Archived unique store lingo

[PugMuffin]

My store has a lot of nick names that we came up with for things and TMs. For example: we call web apps "toon apps" or "disney apps," we call the electronics TMs "ship captains" (because we're in charge of the electronics boat), we use "code pink" for attractive girl sightings in the store, "infernos" are zones that need to be picked up badly, and G block (grocery at my store) is called "The Jizzle" for some reason. We also like to say that "RTW" stands for "Ready to be Wrecked." Those are some examples off the top of my head. I'll post more as I think of them. Support help from other stores get confused often when they come over because of this. I think it's hilarious. I'm just curious if other stores have their own language for things too.

 

[IhaveaDream]

We call people who make nicknames at our store "unemployed".

 

[oath2order]

There are nicknames I have that I cannot mention. >.>

 

[Jill of All Trades]

My store has a lot of nick names that we came up with for things and TMs. For example: we call web apps "toon apps" or "disney apps," we call the electronics TMs "ship captains" (because we're're in charge of the electronics boat), we use "code pink" for attractive girl sightings in the store, "infernos" are zones that need to be picked up badly, and G block (grocery at my store) is called "The Jizzle" for some reason. We also like to say that "RTW" stands for "Ready to be Wrecked." Those are some examples off the top of my head. I'll post more as I think of them. Support help from other stores get confused often when they come over because of this. I think it's hilarious. I'm just curious if other stores have their own language for things too.

Sorry to derail, but this is really, really rude and unacceptable. Not to mention sexist as hell. You could get all kinds of sued if a guest heard this over a walkie and knew what you were talking about. And you (Target, not YOU, PugMuffin- you know what I mean) would deserve it.

 

[IHeartCarts]

looks like we have a code pink in this thread

 

[AllThingsTarget101]

It's code purple at my store...

 

[PugMuffin]

My store has a lot of nick names that we came up with for things and TMs. For example: we call web apps "toon apps" or "disney apps," we call the electronics TMs "ship captains" (because we're're in charge of the electronics boat), we use "code pink" for attractive girl sightings in the store, "infernos" are zones that need to be picked up badly, and G block (grocery at my store) is called "The Jizzle" for some reason. We also like to say that "RTW" stands for "Ready to be Wrecked." Those are some examples off the top of my head. I'll post more as I think of them. Support help from other stores get confused often when they come over because of this. I think it's hilarious. I'm just curious if other stores have their own language for things too.

Sorry to derail, but this is really, really rude and unacceptable. Not to mention sexist as hell. You could get all kinds of sued if a guest heard this over a walkie and knew what you were talking about. And you (Target, not YOU, PugMuffin- you know what I mean) would deserve it.

Most of us realize that, so we don't use it. I'm not saying it's acceptable, I mentioned it because it's just something a few of the TMs at my store say. One of the TLs brought this from another retail chain he used to work at. He and most of presentation team use it. They don't say it over the walkie.

 

[StaticSun]

I used to sit in the GSTL office during my 15 and would laugh when girls would come by and make funny faces and take selfies in the one-way mirror.

 

[BlackNinja1024]

My store has a lot of nick names that we came up with for things and TMs. For example: we call web apps "toon apps" or "disney apps," we call the electronics TMs "ship captains" (because we're're in charge of the electronics boat), we use "code pink" for attractive girl sightings in the store, "infernos" are zones that need to be picked up badly, and G block (grocery at my store) is called "The Jizzle" for some reason. We also like to say that "RTW" stands for "Ready to be Wrecked." Those are some examples off the top of my head. I'll post more as I think of them. Support help from other stores get confused often when they come over because of this. I think it's hilarious. I'm just curious if other stores have their own language for things too.

Sorry to derail, but this is really, really rude and unacceptable. Not to mention sexist as hell. You could get all kinds of sued if a guest heard this over a walkie and knew what you were talking about. And you (Target, not YOU, PugMuffin- you know what I mean) would deserve it.

I agree that it is unacceptable in the workplace, however I wouldn't go so far as to call it sexist. If you are attracted to a woman and you and a fellow team member have a mutual recognition of said woman, you are free to realize that, however doing so over the walkies would not be ok. I know
code pink is pushing it, but its not sexist, its just code lingo so guests don't get offended.

I've heard much more sexual, explicit things being said at my store, and female team members have been involved, and not offended. I'm glad the female team members in my store have a sense of humor and humility. I can handle jokes, snaps, remarks, and all that jazz, as long as everyone is still getting their work done, and not in front of guests.

 

[Kompa]

My store has a lot of nick names that we came up with for things and TMs. For example: we call web apps "toon apps" or "disney apps," we call the electronics TMs "ship captains" (because we're're in charge of the electronics boat), we use "code pink" for attractive girl sightings in the store, "infernos" are zones that need to be picked up badly, and G block (grocery at my store) is called "The Jizzle" for some reason. We also like to say that "RTW" stands for "Ready to be Wrecked." Those are some examples off the top of my head. I'll post more as I think of them. Support help from other stores get confused often when they come over because of this. I think it's hilarious. I'm just curious if other stores have their own language for things too.

Sorry to derail, but this is really, really rude and unacceptable. Not to mention sexist as hell. You could get all kinds of sued if a guest heard this over a walkie and knew what you were talking about. And you (Target, not YOU, PugMuffin- you know what I mean) would deserve it.

Target would deserved to get sued because some TM's find a girl attractive? Yeah ok

We call the Stacker the "Crown"

 

[MIRSlave]

We've called ready to wear "ready to be wrecked" as well. The electronics boat tends to be called "the failboat" by certain TMs.

Always done in-person though, ETLs don't appreciate shenanigans over the walkie.

 

[PugMuffin]

We've called ready to wear "ready to be wrecked" as well. The electronics boat tends to be called "the failboat" by certain TMs.

Always done in-person though, ETLs don't appreciate shenanigans over the walkie.

A couple of ETLs at my store are cool and enjoy shennanigans, but most of the time we use our terms in person as well. Why "the failboat?"
(like the Umbreon avatar by the way)

 

[Jill of All Trades]

Target would deserved to get sued because some TM's find a girl attractive? Yeah ok

Here's another way to put it. Target could get sued because a team member called over a group of people to gawk at a customer's body. This harassing behavior caused the customer extreme emotional distress and she felt unsafe in that environment.

It's sexual harassment. Nobody should have to experience sexual harassment.

 

[Megaparsec]

Everyone in my store refers to "Target" as "Mighty Meaty 7 Sauce" for some reason

 

[oath2order]

his harassing behavior caused the customer extreme emotional distress and she felt unsafe in that environment.

Extreme emotional distress? UNSAFE? Yeah the code pink thing is dumb. This is a Target what in gods name are the employees going to do to her. "Unsafe" give me a break.

"LOD this is oath2order going on my 15"

 

[mrknownothing]

If there's even the slightest chance of it being considered sexual harassment, DON'T DO IT. It's just not worth the trouble.

 

[BullseyeBabe]

It's juvenile, it's stupid & it's inappropriate. Target has had enough lawsuits and bad publicity over crap like this. However, if you aren't able to understand why this could be a liability issue I don't think anyone here will be able to explain it to you.

 

[redeye58]

Lingerie is referred to "slut strut"; electronics has been called "man-cave toys".

 

[RunForACallBox]

I think the only thing we have a nickname for is our cash office. We call it The Mountain.

 

[Andosphere]

I don't actually know the proper term for it, but the plastic holder you put a genric label in when you are PTMing in an aisle is a "flippy label" at my store

 

[morepaytoday]

Ummm we use "code brown" for guest mishaps.

 

[Cel]

I don't actually know the proper term for it, but the plastic holder you put a genric label in when you are PTMing in an aisle is a "flippy label" at my store

I thought that was the official name >_>

 

[tgtguy]

We always give the etls nicknames....that way if we need to vent and if someone happens to over hear ( or if they are trying to be nosey) its harder for them to figure out who we are talking about .The nicknames always have to do with their attitude....never being mean about any ones appearance etc.

 

[BullseyeBabe]

Some of us that have been around for a minute call our STL Dad or Daddy but never on a walkie or within earshot. It isn't meant to be disrespectful, we love him.

 

[tarZHAYnotTarGET]

The term re-shop is never used in my store. It's either "returns" or "go-backs."
Backstock is occasionally referred to as "overstock."
A wave zone is referred to as "lights out."