STD - sexually transmitted disease vs. save the date?

anssett · August 2012

Every time I read STD on this board I'm reminded of the non-wedding acronym. I do work in infectious disease, but does this seem jarring to anyone else?

Stackeye210 · August 2012

At first, then you get used to the acronyms and move on. Well, working with infectious disease I'm sure you won't, but yea. It takes a little getting used to.

celticmyss · August 2012

I worked in HIV prevention for a few years and I still snicker every time I see the WR use of that abbreviation. Personally, I'd find something else to call them but since we didn't send any out it never came up.

applejambutter · August 2012

Yes EVERY time I see it! and at work when someone is on "Short Term Disability" I just think STD...

LoveyHowl · August 2012

This and BM make me snicker. I love seeing threads entitled "HELP!!! I'm having BM trouble!!!"

anna.oskar · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_std-sexually-transmitted-disease-vs-save-the-date?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:bedeef4a-475d-430a-801c-e18663c92ad8Post:a08883e1-1ebb-40b7-9595-1616a96e7d28">STD - sexually transmitted disease vs. save the date?</a>:
[QUOTE]Every time I read STD on this board I'm reminded of the non-wedding acronym. I do work in infectious disease, but does this seem jarring to anyone else?
Posted by anssett[/QUOTE]

<div>Yes. i still read them incorrectly for the site. In my mind I now read them as "Situationally, Tragically Dire" because that applies both to here and to an immunology lab.</div><div>
</div><div>In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_std-sexually-transmitted-disease-vs-save-the-date?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:bedeef4a-475d-430a-801c-e18663c92ad8Post:9e668e63-1f05-4bf0-b28c-30c942934349">Re:STD sexually transmitted disease vs. save the date?</a>:
[QUOTE]This and BM make me snicker. I love seeing threads entitled "HELP!!! I'm having BM trouble!!!"
Posted by LoveyHowl[/QUOTE]

<div>We ocassionally have this topic over on the Getting In Shape (health/fitness) board and it DOES mean what you think it means usually due to too much fiber not enough water ;)</div></div>

cnf2013 · August 2012

I also cringe when I see it. I can't not see it. I'm a health educator. I always write it out. That's one acronym I just can't get on board with.

SachaBee · August 2012

Yeah, I have not yet gotten used to it, and I don't think I will. The "other" usage of it is just far more common and widespread. My favourite example is "Can't choose an STD"... My first thought is NONE OF THEM!

brittneyc4 · August 2012

I was so confused when I first joined (this is my new account, old acct had maiden name/full name in sn), but I still occasionally snicker at "BM". I know someone who won't allow their kids to say anything other than them having to take a BM. Which doesn't technically make sense.

Elle1036 · August 2012

BM in particular makes me giggle. I read a thread once where a bride was trying to "push her BM out" and I couldn't stop laughing.

J&K10910 · August 2012

Isn't the "proper" term STI now anyway?

anna.oskar · August 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_snarky-brides_std-sexually-transmitted-disease-vs-save-the-date?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:17Discussion:bedeef4a-475d-430a-801c-e18663c92ad8Post:09628c99-4de2-4557-9adf-857bc3f09e3a">Re: STD - sexually transmitted disease vs. save the date?</a>:
[QUOTE]Isn't the "proper" term STI now anyway?
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>Indeed. </div><div>
</div><div>i love hearing the commercial for STI on tv. "Southeast Technical Institute'</div>

Girlie1030 · August 2012

One of our programs at work was acronymed PAP. Really guys? Especially when we often do reviews they call Deep Dives. Yep, gonna have us a PAP deep dive.

lagonza · September 2012

Hahaha I'm a fan of Universal Technical Institute. All I think about is urinary tract infection. I'm sure being in some weddings is kind of like trying to get through a tough BM. It feels like the pain is never going to end, but in the end, it's worth it :P

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