Star Wars Question

heybrad · 11-24-2008, 06:23 PM

Please settle a household bet.

In Star Wars are the AT AT's pronounced like the word 'at' or pronounced with each letter A-T-A-T?

sabotai · 11-24-2008, 06:26 PM

each letter, A-T-A-T.

heybrad · 11-24-2008, 06:28 PM

My wife says no.

Tasan · 11-24-2008, 06:29 PM

Good ole nerd discussion about it here: http://boards.theforce.net/classic_t...7860647/p1/?94

aye-te-aye-te seems to be winning there. There doesn't seem to be an "official" word from Lucasfilm either. Mentioned in there is that in some of the games they use "at-at" though, so that may make it canonical.

YAY NERDFESTS!

Marc Vaughan · 11-24-2008, 06:32 PM

"AT" "AT" without a doubt ...

First time I've ever met anyone who called them something different to be honest.

MJ4H · 11-24-2008, 06:34 PM

two words, "at at" ldo

sabotai · 11-24-2008, 06:34 PM

Some games say "at-at" and other have used A-T-A-T. The films never say it, and the novels obviously don't mention how it's pronounced.

All Terrain Armored Transport - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki

"AT-AT is pronounced "at-at" in Star Wars: Force Commander, and Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. They are also called "A-T-A-T"s briefly in Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader. In Star Wars: Battlefront 2 both terms are used. However, in Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, it is pronounced "A-T-A-T""

There are several other AT type transports. AT-HE, AT-PT, AT-TE, etc., some of which you can't pronounce the second part and have to say the letters.

Plus, "at-"at" just sounds really stupid.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-24-2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

"AT" "AT" without a doubt ...

First time I've ever met anyone who called them something different to be honest.

Agreed.

CamEdwards · 11-24-2008, 06:48 PM

Yep. I've always called them "AT AT"'s.

Raiders Army · 11-24-2008, 06:52 PM

I've always called them AT ATs. I mean come on, it's not like you call them Tee Eye Eee Fighters.

Greyroofoo · 11-24-2008, 07:25 PM

Just use the term 'Imperial Walkers' and move on

JetsIn06 · 11-24-2008, 07:28 PM

totally "A" "T" "A" "T". At At's? Are you serious? There are also A-T-S-T's and they don't call them At Sta's.

I'm pretty sure they say it this way in the video games, too, at least in rouge squadron.

edit: in other words I agree with sabotai

Raiders Army · 11-24-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabotai

Plus, "at-"at" just sounds really stupid.

It's not like Jar Jar Binks was a smart idea.

JonInMiddleGA · 11-24-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

"AT" "AT" without a doubt ...

First time I've ever met anyone who called them something different to be honest.

+1

Honolulu_Blue · 11-24-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

It's not like Jar Jar Binks was a smart idea.

Or Count Dooku

Honolulu_Blue · 11-24-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetsIn06

totally "A" "T" "A" "T". At At's? Are you serious? There are also A-T-S-T's and they don't call them At Sta's.

I'm pretty sure they say it this way in the video games, too, at least in rouge squadron.

edit: in other words I agree with sabotai

While "officially" they called "A" "T" "A" "T", I think they are really better well known as AT ATs. It's sort of like the acronym M.A.D.D. People call it "Madd", not "M" "A" "D" "D". Other acronym's, however, like "D.O.J." or "N.F.L." or "A" "T" "S" "T" don't sound as good when said as words, so they are not.

It's "AT" "AT". Trust us.

cougarfreak · 11-24-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

Just use the term 'Imperial Walkers' and move on

+1

Swaggs · 11-24-2008, 08:00 PM

If it is not "At-At" (like the word "at"), many childhood memories will be ruined.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-24-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greyroofoo

Just use the term 'Imperial Walkers' and move on

Quote:

Originally Posted by cougarfreak

+1

Elitist pricks.

SFL Cat · 11-24-2008, 08:57 PM

NERD FIGHT!!!

Neon_Chaos · 11-24-2008, 09:22 PM

Wow. I always called them A-T-A-T.

Because I call the other model A-T-S-T.

Unless you'd also call them "at st". hehehe.

PilotMan · 11-24-2008, 10:15 PM

I always said at-at.

For the AT-ST it was A-T-S-T.

Dekanth · 11-24-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabotai

Some games say "at-at" and other have used A-T-A-T. The films never say it,

So how did it become such common knowledge that they at ATATs if it is never said in the films?

Neuqua · 11-24-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotMan

I always said at-at.

For the AT-ST it was A-T-S-T.

Yes

Honolulu_Blue · 11-24-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dekanth

So how did it become such common knowledge that they at ATATs if it is never said in the films?

Toys, commercials, video games, conversations...

Neon_Chaos · 11-24-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilotMan

I always said at-at.

For the AT-ST it was A-T-S-T.

to each his own, I guess.

Tasan · 11-24-2008, 11:45 PM

Some commercial reference:

Mustang · 11-25-2008, 12:26 AM

I've always called them 'At At', mainly because it is common for acronyms (especially military) to be pronounced rather than spelled out. (PRC - Prick, TPS - Tipsy, HMMWV - Humvee for real life examples)

As for the AT-ST, I always called them Chicken Walkers or Scout Walkers and never A T S T

Crim · 11-25-2008, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

Some commercial reference:

PING: sabotai, Tasan, JetsIn06, and Neon_Chaos... you just got served.

Crim · 11-25-2008, 01:52 AM

LOL I just saw that Tasan served himself. I crack me up.

Neon_Chaos · 11-25-2008, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crim

PING: sabotai, Tasan, JetsIn06, and Neon_Chaos... you just got served.

oh noes! i got served!

WHAT WILL I DO NOW!?!?!?

Neon_Chaos · 11-25-2008, 04:18 AM

dola

i just viewed the commercials, and calling them "at-at" is the dumbest thing ever conceived by man.

of course, given the expansion of the SW universe and all the other A-Ts that came out after the A-T-A-T and A-T-S-T, it's clear that it's A-T-A-T and not "at at".

A-T-A-T
A-T-A-P
A-T-O-T
A-T-S-T
A-T-T-E
A-T-R-T
A-T-A-A
A-T-P-T
A-T-A-R
A-T-X-T
C-3-P-0
R-2-D-2

if anything, "TIE" is the exception to the norm.

JAG · 11-25-2008, 06:20 AM

I feel less nerdy having read this thread. Thank you.

I've always pronounced it at at.

spleen1015 · 11-25-2008, 07:58 AM

It is pronounced "At At".

That's just the way it is.

spleen1015 · 11-25-2008, 07:59 AM

Dola,

I don't think the bet was settled.

sterlingice · 11-25-2008, 08:04 AM

I thought they actually referenced the AT-AT by name in one of the movies, but I guess not.

SI

Honolulu_Blue · 11-25-2008, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

Dola,

I don't think the bet was settled.

The bet was settled. It was settled a LONG time ago.

It's "AT" "AT". Experts have spoken on the matter and we have supported our beliefs with actual evidence.

Based on the original post, I beliew it was heybrad's wife who thought they were called "AT" "AT"s. She wins the bet.

Our work here is done.

This thread is over.

Tasan · 11-25-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crim

LOL I just saw that Tasan served himself. I crack me up.

Nope. I don't think I ever gave my opinion. I've always said 'at-at' myself, but I don't really care one way or another. I just love a good nerd fight!

Autumn · 11-25-2008, 10:17 AM

Funny, we always called them At-Ats too, but don't know why. I had assumed they said it in the movies.

DaddyTorgo · 11-25-2008, 10:23 AM

trying to remember what the voice work in the Empire at War videogame referred to them as...

Neon_Chaos · 11-25-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

trying to remember what the voice work in the Empire at War videogame referred to them as...

It appears even Lucasfolk aren't sure.

All Terrain Armored Transport - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki

AT-AT is pronounced "at-at" in Star Wars: Force Commander, and Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. They are also called "A-T-A-T"s briefly in Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader. In Star Wars: Battlefront 2 both terms are used. However, in Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, it is pronounced "A-T-A-T".

MikeVic · 11-25-2008, 11:34 AM

In other words, it doesn't matter.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-25-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

While "officially" they called "A" "T" "A" "T", I think they are really better well known as AT ATs. It's sort of like the acronym M.A.D.D. People call it "Madd", not "M" "A" "D" "D". Other acronym's, however, like "D.O.J." or "N.F.L." or "A" "T" "S" "T" don't sound as good when said as words, so they are not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustang

I've always called them 'At At', mainly because it is common for acronyms (especially military) to be pronounced rather than spelled out. (PRC - Prick, TPS - Tipsy, HMMWV - Humvee for real life examples)

Read the two quotes above. These explain everything.

The mystery has been solved.

Neon_Chaos · 11-25-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

In other words, it doesn't matter.

Must you spoil this geek-off with your sensibility and reason!?

Neon_Chaos · 11-25-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Read the two quotes above. These explain everything.

The mystery has been solved.

Then it should be pronounced "ay-tat", similar as to how ASAP is pronounced.

JediKooter · 11-25-2008, 11:56 AM

According to the Jedi Council...both ways are correct, from a certain point of view.

Neon_Chaos · 11-25-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediKooter

According to the Jedi Council...both ways are correct, from a certain point of view.

Thank you for enlightening us with the wisdom of the council.

May the force be with us all.

heybrad · 11-25-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

Dola,

I don't think the bet was settled.

We had actually decared my son the winner. He was pushing A-T-A-T. The A-T-S-T argument is pretty compelling to me, but I probably know less about Star Wars than pretty much anybody.

I would have thought 'At At' would have been more prevelant with the older crowd. My son (9 years old) obviously has access to more Star Wars information than my wife would have at the time she would have started using the term 'At At'. My wife had never even heard of A-T-S-T's.

Kodos · 11-25-2008, 12:12 PM

EWOKs are the same deal. Eensy Wittle Outdoor Kreatures.

sabotai · 11-25-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crim

PING: sabotai, Tasan, JetsIn06, and Neon_Chaos... you just got served.

On the contrary, the 40 year old narrator who probably didn't really know what Star Wars was just proved how ridiculous "at"-"at" is. He sounded like he was stuttering.

A-T-A-T is the clear winner here. Even the thread from the forum filled with nothing but the geekiest of Star Wars geeks support A-T-A-T over "at"-"at".

11-24-2008, 06:29 PM	#4
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Good ole nerd discussion about it here: http://boards.theforce.net/classic_t...7860647/p1/?94 aye-te-aye-te seems to be winning there. There doesn't seem to be an "official" word from Lucasfilm either. Mentioned in there is that in some of the games they use "at-at" though, so that may make it canonical. YAY NERDFESTS! __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-24-2008, 06:32 PM	#5
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	"AT" "AT" without a doubt ... First time I've ever met anyone who called them something different to be honest. Last edited by Marc Vaughan : 11-24-2008 at 06:32 PM.

11-24-2008, 06:34 PM	#6
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	two words, "at at" ldo __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

11-24-2008, 06:48 PM	#9
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Yep. I've always called them "AT AT"'s. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

11-24-2008, 07:28 PM	#12
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	totally "A" "T" "A" "T". At At's? Are you serious? There are also A-T-S-T's and they don't call them At Sta's. I'm pretty sure they say it this way in the video games, too, at least in rouge squadron. edit: in other words I agree with sabotai Last edited by JetsIn06 : 11-24-2008 at 07:29 PM.

11-24-2008, 06:26 PM	#2
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	each letter, A-T-A-T.

11-24-2008, 06:28 PM	#3
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	My wife says no.

11-24-2008, 06:52 PM	#10
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	I've always called them AT ATs. I mean come on, it's not like you call them Tee Eye Eee Fighters.

11-24-2008, 07:25 PM	#11
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Just use the term 'Imperial Walkers' and move on

11-24-2008, 08:00 PM	#18
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	If it is not "At-At" (like the word "at"), many childhood memories will be ruined. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

11-24-2008, 08:57 PM	#20
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	NERD FIGHT!!!

11-24-2008, 09:22 PM	#21
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Wow. I always called them A-T-A-T. Because I call the other model A-T-S-T. Unless you'd also call them "at st". hehehe. __________________ Come and see.

11-24-2008, 10:15 PM	#22
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I always said at-at. For the AT-ST it was A-T-S-T. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

11-24-2008, 11:45 PM	#27
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Some commercial reference: __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-25-2008, 12:26 AM	#28
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	I've always called them 'At At', mainly because it is common for acronyms (especially military) to be pronounced rather than spelled out. (PRC - Prick, TPS - Tipsy, HMMWV - Humvee for real life examples) As for the AT-ST, I always called them Chicken Walkers or Scout Walkers and never A T S T __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

11-25-2008, 04:18 AM	#32
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	dola i just viewed the commercials, and calling them "at-at" is the dumbest thing ever conceived by man. of course, given the expansion of the SW universe and all the other A-Ts that came out after the A-T-A-T and A-T-S-T, it's clear that it's A-T-A-T and not "at at". A-T-A-T A-T-A-P A-T-O-T A-T-S-T A-T-T-E A-T-R-T A-T-A-A A-T-P-T A-T-A-R A-T-X-T C-3-P-0 R-2-D-2 if anything, "TIE" is the exception to the norm. __________________ Come and see. Last edited by Neon_Chaos : 11-25-2008 at 04:21 AM.

11-25-2008, 06:20 AM	#33
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	I feel less nerdy having read this thread. Thank you. I've always pronounced it at at.

11-25-2008, 07:58 AM	#34
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	It is pronounced "At At". That's just the way it is.

11-25-2008, 07:59 AM	#35
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Dola, I don't think the bet was settled.

11-25-2008, 08:04 AM	#36
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I thought they actually referenced the AT-AT by name in one of the movies, but I guess not. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-25-2008, 10:17 AM	#39
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	Funny, we always called them At-Ats too, but don't know why. I had assumed they said it in the movies.

11-25-2008, 10:23 AM	#40
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	trying to remember what the voice work in the Empire at War videogame referred to them as...

11-25-2008, 11:34 AM	#42
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	In other words, it doesn't matter.

11-25-2008, 11:56 AM	#46
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	According to the Jedi Council...both ways are correct, from a certain point of view. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

11-25-2008, 12:12 PM	#49
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	EWOKs are the same deal. Eensy Wittle Outdoor Kreatures. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)