentially, the phonetics have been modified to create ease of use.
2007-02-14 02:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why Are Wasps Called Jaspers
2017-01-18 03:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THe Oxford English Dictionary refers to Jasper as a striped mineral so maybe the connection is there
2007-02-14 02:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by kinvadave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jasper Carrot Sketch on TV - I think he wore a Yellow and Black stripy jumper - hence Jasper
2007-02-14 02:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buzz off!
2007-02-14 02:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea. this is the first time i ever heard this.
2007-02-16 00:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by Harry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋