Please read and heed this blog post if you're planning a trip to San Francisco or the San Francisco Bay area. 

Don't say "Frisco" when referring to San Francisco.  Hearing 'Frisco' grates. It's like hearing a slur; it's revolting and makes us feel sort of nauseous. 

Hearing 'Frisco' makes us wonder about the speaker.  Are they too busy to spare the extra time needed to say the extra syllables? SAN FRAN CIS CO.  Is their time too valuable?  Or, are they just too lazy to say all four syllables. Please, don't say "Frisco".

And remember, in San Francisco the vendor who makes the most money selling stuff to tourists, is the guy who sells sweatshirts to them in Fisherman's Wharf. 

 

 

 

Lloyd Binen

Broker/Realtor/DRE #572654

Certified Realty Services

19200 Shubert Drive

Saratoga, CA 95070

408-373-4411; or e-mail

 
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7 Comments on Visiting San Francisco Bay Area? "FRISCO" is a Slur

JUN
02
2012
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Understood!  How could anyone refer to an area that is so beautiful as "Frisco"?  Folks leave their heart in San Francisco, not Frisco.
11:32am • #1
295,385 Points 20 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hey Roger, thanks. 
12:48pm • #2
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Hey Lloyd,

I learned something from your post that will come in handy when I get to visit San Franscico.  Thanks and best of success to you this year!
11:58pm • #3
JUN
03
2012
795,066 Points 38 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I've never been, and hope to visit some day.  I would not have known, but I can't imagine myself saying "frisco" anyways.
3:36pm • #4
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Hi Lloyd ~ Your post brought back memories for me!  As you know I grew up not far from "The City" (a name my parents always called it since they were both born and raised there) and hearing "Frisco" as a kid, it really sounded WRONG!!  You are so right that it just grates on your nerves or something.  I'm glad you're setting the record straight about San Francisco!! 
5:47pm • #5
JUN
04
2012
295,385 Points 20 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hey Jordan, thanks. 

Sharon, you and your sailing daughter and husband should come out to watch the America's Cup sail boat race in the SF Bay.  My treat for lunch or dinner.

Hi Maureen, yes I call it "The City" also.  Maybe only Southern Californians call it "Frisco".  A radio talk-show caller prompted this Frisco post. 
11:27am • #6
JUN
14
2012
217,235 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Love this, Lloyd.  There is a Frisco, and it's in Texas.  I know...my sister lives there.  The two towns are nothing alike. (lol).
1:59pm • #7


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