NO. We can not put a stop to this. People are reacting to radio ads better when they hear the word "Thunderboomers". 
This is not as effective on a station like 680 news though, where it is expected that simple proper English is always in use.

Radiowiz wrote:

NO. We can not put a stop to this. People are reacting to radio ads better when they hear the word "Thunderboomers". 

LOL

I try not to zone out during weather reports because it's usable news. So terms like 'thunderboomers', 'snowmageddon' and yes, 'humididex', when taken with a grin and grain of salt, keep me alert and informed. Not everyone's taste, but I'm no meteorologist. Just someone who wants to know how much to layer up when I head out. The added entertainment is a bonus.

Thx Jody!

Last edited by Lentil (October 10, 2018 7:29 pm)

Chrisphen, good topic.  At the risk of creating a whole 'nother thread (see what I did there), zero degrees celsius is like nails on a chalkboard for me.

Same with less voters, instead of fewer voters.

There are a bigger amount of clouds, instead of more...you get the picture.