Talk:Gaylord

Use as insult
Hmm http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Gaylord  discuss. Are you ready for IPv6? (talk) 07:24, 14 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I agree that there should be some mention of its decades-old use as an insult and that you would never call your kid Gaylord and should consider getting your surname changed if it is Gaylord. Earfetish1 (talk) 11:52, 26 December 2008 (UTC)

Gaylord in book publishing
The linked reference says "GAYLORD BOX – A large shipping box used for shipping printed materials. Gaylord dimensions are typically 4’ x 4’ x 4’. " This would indicate it is the same as Gaylord (container), "the term gaylord is sometimes used for triplewall corrugated pallet boxes." The entry as it stands is a duplicate. There is no evidence of a term referring to an amount of books, either at bulk box, pallet or. As such this entry should be deleted in accordance with WP:MOSDAB. Tassedethe (talk) 13:37, 23 February 2010 (UTC)


 * The entry In the book publishing industry a gaylord is a unit of measuring an amount of books equal to a skid was deleted (as a duplicate) then reinstated on the grounds that "this one is not a container". However the reference cited says GAYLORD BOX – A large shipping box used for shipping printed materials, ie a container (box). Is there a difference between "gaylord" and "gaylord box" in this context? If not, it is a duplicate and should be deleted. If there is a difference, we probably need a different/better reference. (I added the reference, but I'm not knowledgeable in the field. I just did a search to find a reference because I suspected the whole thing was a joke when I saw this edit.) Mitch Ames (talk) 13:49, 23 February 2010 (UTC)


 * I'm pretty sure it is a duplicate, the intro to the bulk box article (where Gaylord (container) redirects) says "A bulk box, also known as a bulk bin, skid box, tote box or gaylord" (my italics). There are some references to skids and gaylords online in reference to publishing but they seem to be in agreement that it is just a term for a container. See , or . I think removing the duplicate and modifying the line "Gaylord (container), or Bulk box, a pallet sized corrugated box", to read "Gaylord (container), or Bulk box, a pallet sized corrugated box, often used for books" (or similar) would be good. Tassedethe (talk) 13:56, 23 February 2010 (UTC)


 * As per my previous edit below, I'd say there is no need to modify the container entry, should the challenge not be met.


 * (edit conflict) The entry was added by anon, and may or may not have been made in good faith. The glossary lists "gaylord box", not "gaylord", so I added a cn rather than deleting. I couldn't find sources supporting the statement, but this still may be specialized jargon found in some reference works. I suggest waiting a month or so, after that I have no problem with deleting the entry. Regards, Paradoctor (talk) 13:58, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

Gaylord - Black metal artist
Gaylord is the name of a black metal band from London. The frontman has been interviewed by Vice and a number of other outlets: https://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/article/vbjnqx/gaylord-anti-fascist-black-metal-interview — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.235.153.61 (talk) 15:23, 5 January 2019 (UTC)


 * Gaylord has now been featured in the latest issue of Kerrang magazine (23 MAR 19) along with Dawn Ray'd and Neckbeard Deathcamp. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.235.153.86 (talk) 21:05, 20 March 2019 (UTC)

Actual etymology
Derived from the Old French surname Gaillard (from gaillard (“strong”)), brought to England by the Normans. Compare Spanish Gallardo (from gallardo (“dashing, strapping, gallant”)}.

Shaped by folk etymology and poorly researched Wikipedia articles into gay (“joyful”) + lord. 14.200.185.122 (talk) 03:33, 25 February 2023 (UTC)