doublehelix
15 Answers
Ducky
How about this theory? Decades ago, men and only men, operated cars, ships, trains, buses, etc. and therefore were 'in control' of these machines. Similarly, decades ago, men were 'in control' of women (I know some still believe this falsehood) and therefore everything they controlled was thought of as a "SHE".
| 6 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
i agree with that Ducky. and temperamental as well. :)
Jenn
Benthere
Tommyh
leeroy
I have named one of my cars after a woman because of the beauty of the car. That was a long time ago and no it wasn't Christine. I just think that the beauty of women sometimes just catches our attention.
It can be a similar effect with a ship, car, what ever, women are often the object of our affection. I do like Brian Hawk's answer as well.
It can be a similar effect with a ship, car, what ever, women are often the object of our affection. I do like Brian Hawk's answer as well.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
veteran01
brian hawk
Probably left-overs from Old English which had grammatical gender, and influences from other languages like Spanish, which still has grammatical gender.
Regrading the ship I would dare to assume that since there were only men in the sea crew, making the ship "female" is a way to express their love & care for it.
Regrading the ship I would dare to assume that since there were only men in the sea crew, making the ship "female" is a way to express their love & care for it.
| 12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
Bob/PKB
terryfossil 1
digger
sprocket
cgamble
daren1
mycatsmom
mom
Cars and boats have beautiful curvaceous lines like a woman.(Most do)Also they are so admired for their beauty and colors. Men will give up their women to spend time polishing and shining the object of their affection.I have a beautiful car and motor bike so I understand the love men have for them. They are both beautiful ladies I must say!
| 12 years ago. Rating: 2 | |
