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Hoser or hose-head is both a slang term and a derogatory term, originating from Canada and used primarily by those imitating Canadians.[1] It is used often by Canadians, but it is sometimes used as typical Canadian slang by Americans.[citation needed][dubious]
Horzer is the free-to-play browser game for horse and pony lovers: adopt one or several horses, ponies or donkeys, take care of them, participate in horse races or other competitions, breed to improve the bloodline, chat with other horse fans, and more. Dogzer is a free online dog game for breeding a virtual dog. You will be able to adopt a puppy among dozens of available dog breeds. Each dog breeder must treat his dog, feed it, register it for dog shows to help it improve, leave it in the care of a kennel club which will take care of it in a veterinary clinic or a dog grooming salon.
The term 'hoser,' long used by certains groups of Canadians, mostly males, gained popularity, or at least notoriety, from the comedic skits by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas (playing the characters of Bob and Doug McKenzie) in SCTV's 'The Great White North' segments.[2] The characters also used the verb 'to hose' as a synonym for 'to swindle'.[3]
Origins[edit]
The origin of the term is unclear. The Oxford English Dictionary records the first use in writing as being a 1981 Toronto Star article about the McKenzie brothers, and there is no clear evidence that the term was in use before then. Nonetheless, the term has spawned several popular false etymologies.[4]
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A popular origin story holds that in outdoor ice hockey before ice resurfacers, the losing team in a hockey game would have to hose down the rink after a game to make the ice smooth again. Thus the term hoser was synonymous with loser.[4] Another suggestion for the origin of the term involves farmers of the Canadian Prairies who would siphon gasoline from farming vehicles with a hose during the Great Depression of the 1930s.[4] 'Hosed' is also a euphemism for drunkenness in Canadian English, and by extension a hoser is one who is drunk.
Another possible origin may stem from loggers' slang, where 'hoosier' referred contemptuously to an untrained, inept, or slack worker.[5]
The term hoser was used frequently on the U.S. sitcom How I Met Your Mother in relation to main character Robin Scherbatsky, who was a native of Canada. She sometimes hung out at a Canadian-themed bar called 'Hoser Hut'.
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- ^Rawlings-Way, Charles; Karneef, Natalie (2007). Toronto. Lonely Planet Publications. p. 20. ISBN978-1-74059-835-4. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
Hoser Canadian slang.
- ^Raymond, Eric S. (1999). The New Hacker's Dictionary (3rd ed.). MIT Press. p. 249. ISBN0-262-18178-9. Retrieved 2010-12-22.
- ^'Great White North: Mouse in a Bottle'. SCTV – via YouTube.
- ^ abcSean Hutchinson (July 1, 2013). 'Where Does the Word 'Hoser' Come From?'. Mental Floss. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^Elrick B Davis, 'Paul Bunyan Talk,' American Speech, Vol. 17, No. 4 (Dec., 1942), p. 222.
Horzer offers similar gameplay to, except that it trades dogs for horses. If you’re seeking a game that lets you train horses, compete in equestrian competitions, be part of a community and have a horse related job few games compare to the browser based experience of Horzer.When creating your account you’ll get to pick from two dozen horse breeds that have their own stats which can dictate the area of Horzer that you focus on. When choosing a horse you’ll also be able to give them a name and choose from a range of colours to ensure they are your own customised pet. The game is split between a series of webpages in a similar way to Neopets with the world being generated through individual web pages rather than a continuous virtual world.Once you’ve settled on your dream horse players are then taken into the world of Horzer where you’ll find a large community of horse lovers. Gameplay is similar to other pet orientated games with players managing their finances by participating in the community or playing various games on the site to earn coinz.
These coinz can then be carefully spent on improving your starter horse, breeding new ones, feeding and general caring to keep your pets healthy.The main objective in Horzer centres around the various equestrian competitions and breeding which go hand in hand as players carefully care for their horse and then breed it to create an impressive animal for the various equestrian events and try to take home the prize. Players can also show off their breeding talent to other players as you rank against opponents in the competitive rank system. Of course with most actions that you take with your horse requiring funds players will need to take on an in game job to ensure they can provide everything for their horse. This isn’t where the horse theme ends either with professions such as horse, vet, stable manager, riding instructor and more all available in the game and requiring their own unique management style to earn the top dollars.While the graphics of Horzer aren’t the best around the easy accessibility of browser gameplay and fairly large community make up for it. For horse addicts that want a simple experience it’s a decent option that is worth exploring.Summary:.
Breed and train horses. Large community of horse lovers. Enter into competitions to beat other players. Use your horse related career to buy items and special training for your horse.
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