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The term "TACO"

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by poff1986, Oct 11, 2009.

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Is the Term "Taco" Demeaning to your Tacoma

  1. Yes

    310 vote(s)
    17.3%

  2. No

    1,485 vote(s)
    82.7%
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  1. Oct 12, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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    EL TACOROJO

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    word
     
    EL TACOROJO, Oct 12, 2009
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  2. Oct 12, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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    i <3 my taco
     
    t-com09, Oct 12, 2009
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  3. Oct 12, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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    I called 'em Turds for years before I bought a TRD.. I still call it a Turd.. doesn't bother me one bit. I do like Taco better though.
     
    SamSter0077, Oct 12, 2009
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  4. Oct 12, 2009 at 5:59 PM
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    Caduceus

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    yeah I know. First one I went to was at the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas. Good tequila.
     
    Caduceus, Oct 12, 2009
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  5. Oct 12, 2009 at 6:37 PM
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    damnit nm somebody already has it. well i wonder if anybody in fl has a pink taco
     
    johnw, Oct 12, 2009
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  6. Oct 12, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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  7. Oct 12, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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    I honestly never heard of a Tacoma being refered to as a Taco, until I started coming to this forum. I myself think it's a totaly silly nickname for the Tacoma - but it's mostly because I think of Taco as a hard chip-like tortilla....lol (or a part on a female). =P It just doesn't make the connection to a great Truck for me.

    If people want to call it a Taco.....I don't have any issue with it. But I still don't. It's a Tacoma. =)
     
    Tilt, Oct 12, 2009
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  8. Oct 12, 2009 at 6:55 PM
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    Yeah I never heard of it being called a Taco until I joined TW too!! I don't mind the phrase but I don't use it much. I just call my Tacoma a Tacoma. I will use Taco every once in a while but only on TW.:rolleyes:
     
    DeeKay21, Oct 12, 2009
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  9. Oct 12, 2009 at 7:23 PM
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    I don't think its demeaning but I think it's stupid. I don't refer to my Tacoma as a "taco".
     
    SoCal Tom, Oct 12, 2009
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  10. Oct 12, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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    im offended you were offended
     
    DdayIsNear, Oct 12, 2009
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  11. Oct 12, 2009 at 8:51 PM
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    VixTacom

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    my Tacoma at my house is either known as:
    A.) "The Taco"
    B.) "The Truck"
    C.) "The Tacoma"
     
    VixTacom, Oct 12, 2009
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  12. Oct 12, 2009 at 8:55 PM
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    better than coma
     
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  13. Oct 12, 2009 at 9:25 PM
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    i call my truck a taco somethings
     
    white+Peal, Oct 12, 2009
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  14. Oct 12, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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    i like my taco, and pink tacos :D
     
    taco man31, Oct 12, 2009
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  15. Oct 12, 2009 at 10:59 PM
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    I don't think it's derogatory but I don't like to call my truck a "taco". Sounds kinda dumb in my opinion. I don't refer to a woman's junk as a "taco" either, I'd much rather just call it a pussy.


    :)
     
    The_Dude, Oct 12, 2009
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  16. Oct 12, 2009 at 10:59 PM
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    nah i call it the taco all the time...im not too fond of the term "rice burner" since this truck is more american made than many "american" trucks
     
    gupster88, Oct 12, 2009
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  17. Oct 13, 2009 at 5:53 AM
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    wiscdave

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    I agree, my truck is referred to as the "Yota", "taco" or "truck" most of the time.
     
    wiscdave, Oct 13, 2009
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  18. Oct 13, 2009 at 6:00 AM
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    Around the house I think it is referred to as:

    1. the truck
    2. taco
     
    flatlander, Oct 13, 2009
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  19. Oct 13, 2009 at 6:12 AM
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    One thing to think of... Some websites use abbreviated or slang versions of Toyota or their model lineup. This is a legal issue that could get a website in trouble or force them to change their name. Sites like Customtacos or Yotatech are exempt from this because they are not using the full name of Toyota or their model the Tacoma. Places like Tundra Solutions and Toyota nation are infringing upon Toyota's trademarks and could face a legal battle with Toyota (if Toyota were so inclined). If I'm not mistaken not to long ago Tundra Solutions did face a Cease and Desist order from Toyota, the results of which I'm not to sure about. TTORA on the other hand received written authorization to use "Toyota" in thier name.

    From Toyota Legal
     
    4x4Runner, Oct 13, 2009
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  20. Oct 13, 2009 at 6:33 AM
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    We've been calling Tacomas, Taco's for years. Phrase was coined from the industry.

    When we have one that is loaded, such as a Limited etc, we call them Tacos with all the sauce.
     
    Blackened Taco, Oct 13, 2009
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